St Ninian's Episcopal Primary School

Overview

The inspection team found a "positive and warm learning environment" where children feel safe and happy, supported by "nurturing and inclusive relationships" with staff. However, evaluations for both the primary school and nursery class were rated as "satisfactory" or "weak," leading to a requirement for additional support and a further inspection within one year.

Strengths

• "Nurturing and inclusive relationships" based on mutual respect create a setting where children feel "safe and happy."
• Staff demonstrate "effective teamwork" and a strong "capacity for improvement" to enhance outcomes for children.
• Children are "taking ownership of their own learning," with teachers being "responsive to children’s interests" in planning.
• There are valuable opportunities for children to participate in "wider experiences within the local community" through effective partner collaboration.

Areas to improve

• Teachers must improve approaches to "planning, assessment and moderation" to ensure learning is progressive and clearly based on Curriculum for Excellence.
• The school needs to develop better methods for "tracking and monitoring of children’s progress" to raise attainment for all learners.
• The nursery class requires "strong leadership and direction" and must be included in whole-school strategic planning.

Safeguarding

The report states that relationships are based on mutual respect and understanding, resulting in an environment where "children feel safe and happy."