Primary
Primary school case studies promoting improvement through sharing highly effective practice.
Using floor books to successfully document children's learning journeys at Williamsburgh Primary School
Senior leaders regularly monitor the content of each floor book to identify any staff training needs.
Reducing the cost of the school day in Kirkhill Primary School
Parents/carers sought support, advice and resources from school staff to assist them in managing increasing costs associated with the school day.
Digital Learning at St Charles’ Primary School
The headteacher and staff identified digital learning as a key area for improvement.
Using school grounds creatively for outdoor learning in Angus Council
Senior leaders and staff wanted to be creative and make best use of the outdoor space to provide children with more opportunities to learn outdoors.
Outdoor learning at Abernyte Primary School
The headteacher and staff wanted to strengthen the children’s connection with their local environment and drive improvements in biodiversity.
Working collaboratively to improve the culture, ethos and attainment at Glebe Primary
Staff and children wanted learning environments and teaching resources that were more conducive to creativity and independent learning.
Creating a school ethos that nurtures and supports children and their families at Muirkirk Primary School
Senior leaders worked with children, parents, staff and partners to review and update the school’s positive behaviour policy.
Young leaders of learning at St Edward’s Primary School
Senior leaders at St Edward’s Primary School wanted to actively involve children in improving their school in order to increase the opportunities children have to develop leaderships skills for life, learning and work.
Supporting the wellbeing of children and their families at Oxgang Primary School
Staff at Oxgang Primary School developed a range of approaches to address the wellbeing needs of children and their families.
Raising attainment in literacy and numeracy in Ardeer Primary School
Senior leaders identified the need to develop a more strategic approach to help raise attainment in literacy and numeracy.
Digital technology enhances learning at St Brendan's Primary School
Staff worked to equip all children with the progressive skills required to engage in digital learning experiences. This would help children and families to better engage in learning at home.
Inclusive approaches to school improvement at New Abbey Primary
Creating a well-planned, inclusive and creative approach to ensuring that all stakeholders have appropriate opportunities to contribute their views and provide feedback.
Children’s voice at Dykesmains Primary School
The development of ‘children’s voice’ and children’s participation across the school.
Tracking and monitoring at Dykesmains Primary School
Whole-school tracking and monitoring processes, linked to appropriate and responsive interventions, to raise attainment.
Neurodiversity and wellbeing at Strathmore Primary School
A whole-school approach to professional learning and development for staff.
Improving equity at St Louise Primary School
A whole-school approach to professional learning and development for staff.
Anti-racism and racial literacy at Newark primary school
Developing racial literacy at Newark primary school.
Curriculum design at Lochdonhead Primary School
Aspirational curriculum and inter-disciplinary learning at Lochdonhead Primary School.
Embedding nurture principles at Loch Primary School
How nurture is having a positive impact on the learning environment at Loch Primary School.
Equality and diversity at Juniper Green Primary School
Case study of children’s ability to apply meta-skills in all areas of the curriculum.
Curriculum design at Coulter Primary School
Overcoming barriers to learning at Coulter Primary School.