Newfield Primary School and Nursery Class receives positive report

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A South Lanarkshire primary school has received a glowing report from national inspectors.Officials from Education Scotland recently visited Newfield Primary School and Nursery Class in Stonehouse and identified a number of key strengths within the facility.Positive aspects included the supportive and nurturing relationships between staff and children across the school and nursery that have created a strong sense of community that is based on mutual respect and high aspirations.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

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