Positive HMIE report for Jedburgh primary school
Monday, June 18 2007
Howdenburn primary school is a positive learning environment according to its latest HMIE report.
HMIe: Howdenburn Primary School – Very positive learning environment for Jedburgh pupils
Howdenburn Primary School in Jedburgh was inspected in May 2007 as part of a national sample of primary education. Inspectors from Her Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education (HMIe) spent five days with staff, pupils and parents looking at key aspects of the work of the whole school.
Within the school inspection several very important strengths were identified. The quality of the school accommodation was very good. Relationships between staff and pupils were very positive and a strong sense of teamwork existed in the school. The high quality pastoral care for pupils and the school’s commitment to inclusion and the promotion of equality and fairness were also praised. Across the school the quality of learning was good. Very good steps had been taken to help pupils develop their wider achievements, with pupils at all stages demonstrating good awareness of their responsibilities to themselves and to others.
The head teacher Miss Strathie said: “I am extremely pleased to see so many achievements and positive aspects have been recognised in the report.
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“Our strengths reflect the commitment of staff, pupils and parents in providing the conditions and environment in which children may learn successfully.”
Areas identified by inspectors for further development by the school were: The continued development of pupils’ learning experiences to further raise attainment; the provision of support for pupils with additional support needs; strategic and corporate leadership, and the school’s approaches to self evaluation.
The Education authority and the school are now working together to take forward the recommendations made in the report.
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