A PAISLEY school described as having a “very positive environment” for children to learn, has been praised by inspectors.
Staff and pupils at Mossvale Primary and Early Learning and Childcare Class (ELCC) were delighted by the report, which said: “Children in the ELCC are motivated, curious and keen to explore and learn in a stimulating and exciting environment.
“They are developing very well their skills for life and learning. Children in the school know how well they are doing in school. They talk confidently about what they have learned and contribute well to planning what their next steps will be.”
The Education Scotland team also praised the school and nursery for their approach across a number of key areas, adding: “Senior leaders and staff know children across the school and ELCC very well …. and ensure children with additional support needs make progress in learning and receive the right level of support at the right time.”
As areas for improvement, the inspection team said the senior leaders in the nursery should “continue to work with practitioners to develop how they plan in a manageable way” and added: “Senior leaders should continue to focus on raising attainment across the school.”
Headteacher Jane Houston said: “We are delighted with our very positive inspection report. It captures our school and ELCC perfectly as an inclusive community built on respect, positive relationships and nurture with high aspirations for all.
“It clearly shows how children are at the heart of everything we do and pupil voice in their learning is recognised as good practice to be shared more widely.”
She added: “The staff are highly skilled and committed to improving outcomes for every child in our school community. I am so proud to be headteacher.”
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Councillor Emma Rodden, convener of Renfrewshire Council’s education and children’s services policy board, said: “This is a fantastic result for Mossvale Primary and the nursery class.
"These inspection grades reflect the dedication of staff and the enthusiasm of pupils, who together create a vibrant and supportive learning environment.”
Janie O’Neill, director of children’s services for Renfrewshire Council, added: “Mossvale is rightly proud of not only the grades but also the comments made in the report which reflects so positively on the children and the staff team.
"Well done to the head teacher and all involved.”
The full report is available on the Education Scotland website.
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