A NORTH Lanarkshire school has been praised by inspectors in a number of key areas, including its teaching of maths and its support for children with additional needs.
The Education Scotland team also said the positive relationships staff develop with children and their families at Dykehead Primary in Shotts “promotes the calm, purposeful learning environment across the school.”
Following a recent visit, the inspectors reported: “The consistent approach teachers use to teach numeracy… is leading to improvements in children’s attainment in numeracy and mathematics.”
They added: “The range of interventions provided for children who require additional support …helps them to make improved progress in their learning.”
As areas for improvement, the inspectors said: “Teachers should continue to develop their approaches to learning and teaching to ensure all children’s learning provides increased levels of challenge.”
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They added: “Teachers need to continue to be supported to develop a fuller understanding of when children achieve a level” and staff should continue to “raise children’s attainment, particularly in reading and writing.”
Sara Perera, the school’s headteacher, said: "We are delighted with the outcome of the inspection as it reflects the hard work of our pupils, staff and families.
“We are committed to continuing to raise attainment and provide the best possible education for all our children. Our goal is that they leave our school with high aspirations, the skills for learning and work, and a lifetime of memories.”
She added: “Dykehead Primary is a dynamic school within the heart of the Shotts community. Our children are bubbling with personality, proud of their school, inquisitive and keen to learn and we are delighted that the inspectors found so many positives to comment on.”
Councillor Michael McBride, North Lanarkshire Council’s convener of education, said: "This is an excellent report for Dykehead Primary and everyone associated with the school should be proud of the progress that has been made.
“Congratulations to everyone at the school on your achievements and for delivering a nurturing, high-quality learning environment for every child."
The full report is available on the Education Scotland website.
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