Journey to Excellence
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The Journey to Excellence

Exploring excellence in Scottish schools

The diagram below shows the 10 dimensions of excellence, and the relationships between them. At the heart of the model there are two key dimensions which derive from the highest standards of learning and teaching, an essential context for all that the school does.

dimension 1: engages young people in the highest quality learning activities dimension 2: focuses on outcomes and maximises success for all learners dimension 3: develops a common vision among children and young people, parents and staff dimension 4: fosters high quality leadership at all levels dimension 5: works in partnership with other agencies and its community dimension 6: works together with parents to improve learning dimension 7: reflects on its own work and thrives on challenge dimension 8: values and empowers its staff and young people dimension 9: promotes well-being and respect dimension 10: develops a culture of ambition and achievement Image map for 10 dimensions of excellence

Downloadable resources

PDF icon PDF file: Curriculum for Excellence leaflet (324 KB)

PDF icon PDF file: Professional development packs leaflet (308 KB)

PDF icon PDF file: Ten dimensions leaflet (398 KB)

PDF icon PDF file: Ten dimensions poster (310 KB)

PDF icon PDF file: Planning your route leaflet (507 KB)

'Excellence'

This term describes the furthest end of the quality spectrum. When we think of excellence, we think of an outstanding aspect, a model of its kind - the very best there is.

Updated on: 23 September 2008 The LTS Online Service is funded by the Scottish Government.