Midlothian Council, Dalkeith, Scotland, United Kingdom

Midlothian is the fastest growing authority in Scotland and currently consists of 15,000 young learners within 42 establishments. In 2023, Midlothian started a new project to improve learning and teaching across the council. This Digital Transformation project, “Equip for Learning,” looked to enhance the digital skills for learning, life and work. Midlothian Council saw the key benefits that SMART could offer in relation to interactivity, engagement and collaboration. This project has received National awards and short listed for Bett and Garner awards. Local school inspectors have also noted that 75% of schools now have Digital Technology as a key strength within their schools. SMART’s partnership with Midlothian Council continues with ongoing professional developments programs and Ambassador meetings.