Education Scotland inspectors rate Strathgarve Primary School as ‘good’ after latest visit
Inspectors have given a Ross-shire primary school a good review following their latest visit.
Strathgarve Primary School, in Garve, has picked up three "good" ratings and a "satisfactory" after Education Scotland carried out its most recent inspection in May.
In the report from that visit, published this week, inspectors said the school's learning, teaching and assessment; work to ensure wellbeing, equality and inclusion; and its "leadership of change" were all "good".
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It scored a satisfactory rating for its work to raise attainment and achievement among the pupils.
In their report, inspectors said the children were "enthusiastic, happy and clearly demonstrate their school values".
They continued: "They engage well in learning across the curriculum. Children are very proud of their school.
Other strengths included "the effective leadership of the headteacher in leading change. She has created an effective vision for cluster working and community partnership. She is well respected by children, staff, parents and partners".
They added that there was "positive teamwork" among all school staff, who they said were "sensitive and responsive to the wellbeing of children".
"Their nurturing and supportive approaches create an inclusive and positive learning environment for children."
And they also highlighted the "very effective integration of digital technologies across learning and teaching", adding: "Children use a range of tools and platforms confidently to enhance their learning across the curriculum, and to develop their digital skills."
However, while the report was full of praise, it also identified some areas for improvement.
"All staff should work together to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy," they said. "Staff should continue to develop the use of individual targets in learning for children. This will help children to understand the progress they are making in their own learning.
"Staff should support children to identify and talk about the skills they are developing across the curriculum and through wider school experiences."
Concluding its good inspection report, Education Scotland added; “We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection.
“The Highland Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools.”
