Forthview Primary School
Edinburgh, EH4 4DF · City of Edinburgh · primary school
What Education Scotland said about Forthview Primary School
Overview
The inspection team found that senior leaders and staff are "highly motivated" and collaborate effectively to support children’s learning. Children are described as "welcoming, polite and proud of their school," benefiting from strong partnerships and digital technology. The report evaluates both "Learning, teaching and assessment" and "Raising attainment and achievement" as "good."
Strengths
- Senior leaders and staff "engage effectively in professional learning" and use this to improve classroom practices.
- Children are "respected and valued members" of the community who are "welcoming, polite and proud."
- Teachers’ use of digital technology is "enhancing significantly children’s learning" and developing important digital skills.
- Staff collaboration with partners supports children’s successes through enthusiastic engagement in clubs and real-life contexts.
Areas to improve
- Senior leaders and staff should "embed consistently high-quality approaches to learning and teaching" to meet the varying needs of all children.
- Senior leaders should "continue to raise attainment in literacy and numeracy," ensuring staff support and challenge all children effectively.
Safeguarding
The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.
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