Creating culture a tale of two schools

This document contains an impact report on creative learning at Dounby Primary School in Orkney and Allan’s Primary School in Stirling. It shares stories from pupils, teachers and council officers, showing how both schools moved towards learner-led teaching, stronger community links and a greater focus on wellbeing, curiosity and trust. The report explains its interview-based research and thematic analysis, then sets out a framework for sustaining change through brave leadership, living values, time and ongoing improvement.