MSP Welcomes Aberdeenshire School Report

Banff & Buchan SNP MSP Stewart Stevenson has written to the Headteacher of Ardallie School, congratulating her and her staff following the publication of an excellent HM Inspector of Education (HMIe) report on Ardallie School.

Commenting on the report Mr Stevenson said:

“This is a tremendous report, which has been achieved due to the dedication and devotion of the headteacher and staff at Ardallie School. The school is certainly leading the way in providing a very high standard of education.

“Numerous key strengths were recognised during the inspection and I am certain that the dedication of all involved at the school has not gone undetected by parents, nor the wider community.

“The school is a prime case in point of what can be attained by a relatively small rural school, and I am certain that Ardallie School will go from strength to strength.”

MSP Welcomes Aberdeenshire School Report

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

“This is an A1 report, which has been achieved due to the huge keenness and devotion of the headteacher and staff at Crudie School. The school is certainly at the forefront in providing a high degree of educational standards.

“Various key strengths were recognised during the inspection and I am sure that the hard work of all involved at the school has not gone unseen by parents, nor indeed by those within the community.

“The school is a prime example of what can be achieved, and I am sure that Crudie School will go onwards and upwards from here, delivering a high standard of education.”

Note:

HM Inspector identified the following key strengths at the school.

• Very well behaved, courteous and friendly pupils
• The overall ethos within the school and the commitment of staff
• Very effective use of accommodation
• The high quality of some of the teaching, particularly at P5-P7

Water Chief's Resignation Raises Questions For NE Investment - MSP

Banff & Buchan MSP Stewart Stevenson has warned that the resignation of Scottish Water Chairman Professor Alan Alexander raises serious questions over plans for future investment in water services in the North-east.

Mr Stevenson said:

“The resignation of Professor Alexander is a clear indication of the growing gulf between Scottish Water and the Executive over the forthcoming £2.15 billion investment programme in services and infrastructure.

“There were already differences between Scottish Water and the Executive regarding the content of the forthcoming investment programme. If these differences of opinion have got to the stage where resignations are now happening, it is obviously a matter of real concern.

“The urgent necessity of water infrastructure upgrades across the North-east does not need to be re-stated and many people know only too well the problems that lack of infrastructure are causing in terms of halting development and contributing to the shortage of affordable housing.

“It is as yet unclear what implications this development will have for the future of the investment programme for the North-east, but it certainly does little to increase confidence for the future.”