INSPECTORS have praised the "family feel" shared by pupils, families and staff at a primary school in Ardrossan.

A team of inspectors from Education Scotland visited the town's Winton Primary in December last year, talking to parents and children, as well as working with the head teacher and staff. 

A number of positives were noted by officials, who said the school should continue to build on the successes identified during the inspection visit last year.

Inspectors found that children enjoyed their time at the school, and staff made sure to help any and all children as best they could despite any learning support required.

Inspection documents state: "Led ably by senior leaders, staff, children and families work very well together as part of the ‘Winton family’ to promote positive and respectful relationships.

"As a result, children enjoy school, behave well and engage positively in their learning.

"The whole staff team have developed inclusive learning environments that support children who require help with their learning.

"This enables children to improve their wellbeing, make good progress and achieve well.

"Staff develop their practice well through strong professional partnerships and collaboration as a team. This is improving children’s experiences."

The inspectors noted the school's efforts to improve attendance, which they said had "dipped below national averages in recent years", highlighting the founding of a breakfast club in partnership with the school's parent council as well as the "positive partnership" between senior staff and a family learning worker, planning family events where children and parents can learn together.

They added: "This supports parents to have a better understanding of how to support their child with their learning at home.

"Staff build upon this by inviting families to monthly community assemblies where they can hear about the work of the school.

"Children and families enjoy a breakfast blether and take part in curriculum activities such as physical education."

The report said the school should "continue to strengthen the use of assessment information to plan learning which is consistently at the right level of difficulty for all children", and should "continue to raise attainment and achievement for children across the school", adding: "This will be supported by evidencing more clearly the impact support for individuals and groups has on their progress and attainment."

Inspectors finished their report by confirming that they were confident that the school had the capacity to continue to improve, and that no more visits were required.

The full report is available to view on the Education Scotland website.