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Our School Values in action

This page summarises our school values and gives some examples of how we exhibit these on a daily basis

Values in Action

Together We Thrive

Explore how kindness, curiosity, perseverance and fairness are brought to life across Linlithgow Academy, with direct links to current school evidence, improvement priorities and wider examples from our website.

Kindness in action

Kindness

Kindness creates a school where everyone feels welcome, supported and respected.

Welcoming others and helping them feel they belong
Encouraging classmates in lessons and activities
Supporting wellbeing and building positive relationships
Creating a culture of care across the school community
Most recent examples from SQR / improvement evidence:
  • New Family Champs were put in place to strengthen support and connection with families.
  • HWB / MVP drop-ins were established to give learners access to wellbeing support.
  • Wellbeing basket training supported staff and pupils in promoting wellbeing across the school.

Impact

Learners experience visible support, stronger relationships and a more caring school environment through wellbeing, family and drop-in approaches.

Live examples

Curiosity in action

Curiosity

Curiosity drives learning, creativity and new opportunities across the school.

Asking questions and thinking deeply
Taking part in pupil voice and curriculum discussions
Exploring pathways, qualifications and wider learning
Developing understanding through active engagement
Most recent examples from SQR / improvement evidence:
  • S1-S5 PSE pupil voice groups gathered learner views on PSE content, learning and teaching.
  • CORE was embedded within PSE lessons to enhance learning and teaching.
  • SCQF Ambassadors support younger pupils and parents to understand pathways and qualifications.

Impact

Learners shape their experience through pupil voice, develop understanding of pathways, and engage more deeply with learning through CORE and SCQF opportunities.

Live examples

Perseverance in action

Perseverance

Perseverance is about resilience, effort and determination over time.

Continuing when learning is challenging
Improving through practice and feedback
Working towards goals through strong learner pathways
Taking pride in progress and achievement
Most recent examples from SQR / improvement evidence:
  • Customer Service Level 5 and 6 and the Mental Health & Wellbeing Award Level 5 were developed as new learner pathways.
  • Tracking and monitoring continued to support progress and improvement.
  • Improved engagement with PSE and SCQF courses was identified as an impact for learners.

Impact

Learners build resilience and progress through strengthened pathways, improved engagement, and a clearer focus on tracking, monitoring and sustained achievement.

Live examples

Fairness in action

Fairness

Fairness helps build an inclusive school where every learner feels respected and valued.

Listening to different viewpoints
Making sure everyone can take part
Promoting pupil voice and equitable support
Building inclusion, wellbeing and equity
Most recent examples from SQR / improvement evidence:
  • Self-referral QR code supported access to help and promoted learner voice.
  • PP Committees worked across HWB, Equality & Diversity and Anti-Bullying, with increased confidence and collegiate working.
  • CARE reporting remains a current school consolidation priority for wellbeing and bullying concerns.

Impact

Learners benefit from systems that promote inclusion, wellbeing, equity and access to support, helping all young people participate fully in school life.

Live examples

Evidence Page

Values in Action: Evidence for Self-Evaluation

This section brings together current examples from across the school website that show how our values are visible in practice and aligned to ongoing improvement priorities.

Kindness

Sources: Pupil Support Faculty Standards and Quality Report 2025-2026; School Improvement Documentation 2025.2026; Mission Christmas

What this shows: care, support, relationships, belonging, family partnership and wellbeing.

Curiosity

Sources: Pupil Support Faculty Standards and Quality Report 2025-2026; SCQF Gold Ambassador School; Our Vision and Values

What this shows: pupil voice, pathway awareness, enquiry, active learning and exploration of qualifications.

Perseverance

Sources: Pupil Support Faculty Standards and Quality Report 2025-2026; School Improvement Documentation 2025.2026; Awards Ceremony

What this shows: resilience, progress, aspiration, learner pathways and sustained achievement.

Fairness

Sources: Pupil Support Faculty Standards and Quality Report 2025-2026; School Improvement Documentation 2025.2026; Student Leadership Team

What this shows: inclusion, pupil voice, wellbeing, equity and access to support for all learners.

Values in Action - Evidence Grid

Current Evidence from SQR 2025-2026 and Improvement Priorities

This grid summarises the strongest current evidence points available on the school website and links them directly to our four core values.

Kindness

What it looks like: care, support, relationships, belonging.

Current evidence: Family Champs, HWB / MVP drop-ins, wellbeing basket training.

Impact: stronger support structures and a culture where learners feel cared for.

Curiosity

What it looks like: pupil voice, exploration, pathway awareness, active learning.

Current evidence: S1-S5 PSE pupil voice groups, CORE in PSE, SCQF Ambassadors supporting younger pupils.

Impact: increased engagement and stronger learner understanding of opportunities and progression.

Perseverance

What it looks like: resilience, progress, sustained effort, achievement.

Current evidence: new Customer Service and Mental Health & Wellbeing SCQF pathways, tracking and monitoring, improved engagement with PSE and SCQF.

Impact: clearer pathways and stronger support for learner progress over time.

Fairness

What it looks like: inclusion, equity, learner voice, access to support.

Current evidence: self-referral QR code, PP committee working across HWB / E&D / Anti-Bullying, CARE reporting as a school priority.

Impact: improved access to support and stronger participation in an inclusive school culture.