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Quality in learning at Riverside PS
Inspectors have praised the quality of teaching at Riverside Primary School and nursery class.
Her Majesty's Inspectors of Education (HMIE) visited the school in June and highlighted a number of key strengths.
Staff relations with pupils and the quality of teaching
The inclusive ethos and provision for children's care and welfare
High standards of pupils' behaviour and attitudes towards learning
· Nursery provision of high quality with an emphasis on active learning
· School leadership and the high level of teamwork amongst staff
Councillor Andrew Miller, Executive member for Education, said: "I am delighted with this report for Riverside Primary.
"We set very high standards for our schools and nurseries and I'm pleased that the excellent work being carried out at Riverside has been recognised by HMIE.
"I would like to pay tribute to the school's staff who have worked tirelessly to maintain the high levels of teaching for the young people who attend the school."
Riverside Primary School and Nursery Class serves the area of Craigshill, Livingston and has a roll of 279, including 80 children in nursery.
The inspectors recommended that the school and education authority should continue to improve further pupils' levels of attainment particularly in English language and mathematics and continue to expand the level of challenge for pupils, especially those capable of achieving highly.
Notes to editors
A full version of this report is available from http://www.hmie.gov.uk (new window)
Issued by media and communications officer Garry Heron. Tel: 01506 773812. Media@westlothian.gov.uk
Date: 17-10-2008
