Case Studies
This page includes a selection of case studies for each of our categories, or use the category buttons to explore the full collection of case studies for each given area. These collections will continue to be updated.
Assessment Feedback
Andrew Donnelly explains how he has been using OneNote to gather pupils feedback on assessments and more. Show more...
Improving Oracy
Alison Jardine, Head of English, shares how she is addressing oracy with pupils across the school . Show more...
Engaging Learners Online
Dr Roger Austin, Professor in the School of Education, Ulster University, tells us how to focus on social interaction with pupils as the key to effective online learning. Show more...
The Great Outdoors
Fiona McDonald tells us about some of the misconceptions about outdoor learning, the many benefits and plans for improving it as an area to support the development of the nursery school children. Show more...
Benefits of an ICT Plan
Audrey Watson tells us of the huge impact technology has had on St Macartan’s and how they are ensuring they are equipping their pupils for the future. Show more...
Celebrating Excellence
Phil Beddard is sharing how the Celebration Gallery was started, how it is managed and the positive reception from pupils, staff, parents and the community. Show more...
Developing Literacy
Naomi Compton shares how they used healthy eating as a theme for literacy and EAL pupils. Show more...
Inquiry-based Approach
Gráinne Hughes is sharing how she has used this approach to improve pupil outcomes. Show more...
Supporting Creativity
Grace Trimble tells us how they keep the magic of nursery school alive. Show more...
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Harnessing Parental Engagement
Victoria Hutchinson recounts the different ways they have been engaging parents. Show more...
Supporting Newcomer Children and their Families
Hilary Cunningham shares how they support pupils and their families. Show more...
Digital Engagement for Parents
Pamela Algie tells how even pre-pandemic they have used digital engagement with parents. Show more...
Positive Relationships with Local Employers
Una Doherty tells us the benefits of engaging with local employers. Show more...
Schools Working Together
Sharon Beattie tells us how Dromore Nursery School started to work collaboratively with local schools to extend these partnerships. Show more...
Supporting Well-being Across School Communities
Andrea Sawyers outlines a number of strategies that her school have embedded to ensure positive wellbeing amongst the pupils and the school community. Show more...
Engaging Parents
Orla McAllister tells how their engagement with parents has improved pupil outcomes. Show more...
Addressing Underachievement (Primary)
Jarlath McElholm shares how his school has taken measures to address the area of underachievement. Show more...
Autism Provision
Ruth Walker tells us how the changing needs of the pupils in Sperrinview over the past few years led to a change in school organisation, structure and curriculum. Show more...
Careers Insights for Post-16 Pupils
Sonya Darcy tells us how Omagh CBS have successfully given career insights and given careers advice for subject options all online. Show more...
Improving Pupil Attainment
Positive relationship between pupils and teachers result in young people being more engaged and receptive to learning. Show more...
Pastoral Care for Year 8
Joanne O'Neill takes us through how she is using Microsoft Teams to connect with pupils and establish relationships. Show more...
Resilience Curriculum
Victoria Derby talks about the introduction of a Resilience Curriculum within Saintfield High School. Show more...
Leading School Well-being
Finnian Moriarty shares how P.E. led the well-being initiative in Omagh CBS. Show more...
Strategies for Nurture
Chris Chimes tells us about the strategies that suit his school community. Show more...
Transition from MLD to Mainstream
Chris McCambridge shares how he plans for supporting pupils transitioning streams. Show more...
A Self-Evaluating School
Adele Kerr, the Principal in Enniskillen Integrated Primary School and Nursery Unit, talks about the value of a phased self- evaluation in preparation for School Development Planning. Show more...
Baseline for TPL
Staff development needs to be meaningful and have a direct impact on pupils’ learning. Show more...
Staff Well-being
Glennis Doherty shares how a school can look after the well-being of its most important resource- the staff. Show more...
Google Staff Training & Development
Michelle McCann documents her schools commitment to improve the use of Google Classroom. Show more...
Leading Staff Through Change
Colin Elliott tells us how he forges positive relationships with his staff. Show more...
Reflective Practice
Ashleigh Moran shares how reflective practice can benefit beginning teachers and senior management. Show more...
Chrome Extensions
John Stitt tells how IT literacy was nurtured through the use of Chrome Extensions. Show more...