Performance of Indian Schools in Dubai 2014-2015 Inspection Finding vol 1 | Page 8

Performance of Indian Schools in Dubai 2014-2015 Inspection Findings What is the quality of education provided in Early Years? During the 2014-2015 school inspections, there was an increased focus on the quality of Early Years provision and in the outcomes achieved by children. 19.9% 15,095 Children There are 15,095 children (19.9%) educated in the Early Years phase of Indian schools in Dubai. This phase is often referred as the Kindergarten or Foundation Stage. Over the past 3 years of inspections, there has been an improvement in children’s attainment in English, mathematics and science in the Early Years phase of the Indian schools in Dubai. During inspection, the overall quality of the Early Years’ provision and improved outcomes for young children were found to be significantly influenced by three other factors: Children’s personal responsibility 8 Quality of teaching Design and quality of the curriculum.