CHILDREN at Moorpark Primary School and Nursery Class in Kilbirnie are “happy, confident and eager to learn” and possess a “can do it attitude” according to the latest Inspection Report from Education Scotland.

The report also noted a “very positive and nurturing ethos and care and support for all children” and “highly motivated staff who work well together to improve the nursery and the school”.

Headteacher Ellen Cumming said: “I am delighted that we’ve received such a positive report as it reflects the very good work going on across the school.

“I’m incredibly proud of all the staff, who work tirelessly every day to make a difference to the lives of our young people. I’m also grateful to the parents and carers who are supportive and help us create a nurturing and caring environment.

“And of course, I’m delighted that the inspection team recognised the qualities of our pupils, who make Moorpark Primary an excellent place to work and learn.”

Writing in the report, HM Inspector Mary Byrne, said: “Positive relationships between children and staff and between children and each other are a strong feature of the school. This has created a very positive ethos for learning.”

Children in the nursery were observed to be “motivated and active learners”, with most children engaging well in activities they chose for themselves. In the primary stages, children were reported to be “highly motivated”, working “very well in groups, pairs and as individuals”.

The report added: “They have regular opportunities to share their thinking and learn from each other. They support each other very well in group situations.”

Learners’ experiences was rated “very good” within the primary school, while improvements in performance and meeting learning needs were both scored “good”. For the nursery class, all quality indicators were rated as “good”. The curriculum and improvement through self-evaluation were termed “good” for both the school and the nursery.

Staff were also praised. One of the key strengths within the school was “effective leadership” of headteacher, Ellen Cumming in “taking forward school improvement”.

The report stated: “The headteacher provides clear direction and has high aspirations for the school. She is ably supported by the depute headteacher and together they provide strong collective leadership. They monitor the work of the school and provide support for staff. Staff show a clear commitment to improving the work of the school.”