Shiskine Primary School

Overview

Education Scotland inspectors visited Shiskine Primary School and Nursery Class in May 2023, finding a school where staff work collaboratively to improve outcomes for children. The report highlights a professional culture and positive relationships that foster confident, engaged learners within a supportive community.

Strengths

• The headteacher has established a professional culture where staff "learn together to improve outcomes for children" and work as a "committed team."
• Children enjoy a "wide range of interesting experiences" within the school, nursery, and community, which successfully develop their confidence and social skills.
• There are "very positive, nurturing relationships between adults and children," resulting in learners who are "confident, engaged and enthusiastic" and proud of their school community.

Areas to improve

• Continue to improve approaches to assessing and tracking children’s progress and achievement in the school and nursery.
• Continue to develop approaches to planning, learning, and teaching across all curricular areas to ensure all children, including those requiring additional support, receive the "right level of support and challenge."

Safeguarding

The report does not contain specific statements regarding safeguarding arrangements or outcomes.