Areas for improvement identified in inspection of a Toryglen school

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Areas for improvement were identified in a recent inspection of a Toryglen school.Education Scotland inspectors visited Middlefield School recently to evaluate how staff were performing.Numerous strengths were noted during the visit.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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