A SOUTH Lanarkshire school with a “strong, caring ethos” has been praised by inspectors following a recent visit.

The Education Scotland report on Hamilton Grammar highlighted the “nurturing environment for learning” created by the school values of equality, commitment, respect and inclusion which are "reflected in daily interactions" in the school.

The report also noted: “The School Improvement Teams, Equity Team and Integrated Support Team provide a wide range of support which is beginning to have a positive impact on young people’s numeracy, literacy and employability skills.”

It added: “Staff have a clear focus on ensuring young people attain well. They have been successful at maintaining, and at times increasing, levels of attainment in S4 and S5. This is supported by effective processes for ensuring that young people are on track to achieve.”

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Three areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council. 

The inspectors said: “All staff should continue to develop approaches to learning and teaching, with a focus on S1 to S3, to enable all young people to have consistently high quality experiences” and added: “Senior leaders should ensure there is a clear overview of young people’s progress and attainment in S1 to S3. This will provide staff with the necessary evidence to support young people to achieve fully their potential.

“Staff should monitor and track the range of activities and skills young people develop through their participation in activities outwith class.”

The full report is available on the Education Scotland website.