Colleagues’ fundraising efforts amplified by match funding
By supporting our colleagues, we strive to make an even greater impact together. At The Wood Foundation, we are always inspired by our colleagues who go the extra mile for [...]
“To develop Scotland’s young workforce, we must first invest in our educators”
Georgea Hughes', The Wood Foundation’s Programmes Director, opinion piece. Across Scotland, we understand it is important to prepare our young people for an ever-changing world. It is true – they [...]
Exam results day – success in education is not solely defined by grades
As Scottish pupils receive their exam results today, we are reminded that success in education is not solely defined by grades. It is also found in the skills built, values [...]
The Wood Foundation to host major UK conference in Scotland for the first time
Fifty education leaders from across the UK will travel to Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Angus from 18–20 June for a national conference exploring innovative approaches to teaching and learning. The 2025 [...]
Mental Health Awareness Week: Excelerate school empowers young people through PBL
To mark this Mental Health Awareness Week, we would like to highlight and celebrate one of our Excelerate partner schools, Banff Academy, which not only advocates for, but has made big changes towards, [...]
Banff to Bethlehem: Young people connect communities through art and solidarity
Young people from Banff Academy presented a powerful project connecting their community with students in Palestine. Banff Academy – one of 19 Excelerate partner schools supported by The Wood Foundation [...]
Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Angus educators embark on Excelerate study visit to Detroit
At the heart of The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a commitment to inspiring and empowering educators. By working with national and international partners, we provide meaningful professional learning opportunities [...]
Excelerate oracy practitioner training delivered to 80 educators
The Wood Foundation’s Excelerate investment is a community-connected approach for schools which develops learning and teaching methods – including oracy. Our oracy practitioner training – which consisted of four sessions [...]
Excelerate: Inspiring future healthcare professionals at NHS Grampian Autumn School
The Wood Foundation’s investment Excelerate, which works with 19 North-east schools, aims to deliver meaningful, impactful, and context-driven learning opportunities that root the curriculum in the real world. During the [...]