Himayah Kindergarten for Education - Karama

Himayah Kindergarten For Education- Karama was inspected by DSIB. The overall quality of education provided by the school is good. The section below summarises the inspection findings for each of the six performance indicators described in the framework.

• Children’s attainment and progress in Islamic education, Arabic, English and mathematics are good. Attainment in science remains acceptable, although progress is good. Children are aware of the needs of others. They work and play alongside each other harmoniously. They are beginning to learn quickly how to negotiate with each other and solve disputes without adult intervention.
• Children’s personal and social development is a strength of the school. Children enjoy school, and display very good behaviour and attitudes to learning. Children are kept safe by caring adults, and are developing a good awareness of how to keep themselves safe. Their understanding of Islamic values and of their social responsibilities is very good.
• Both indoor and outdoor teaching activities are increasingly well planned by teachers, especially in KG1. Activities in the centres are developing to include more imaginative tasks which build on learning and help children to make choices about what they learn. Teachers are using assessment and tracking systems more skilfully to plan activities that address gaps in children’s knowledge.
• The children enjoy the curriculum and are making links between different aspects of their learning. The school is developing a better understanding of the revised MoE curriculum and ensures continuity and progression for children in almost all subjects.
• Medical staff provide training for all staff in safeguarding procedures. Records and arrangements for checking the suitability of adults to work with children are in place. Children learn in a safe environment. Care and support of children are good because of the improvements in the provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities.
• Strong senior leadership has resulted in improvements in the work of the school. Governors share the ambitions of the senior leaders and are committed to bringing about improvements. They have been very successful in developing effective provision for children with special educational needs and disabilities. Parents feel fully highly involved in the life of the school and appreciate the care and education their children receive.

School’s strengths

• Confident and courteous children enjoy coming to school to learn in a nurturing environment.
• Children have a very good understanding of Islamic values, and awareness of Emirati and world cultures.
• Teachers are caring and sensitive to the needs of children in a very safe and secure school community.
• There is strong commitment from all senior leaders and governors to improving the school.
• There are excellent relationships and engagement with parents resulting in their active support for the work of the school.