A Lanarkshire school has received a glowing inspection from Education Scotland.
Milton Primary in Lesmahagow was commended for its headteacher and staff creating a positive and nurturing ethos across the school.
The report notes that the 'Heart of Milton' values of hard work, enthusiasm, achievement, respect and teamwork are evident in all adult and child interactions.
Other key strengths cite: "Children are friendly, polite, well behaved and keen to talk to adults about their learning. They are caring, considerate and support one another thoughtfully.
"The effective approaches teachers take to integrate digital technologies in learning and teaching. The headteacher supports them well to continue to build on these skills to enhance the quality of learning and teaching."
However, there were some areas identified for improvement. These were discussed with the headteacher and a representative from South Lanarkshire Council.
The Education Scotland report continued: "Teachers should ensure that children have consistently high quality learning experiences across the school. These experiences should provide an appropriate level of challenge for all children.
"Teachers should plan more effectively to assess how well children apply their learning in new situations."
As a result of the report, inspectors were satisfied that a follow-up visit is not required.
It concludes: "We are confident that the school has the capacity to continue to improve and so we will make no more visits in connection with this inspection. South Lanarkshire Council will inform parents/carers about the school’s progress as part of its arrangements for reporting on the quality of its schools."
Inspectors visited Milton Primary School in September this year, where they talked to parents, carers and children and worked closely with the headteacher and staff.
The school, located in rural Lanarkshire, has 169 children, organised into seven classes. The headteacher has been in post since November 2015 and is supported by two principal teachers, one for four days per week, and one for three days a week.
The school building was completed in June 2012 and was described in the report as a "bright, modern building set over three floors".
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