The Highland Council welcomes letter from Education Scotland on Her Majesty’s (HM) Inspection at Golspie High school

Golspie High school was re inspected by HM Inspectorate in March 2020 with the letter published today (Tuesday 24 November) by Education Scotland reporting a number of improvements made by the school.

The letter states: “Since the last further inspection, the headteacher, supported ably by depute headteachers, has taken forward useful short-term action plans. This is helping all staff to be more focused on contributing to school improvement. Senior leaders and staff are making better use of their agreed vision, values and aims.”

The letter goes on to note a clearer focus on improving learning and teaching outcomes for young people and young people’s learning experiences have improved across most curriculum areas. Their engagement with learning is better, with more positive relationships, and young people are clearer on how they can take responsibility for improving their attainment. Progress is also being made in developing leadership of staff and young people.

North Area Education and Learning Manager, Alison Donald, said: “The school community have worked hard to achieve the progress that has been made so far and we are pleased this is reflected in today’s letter from Education Scotland.

“The school staff have a focused approach to raising attainment and is rigorous in ensuring that no young person leaves school without having their skills in literacy and numeracy recognised with a qualification.”

The Highland Council continues to work with Education Scotland in the school’s next steps to continued improvement.