David Mackay
Significant improvements have been made at a Moray school in the aftermath of a damning report three years ago.
Mosstodloch Primary School was severely criticised for failing to monitor the standard of teaching with the curriculum branded “weak” when inspectors visited in 2013.
A subsequent visit during the 2014 found that considerable work still needed to be done.
However, inspectors returned to the school shortly before the summer holidays and have now concluded no further visits are needed.
Inspector Sally Stewart wrote: “Since the original and subsequent inspection, the school has continued to make progress in how it improves the work of the school.
“The headteacher Liz Rennie has a clear and accurate overview of strengths and areas for further development in the school. Staff, children and parents continue to be involved in evaluating the work of the school.
“Pupils have increased confidence in becoming reflective learners.”
The report stated that parents were enthusiastic about how much they have been involved in driving improvements at the school. A pupil council has also been relaunched to take their views into account.
The introduction of the “Mosstodloch mile” has increased physical fitness among pupils and children have been growing their own vegetables.
Mrs Stewart added: “Across the school, children’s needs are almost always met in classes. Staff know children well and plan accordingly to their learning.
“There is an increased level of challenge, particularly in literacy and numeracy, as appropriate for children. The pace of learning in most lessons is well-judged.”