Question reference: S6W-12322
- Asked by: Paul O'Kane, MSP for West Scotland, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 21 November 2022
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Current status: Answered by Shirley-Anne Somerville on 1 December 2022
Question
To ask the Scottish Government how Education Scotland plans to review Dargavel Primary School, in Bishopton, to monitor any impact of the reported miscalculation in the school roll on pupils’ learning experiences and attainment levels.
Answer
In Scotland the provision of education is the responsibility of local authorities who have a duty under the Education (Scotland) Act 1980 to provide adequate and efficient school education. Under the Standards in Scotland’s Schools etc. Act 2000 the local authority is responsible for improving the quality of education within their schools with a view to raising standards.
In the case of Dargavel Primary School, Renfrewshire Council is responsible for ensuring the quality of education within the school and any concerns should be raised with them.
Renfrewshire Council has commissioned an independent review to determine what went wrong and why – the findings of which will be made public.
The Council is working on a long-term solution for the school, and has committed to engaging with parents and carers on proposals.