MSP WELCOMES ABERDEENSHIRE SCHOOL REPORT

Banff and Buchan SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson has written to the Headteacher of Stuartfield School, congratulating her and her staff following the publication of the latest HM Inspector of Education (HMIe) report. Commenting on the report Mr Stevenson said:

“This is an excellent report, which has been achieved due to the immense dedication and enthusiasm of the headteacher and staff at Stuartfield School. The school is leading the way in providing a very high standard of education.

“Numerous key strengths were identified during the report and I am sure that the efforts of all involved at the school has not gone unnoticed by parents, nor the wider community. It is pleasing to hear that the school was praised for the efforts of staff to develop pupils’ confidence and broader achievements. In addition, Stuartfield School was found to have good day-to-day communication with parents, partnership with the School Board and the PTA.

“The school is an exceptional example of what can be attained, and I am sure that Stuartfield School will go from strength to strength.”

Note:

HM Inspector identified the following key strengths at the school.

• A very positive, supportive and inclusive school ethos
• The quality of pupils’ learning experiences at P6/P7
• Efforts made by staff to develop pupils’ confidence and broader achievements
• Day-to-day communication with parents, partnership with the School Board and PTA, and the use of resources from the wider community

Judged as very good:

• Pastoral care
• Climate and relationships
• Equality and Fairness
• Partnership with parents, the School Board and the community