Significant progress at Millbank Primary School recognised by Education Scotland
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THE efforts undertaken by Millbank Primary School to raise pupils’ achievement and attainment has been recognised by Education Scotland.
During an inspection of the school in October 2018, the Buckie school was evaluated as weak in two of the education body's quality indicators.
Over the last four years, staff have worked to improve on ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion of students and on raising the attainment and achievement of the school's pupils.
After reviewing evidence of the school’s progress this month, Education Scotland has confirmed it is confident that Millbank Primary has the capacity to continue to improve and will make no further visits in connection with the 2018 inspection.
The school will now continuing to build on the positive and nurturing relationships between staff and pupils and there are plans to improve outdoor learning areas and to further involve parents and the wider community in learning activities.
Chief Education Officer at Moray Council, Vivienne Cross, said: “Over the past four years, the staff and pupils of Millbank Primary School, along with officers from the council, have worked incredibly hard to take the school forward and have brought about significant improvement.
“I am delighted with the endorsement from Education Scotland that the school is moving in the right direction and making very good progress, and that the commitment, effort and capacity for ongoing improvement has been recognised.”
Head teacher, Kirsty Moneagle, said: “Our improvement journey to this point has only been possible by the collective effort of our whole school community. I would like to thank all of the Millbank staff for their hard work and dedication to the school, the Parent Council for their support and the parents and families of Millbank who continue to work with us to ensure the best outcomes for our children. Every day the children of Millbank bring a smile to my face and I am so proud and privileged to be their Head Teacher.”
