Following an HMIe inspection the report assessed Dalserf Primary School as good with leadership of change, learning, teaching and assessment, ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion and raising attainment and achievement.

The report highlighted that the pupils were polite and confident. They work well together and are proud of their school and their successes and achievements.

Staff also work well as a team and demonstrated that they were keen to develop their individual and collective skills to help improve learning experiences and outcomes.

Ingrid Gardiner, Head Teacher at Dalserf Primary School, said: “Our recent Inspection report by Education Scotland was a very positive experience for the whole school community.

“We are proud the inspectors recognised our nurturing ethos and positive relationships that exist across the school, leading children and their families to feel welcomed and to be part of the school community. 

“I'd like to thank all our pupils, staff, parents and partners at Dalserf Primary for all their hard work, dedication and commitment in contributing to the key strengths identified in HMIe's evaluation of our school. 

“Dalserf Primary uses the outdoor environment to enhance children's learning experiences and have developed outdoor spaces to provide a range of learning and to develop the children's sense of wellbeing.”

Additional strengths recognised in the report included good opportunities for staff and pupils to develop leadership skills through a variety of committees and groups which will help the children develop “skills for learning, life and work”.

Carole McKenzie, the council’s Executive Director of Education, said: “This HMIe report is another example of all the great work that is being carried out in our schools.

“Congratulations to Ingrid Gardiner and to all the school staff, parents and families for their fantastic dedication and commitment to making sure that the pupils are getting off to a great start in their educational journey.

“Working effectively as a team, the school’s staff and the entire learning community are working hard to develop and nurture the emotional wellbeing of every child at the school.”