Health and wellbeing

movie still of chopped fruit and vegetables on a board

Food and drink challenge for pupils at Bo’ness Academy

A secondary school and a local food manufacturing company have created a partnership project aimed at first year students. Employer personnel, school staff and students discuss the project, the way that it developed, opportunities for cross-curricular learning and the how it has raised self-esteem for many students. The film shows how the project has strong links to Curriculum for Excellence.

movie still of pupils learning new skills in a radio broadcasting studio

Local radio station encourages young talent

A community radio station and two local schools form a partnership strategy allowing pupils to gain a wide variety of skills, including broadcasting and digital music skills. Radio station staff work with pupils to develop playlists and programme schedules, which are broadcast live on air. Staff, teachers and pupils outline the benefits of partnership working and the positive effect it has on the pupils' education and self-confidence.

movie still of a pupil and a chef working together in a restaurant kitchen

Working in the hospitality industry

A hospitality training centre and a local high school work in partnership to provie pupils with experiences across a number of areas in hospitality industry as well as gaining transferable skills for work. Staff, pupils and teachers describe how this is an effective partnership for both parties and the benefits of using this approach.