A north-east specialist school has received a glowing report from inspectors who praised staff as “positive role models”.
Troup House School in Gardenstown has been rated “very good” or “good” in every category following a recent inspection.
In their report, Education Scotland said the school has a curriculum “that supports young people to develop and learn” and a head teacher who “plays a strong role in improving the quality of teaching and learning”.
The specialist residential school – which is managed by education and healthcare firms Priory Group – works with eight to 16-year-olds with additional support needs.
The inspectors said the school has an “an appropriate focus on developing literacy, numeracy and health and wellbeing across all subjects”.
Troup House’s extracurricular activities – which include kayaking, skiing, mountain biking and camping – were also praised.
The report added that staff pride themselves in being excellent role models, saying: “Pupils are gaining self-confidence through respectful relationships modelled by staff across the service.”
Last night head teacher David McNally welcomed the findings.
He said: “Everyone at Troup House is proud of the report and what we are achieving. The leadership and staff team will continue to do their utmost to ensure that we offer the best possible experiences and outcomes for our young people.”
And Mark Underwood, Priory Education and Children’s Services boss, added: “I am delighted with this report. It is great that the curriculum offers multiple opportunities for young people to build on their strengths and put them in good stead for adulthood.”
Priory Education and Children’s Services operates 26 schools across the UK which are attended by more than 1,000 pupils with autism, Asperger’s and complex behavioural needs.