Case studies
Curriculum overhaul - dialogue and consultation
Wallace Hall Academy redesigned its curriculum to provide greater challenge and a flexible approach to learning for its pupils.
Developing leadership in pupils and staff
Newbattle high school set up a programme called Newbattle Peak Performance which encouraged staff and pupils to develop leadership skills and work together.
Developing social enterprises
Inverness High School developed a programme to establish social enterprises by creating partnerships with business and helping pupils learn about the world of work.
Engaging with parents more effectively
St Paul's High School in Glasgow pioneered a pilot scheme to engage parents through a week of opportunities to visit the school and receive a report on their child.
Girls of ambition
Hawick High School created its Girls of Ambition project to tackle underperformance in girls. There has been a long-standing gender imbalance in the school with boys gaining better results than girls in most Standard Grade subjects.
Developing leadership skills in young people
One of the key areas of Doon Academy's transformational plan was providing opportunities for pupils to develop their leadership skills in order to help them realise their potential and boost their confidence.
Expanding vocational training opportunities
Cardinal Newman High School has pioneered the provision of vocational education by working in partnership with its local college.
Living locally: learning globally
Using ICT and global partner schools to foster communication between students across the world and within the Schools of Ambition, Anderson High School is helping students to expand their horizons.