Since 2005, we’ve been developing confidence and resilience in young people through a range of approaches:

• creating a positive learning environment for children by working with teachers, families, coaches and community leaders.
• developing new techniques to empower young people with a growth mindset at home, in school, sport and communities.
• increasing the health, wellbeing, education and employment prospects of Scotland’s young people.
• partnering with local authorities, national agencies, businesses and charities to maximise our impact.​

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We develop, spread and embed best practice so that young people in Scotland have the best chance in life.
 
All of our programmes follow our guiding principles:
 
1. Customising proven approaches for a Scottish context.
Our work has been inspired by proven impact in countries worldwide, including the USA, Australia, New Zealand and Iceland.

2. Building a sustainable model.
Rather than work directly with children and young people, we ask the experts. Our programmes are designed to support and train those adults who have the biggest influence on children on a daily basis – like their teachers, families and coaches.

3. Thinking long-term.
The programmes we develop have one of two end-goals. We either embed them into existing systems (like sport or education) or hand them over to a long-term delivery partner.

4. Knowing when to stop.
Developing new approaches always carries an element of risk. We’re willing to take those risks for the benefit of Scotland’s young people. If something isn’t working, we will stop or change what we’re doing. 

see how we make a difference...

Mindset Teams programme creating powerful impact in Scotland

On Our Marks project helping children be active at home and at school

Pupils reconnect with school after learning about growth mindset

Growth mindset raises aspirations of Dundee pupils

Growth mindset is building the confidence of Dundee pupils

A growth mindset partnership with Dundee City Council

Developing growth mindset with parents and carers