Rossie chief’s pride as inspectors lavish praise in their report

Leadership, learning and support all said to be first-rate

Education inspectors have delivered a glowing report for Rossie Young People’s Trust.

They praised the leadership, learning and support provided at the establishment, on the outskirts of Montrose.

The secure care facility received ratings of very good across four key areas of evaluation relating to an Education Scotland visit.

In a newly-published report, HM inspector Steven Mcpherson praised “highly effective” head teacher Paul Gray and what he described as the “aspirational vision” of Rossie’s care and education centres.

“Under the direction of senior leaders, education staff at Rossie are very passionate about school improvement and striving to achieve the best outcomes for young people,” said the report.

“Staff across care and education support young people to overcome

“As CEO I feel very proud and privileged to be the leader of this amazing organisation. MARY GEANEY

potential barriers to learning, including health needs, family circumstances and periods of prolonged interrupted learning.

“Staff across the organisation have a clear shared understanding of the central importance of wellbeing in supporting young people at Rossie.

“There is a strong commitment to ensuring that young people at Rossie are active participants in decision making which may affect them.”

The report added, however: “Whilst almost all young people do feel safe at Rossie and most feel that they are treated with respect, a minority feel that the school does not always deal effectively with bullying.

“The recent introduction of the ‘Compassion Crew’, with the addition of some young people, will build on the good work done during its anti-bullying week.”

Rossie YPT chief executive Mary Geaney said: “My board and I are delighted that Rossie has achieved such positive results.

“Our head teacher, Mr Gray, is an effective and experienced leader, focused on delivering high quality teaching and creating positive learning opportunities for all our young people.

“As CEO I feel very proud and privileged to be the leader of this amazing organisation.”

gbrown@thecourier.co.uk

Inspectors have praised staff in particular at Rossie Young People’s Trust.