Al Mawakeb School Al Khawaneej

There have been improvements in KG and the High School particularly, with English, mathematics and science all improving. In the High School, learning skills have improved too, possibly due to enhancements in the quality of teaching seen over the last year.

This is an area of significant improvement, aside from in the Elementary School, which nevertheless, remains strong. Due to a more recent focus on well-being, students across the school are now more tolerant, and respectful and they have an improving understanding of Emirati and Islamic values and an increasing appreciation of other countries' cultures and traditions.

Assessment has improved in KG especially, but generally across the school. Teachers plan well and know their subjects and students well and the better lessons are engaging and challenging. The curriculum in KG now includes a greater choice of activities and all rooms are now being used to promote a variety of activities that are all hands on. There are good links to Emirati values in most lessons. In the High School, the number and range of Advanced Placement and elective courses continues to broaden student choice. The school is very supportive, although students who are gifted or have a particular talent, or are more able don't get enough challenge. Students of determination are identified and supported well.

The school takes well-being very seriously and it is a big part of the school's values. The voices of students and staff are clearly heard and acted on to make sure that they are valued in a community which cares for them. Curriculum developments make sure that students can think about their own well-being and that of others and use strategies to calm themselves. New teachers are sensitively welcomed into the school.

The school warmly welcomes all students. Students with barriers to learning are identified quickly and offered support. Teachers know their students well. The school continues to work on improving assessment. There are strong links with parents, with frequent progress updates and parents come to meetings. This means that parents are involved with their children's education and benefit from guidance and support. Progress is monitored closely, and a majority of students are progressing at expected levels or better.

Leadership in the school is strong. Leaders have a good knowledge of educational issues and they have shown that they can improve the school. There is a strong focus on Emirati values, illustrated well by the model Federal National Council. Leaders know the school well and as a result, realistic plans are put into place to improve the school. Parents and governors are very supportive and the school is very well resourced.