Forfar primary is the the first in the county to achieve gold accreditation

Emotion Works supports learners in understanding and managing emotions through a model based on seven coloured cogs: Emotion Words, Triggers, Behaviours, Body Sensations, Regulation Strategies, Intensity and Influences.

It is used by more than 900 schools, nurseries and ASN services across Scotland.

Only six other primary schools have reached Gold level accreditation, making Strathmore Primary School’s achievement a significant milestone.

Head teacher Jennifer Garnes said that all pupils benefit from regular Emotion Works lessons as part of the school’s health and well-being curriculum.

She continued: "By integrating it with literacy, the children also develop a deeper understanding of characters’ emotions and behaviours in texts. The approach supports our commitment to ‘Getting It Right For Every Child’ and strengthens emotional understanding both in and beyond the classroom.

"We share our good practice across Tayside with our colleagues and have been named as a flagship school.”

The school’s commitment to emotional literacy has not only enhanced well-being and inclusion across the school community but was also highlighted in a recent HMIe inspection.

Education Scotland shared Strathmore’s practice in an official ‘Highly Effective Practice’ case study.

Councillor Heather Doran, Angus Council's family, education and justice convener, congratulated the school on its achievement.

She said: “This is an outstanding accomplishment for Strathmore Primary School.

"Achieving the Gold Award reflects the school’s deep commitment to emotional well-being and their determination to provide a nurturing environment for every child.

" I’m incredibly proud to see a school in Angus leading the way in such an important area of education.”