Airyhall School

Overview

Inspectors found that Airyhall School and Nursery Class benefits from "strong, effective leadership" and a "nurturing and aspirational vision" for all children. The report highlights "positive, respectful and trusting relationships" with families and staff who are "enthusiastic to lead change," resulting in improved outcomes and strong attainment in literacy and numeracy.

Strengths

• The headteacher and depute headteachers provide "strong, effective leadership" with a "nurturing and aspirational vision."
• Staff create "positive, respectful and trusting relationships" with children and parents.
• Staff are "proactive in engaging with professional learning and research," leading to improved outcomes.
• Partnerships with a "wide range of partners" effectively support curriculum delivery and wellbeing.
• Children have a "strong understanding of their own wellbeing" and know how to use strategies to manage deep emotions.
• A clear approach to assessment has resulted in "strong attainment in literacy and numeracy."

Areas to improve

• Teachers and senior leaders should "further strengthen approaches to planning learning and teaching beyond literacy and numeracy" to give children greater opportunities to lead their own learning.
• Nursery practitioners should "use data more effectively" to ensure a clearer focus on children’s progress.

Safeguarding

The report states that the Care Inspectorate made "no requirements" and identified "no areas for improvement" regarding the early learning and childcare setting, noting that previous areas for improvement have been met.