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An introduction to Culture and Ethos
Area 5 of The Journey to Excellence. This video describes those attributes and values which contribute to an excellent school ethos and which help to create a successful school and it outlines why an ethos of achievement is integral to a successful school.
An introduction to Partnerships
Area 3 of The Journey to Excellence. This film describes the importance of working in partnership with outside agencies, as well as parents and families, in order to meet the needs of all learners and help them to make the most of their skills and abilities.
An introduction to People
Area 4 of The Journey to Excellence. This video highlights the importance and value of people in achieving excellence. Reflection, self-evaluation and the use of data are key themes which make up this area.
An introduction to Vision and Leadership
Area 2 of The Journey to Excellence. This film outlines why a shared vision is vital to ensure a common purpose to drive school improvement. Also described is the importance of leadership at all levels.
An introduction to Learning and Teaching
Area 1 of The Journey to Excellence. This film contains an overview of how schools engage young people in the highest quality learning activities. It also describes why professional development, collaboration and focusing on outcomes are key components of an effective learning and teaching environment.
An introduction to Journey to Excellence
This film describes the Journey to Excellence and it's 5 associated areas; learning and teaching, vision and leadership, partnerships, people and culture and ethos.
An introduction to Journey to Excellence
This film describes the Journey to Excellence and it's 5 associated areas; learning and teaching, vision and leadership, partnerships, people and culture and ethos.
Planning for a broad general education - Ross High School
This insight describes how the school is beginning to develop curriculum structures to plan for broad general education.
A nurture group: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School (Culture and Ethos)
One school's approach to supporting learners in P1 – P3 through the work of a nurture group.
Opening up learning through self-evaluation: Cross Arthurlie Primary School (People)
Headteachers, staff and pupils discuss strategies used to to improve learning at this primary school. Approaches considered include direct observation and feedback from learners and staff.
A denominational and non-denominational school learning together: St Ignatius' Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School (Culture and Ethos)
Discover how encouraging pupils to express their views was successful in bringing together a denominational and a non-denominational school on a shared campus.
Improving learning through pupil voice: St Kenneth's Primary School (People)
Discover how this primary school actively seeks pupils' views and the impact of this work on the development of learning.
Effective partnership working between school and community learning development: Balwearie High School (Partnership)
A secondary school working in partnership with CLD to enhance learners' experiences.
Literacy across learning in the Portlethen community: Fishermoss Primary School (Learning and Teaching)
Discover how a cluster approach to literacy across learning inspired children, parents and the wider community to engage with books.
Developing literacy in a multi-lingual context: Cuthbertson Primary School (Learning and Teaching)
A successful initiative in literacy which also developed understanding and celebration of the wide diversity of cultures within the school community.