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Motion · S6M-12591 · 19 Mar 2024

Kirkhill Primary School Receives Impressive Education Scotland Report

Lodged by Jackson Carlaw Standard Motion 26 supporters

The motion

That the Parliament congratulates Kirkhill Primary School, in Newton Mearns, on receiving what it sees as an impressive inspection report from Education Scotland; notes that, in December 2023, staff from Education Scotland were present at Kirkhill to conduct an inspection of the school, and that conversations with parents, carers and pupils formed part of the assessment, alongside close working with the head teacher and staff; recognises that, on the quality indicators of learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement, Kirkhill Primary School was rated as very good; acknowledges that a range of strengths in the work of the school were identified through the inspection, including articulate and confident children who are very motivated and engaged with learning and enjoy passing on their knowledge to others, and strong leadership and direction from the head teacher at Kirkhill, where a close working relationship with all staff has been established, leading to a nurturing and inclusive school culture, which supports the high levels of attainment and achievement from pupils; further acknowledges that the inspection also established, as strengths of Kirkhill, the school's skill-based learning approach to science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and teachers making very good use of their knowledge and skills to support and enhance learning across the curriculum and secure positive outcomes for all pupils; commends staff and pupils at Kirkhill Primary for achieving what it considers to be a very strong inspection report from Education Scotland, and believes that the school is a credit to Newton Mearns and wider East Renfrewshire.

Supporters (26)

Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.