We were inspected by HMIe in the last week of January 2011.  They visited our class bays, spoke with the children and staff and observed all of the excellent work and events that happen in our school community.  They also invited staff, pupils and some parents to share their view of Tannochside Primary through questionnaires.  We are delighted with the very positive report and as a result, HMIe will not return in connection with this inspection.

What did HMIe say were Tannochside Primary School’s strengths

• The commitment of all staff to creating a caring and supportive ethos in the school.
• Enthusiasm and behaviour of the children.
• Enthusiastic nursery staff who are embracing Curriculum for Excellence to improve children’s learning and provide a stimulating learning environment.
• Positive links with the community to support the children’s development and wellbeing.

What did they say about our children?

• The children are keen to learn.
• The children are proud of their school.
• They have positive relationships with staff.
• They use information and communications technology (ICT) well to extend their learning.
• The children contribute responsibly to school life through their pupil council, health promoting committee and the travel committee.
• Across the school, children are developing an understanding of global issues through many fundraising activities.
• In the nursery classes, children are highly motivated and sustain interest in their activities.

What did they say about the staff in Tannochside Primary School?

• Staff know children well and have caring and supportive relationships with children and families.
• They have high expectations of children’s behaviour and attendance.
• Teachers use praise well.
• The staff have made a very good start with the  Curriculum for Excellence.
• They are helping children to develop their literacy and numeracy skills in stimulating topic work.
• The school uses a wide range of ICT to enhance children’s learning in various areas of the curriculum. This includes good use of Glow, Scotland’s national schools’ intranet.
• Support for learning teachers work very well with staff to plan to meet the needs of children who need more individual support.
• The headteacher has created a very supportive school ethos in which children feel respected, valued and nurtured.
• The headteacher is supported effectively by depute headteachers and principal teachers who have had a positive impact in their respective areas of responsibility.

You can access the full report here.

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or emailed to enquiries@tannochside.n-lanark.sch.uk