Decision Maker: Formartine Area Committee

Outcome: Approve

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Date of Decision: September 2, 2025

Purpose: Committee is asked to consider and provide comments to the Education & Children's Service regarding the Education Scotland Inspection of Turriff Academy.

Content: The Committee provided the following comments to the Education and Children’s Service:   a)    Members thanked officers for attending Committee and speaking so honestly and openly, b)    The Turriff Academy stakeholder input into improvement priorities was very welcomed, c)    It was noted that the Head Teacher, school and wider community had taken onboard the outcome of the inspection report and the ability to turn the negative into a positive was very clear, with the ownership of the improvement plan being demonstrated by all, d)    The current Head Teacher had come into the role with enthusiasm and had started to move things forward.  It was encouraging to see the challenges being taken head-on, e)    The ethos within the school was very positive, f)      The school produced fantastic students with positive destination outcomes, g)    The pupils were very invested in what they did in their community and the attitude of the students did not reflect the report, and h)    Updates were welcomed going forward, perhaps through the Education and Children’s Services Committee.