A PRIMARY school has been praised for its leadership, teaching and pupil care following a recent inspection.
Springside Primary, in Irvine, was visited by Education Scotland last year and has since received a glowing report, now available to view online.
In the report, inspectors commended the headteacher and senior management team for strong leadership, including consistently driving improvements across the whole school.
The report also highlighted the staff’s commitment to meeting children’s needs, noting their efforts in building trust and positive relationships with pupils.
Councillor Margaret Johnson, cabinet member for education and young people, said: "This is a fantastic report and a huge amount of credit must go the head teacher and all the staff for creating such a positive environment for the pupils.
"Primary schooling is such a key stage in any young person’s development and it’s so important that we get this right to set them on the right path.
"It is clear that the pupils are really thriving at Springside and we are sure the school, and the young people, will continue to go from strength to strength."
Pupils were described in the report as happy and feeling safe and secure at school, with particular praise given to staff for supporting children with additional needs.
The inspectors also commented on the quality of teaching, stating: "all teachers provide children with clear instructions and explanations during learning, often linking learning appropriately to prior learning or real-life contexts".
Springside Primary was rated either 'very good' or 'good' across all four of Education Scotland’s quality indicators: leadership of change, learning, teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion, and raising attainment and achievement.
The report also highlighted the school’s positive relationships with parents and carers, noting that most were very supportive of the school’s work.
Headteacher Lynsey Boyes said: "We are absolutely delighted with the outcome of our recent inspection which recognises the dedication, effort and commitment of our entire school community.
"While we celebrate this achievement, we remain committed to the continuous improvement of the school and early years and providing the very best education for our children and young people."
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