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Gen+ is the top provider of leadership & meta-skills education for Scottish learners & teachers.

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In our first year, the Gen+ programme has empowered schools, teachers, and pupils to embed essential meta-skills like communication, collaboration, and adaptability into their daily learning experiences. The results are transformative—both in classrooms and beyond.

Our lessons make skills tangible. Pupils gain hands-on experience applying meta-skills in ways that are practical and relevant. From active listening to leadership, they leave each lesson more prepared for their future.

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Skills for Success

Our Gen+ programme is built upon 9 key meta-skills, also known as “learning to learn” skills, these are timeless and transferable skills that empower people to face new challenges succeed in any area of learning, work and life.

Communication

Use verbal, non-verbal and written techniques to convey emotions and meaning clearly, and listen actively.

Organisation

Reduce stress, prioritise goals & manage cognitive load with a tidy space, timetable & mind.

Resilience

Prepare to face any challenge and bounce back with a growth mindset and support systems.

Collaboration

Work together to identify strengths, and encourage team members to contribute through psychological safety, kindness and authentic praise.

Initiative

Take the lead and make a difference by building up confidence, reasonable risk-taking and effective decision-making.

Leadership

Build a personal brand of leadership, led by ethics, core values and small acts.

Adaptability

Handle changes with ease, embracing new situations with an open mind and positive attitude to failure.

Creativity

Develop creative solutions to problems, applying curiosity and imagination to bring about innovation.

Critical thinking

Analyse ideas and ask good questions to make positive decisions based on feedback and self-evaluation.

World-leading digital learning programmes

Gen+ provides a comprehensive meta-skill education through two unique programmes for both learners P6-S3 and their teachers.

Gen+ Learn

Designed for learners aged 9-14, our Learn programme combines digital and in-person learning for an engaging, blended experience.

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Gen+ Teach

Offers a library of bespoke resources to support continual professional development across the whole school.

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Ferryden Primary
Angus
Gourock Primary
Inverclyde
St Michael’s Primary
Inverclyde
St Patrick’s Primary
Inverclyde
St Ninians Primary
Inverclyde
Kilmacolm Primary
Inverclyde
Inverkip Primary
Inverclyde
Greenbrae Primary
Aberdeen
Westpark Primary
Aberdeen
Muirfield Primary School
Aberdeen
Cornhill Primary
Aberdeen
Newark Primary
Inverclyde
St George’s Primary
Glasgow City
Saint Bride’s Primary
Glasgow City
Merrylee Primary
Glasgow City
Wallacestone Primary
Falkirk
Maddiston Primary
Falkirk
Mearns Primary
East Renfrewshire
Kirkhill Primary
East Renfrewshire
Eaglesham Primary
East Renfrewshire
Calderwood Lodge Primary
East Renfrewshire
Rosebank Primary
Dundee
Glebelands Primary
Dundee
Kirkgunzeon Primary
Dumfries & Galloway
Dalbeattie Primary
Dumfries & Galloway
Redwell Primary
Clackmannanshire
Whitehills Primary School
Angus
Timmergreens Primary
Angus
Tealing Primary
Angus
Maisondieu Primary
Angus
Liff Primary
Angus
Langlands Primary School
Angus
Isla Primary School
Angus
Smithycroft Secondary
Glasgow City
Hayshead Primary
Angus
Bramble Brae Primary School
Aberdeen
Burnside Primary
Angus
St Columba’s High School
Inverclyde
Cardinal Newman High School
North Lanarkshire
St Ninian’s High School Giffnock
East Renfrewshire
St Kentigern’s Academy
West Lothian
Moffat Academy
Dumfries & Galloway
Lockerbie Academy
Dumfries & Galloway
Cumbernauld Academy
North Lanarkshire
Airdrie Academy
North Lanarkshire
Lornshill Academy
Clackmannanshire
Alva Academy
Clackmannanshire
Alloa Academy
Clackmannanshire
St Modan’s High School
Stirling
Sinclair Academy
West Lothian
Port Glasgow High
Inverclyde
Notre Dame High
Inverclyde
Clydeview Academy
Inverclyde
St.Stephen’s High
Inverclyde
Bellahouston Academy
Glasgow City
Shawlands Academy
Glasgow City
Hillpark Secondary
Glasgow City
Braes High
Falkirk
Mearns Castle High
East Renfrewshire
Barrhead High
East Renfrewshire
Bishopbriggs Academy
East Dunbartonshire
St. Ninian’s High Kirkintilloch
East Dunbartonshire
Doon Academy
East Ayrshire
Craigie High
Dundee City
Braeview Academy
Dundee City
Morgan Academy
Dundee City
Dalbeattie High
Dumfries and Galloway
North West Community
Dumfries and Galloway
Dyce Academy
Aberdeen City
Bridge of Don Academy
Aberdeen City
Northfield Academy
Aberdeen City

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Trusted by schools across Scotland

Our programme is the go-to in meta-skills education for an increasing number of schools across Scotland, currently adopted in 14 local authority areas.

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“We are thrilled to be building a meta-skills curriculum with the Gen+ programme. As educational leaders, our top priority is to equip our students with the essential skills they need to thrive in a rapidly changing world.”
Stuart Clark,
Head Teacher at Mearns Castle High School

FAQs

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Which subject/faculty delivers the lessons?
The lessons can be delivered across any subject area of the curriculum, including PSHE, Wider-Achievement or DYW. We believe that skills acquisition and knowledge apply cross-curricularly.

Our primary Explorer programme has flexibility for lessons to fit within specific subjects, themes and topics, as part of a project or as part of the more general Health and Wellbeing curriculum.

Those lessons specifically aimed at supporting the transition to secondary school process, can form part of the wider transition programme with delivery in both the primary and secondary school settings, as the individual school / cluster see most suitable.
Are the lessons inclusive for all levels and abilities?
Our lessons and resources are accessed via our accessible digital learning platform. The lessons are interactive and engaging and pitched to inspire thought and challenge the pupils without being too difficult for the tasks to be completed. Whilst there are digital tasks to complete, there are also offline tasks such as pair and class discussions. The lessons are classroom facilitated and designed to be teacher-led. Gen+ uses a blended learning model - not solely e-learning.
Why stop at S3?
Surely S4s+ need skills as they are leaving school? Our aim is to really embed the knowledge, understanding and language of skills within the pupils before they get to Senior Phase (S4-6). This early intervention will better equip them with the skills and confidence to best support them as they transition on to their post-school destination. There are very many other programmes and projects available to Senior Phase pupils.
Does the programme offer a qualification upon completion?
At present, the programme does not offer any form of accreditation or qualification. We have chosen to place an emphasis on achievement versus attainment. The programme aims to build self-confidence in the pupils and help them realise their talent, abilities and potential. Pupils can, however, track their progress through the programme and receive digital badges to build a ‘skills tracker’ e-portfolio of their achievements alongside their learning reflections and outcomes. We are exploring options of an SCQF Level 4 qualification, upon completion of all 3 Trailblazer, Gamechanger and Innovator courses.
How much lesson time does the programme need to be allocated on the timetable?
Our secondary S1 and S2 courses – Trailblazer and Gamechanger – are made up of 3 units each, with 4 lessons in each unit. In addition, there is an introduction and Wrap-Up lesson for each course, so a total of 14 lessons each year. The S3 project-based course is equivalent to 10 lessons also. So, in total, the secondary school element of the programme consists of 38 lessons.

The primary school element – Explorer – is under development but will consist of 6 lessons, focussing on one of our key meta-skills, delivered across P6 & P7. In addition, there are 2 additional lessons available to support the P7 to S1 Transition phase, so there are a total of 8 lessons available This component of the programme will be coming in 2024/25.

How does the programme help schools fulfil the SDS (Skills Development Scotland) Skills 4.0 agenda?
Each of the nine key meta-skill principles central to the programme have been identified through Skills 4.0 as essential for the future workforce. By delivering this programme, schools can easily embed a skills development framework into their curriculum to complement existing provisions and projects. Pupils will become familiar with consistent skills language and grow in confidence of their knowledge, understanding and ability to articulate and demonstrate these skills.
Are meta-skills not already taught in schools?
Most schools have either an established or developing skills framework however there is no standard curriculum for skills development at present. At both Scottish Government and local authority level, this has been identified as a priority, to complement the existing work of Education Scotland, the Curriculum for Excellence, Skills Development Scotland, and Developing the Young Workforce.

Many projects and programmes do currently exist which develop meta-skills within pupils, but they are mostly extra-curricular, not a part of core teaching and learning, which is where our lessons sit.

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Learn, Lead, Thrive

Our Impact Report is live

Skills for Success

Communication

Organisation

Resilience

Collaboration

Initiative

Leadership

Adaptability

Creativity

Critical thinking

World-leading digital learning programmes

Gen+ Learn

Gen+ Teach

Curious to know more?

Ferryden Primary

Gourock Primary

St Michael’s Primary

St Patrick’s Primary

St Ninians Primary

Kilmacolm Primary

Inverkip Primary

Greenbrae Primary

Westpark Primary

Muirfield Primary School

Cornhill Primary

Newark Primary

St George’s Primary

Saint Bride’s Primary

Merrylee Primary

Wallacestone Primary

Maddiston Primary

Mearns Primary

Kirkhill Primary

Eaglesham Primary

Calderwood Lodge Primary

Rosebank Primary

Glebelands Primary

Kirkgunzeon Primary

Dalbeattie Primary

Redwell Primary

Whitehills Primary School

Timmergreens Primary

Tealing Primary

Maisondieu Primary

Liff Primary

Langlands Primary School

Isla Primary School

Smithycroft Secondary

Hayshead Primary

Bramble Brae Primary School

Burnside Primary

St Columba’s High School

Cardinal Newman High School

St Ninian’s High School Giffnock

St Kentigern’s Academy

Moffat Academy

Lockerbie Academy

Cumbernauld Academy

Airdrie Academy

Lornshill Academy

Alva Academy

Alloa Academy

St Modan’s High School

Sinclair Academy

Port Glasgow High

Notre Dame High

Clydeview Academy

St.Stephen’s High

Bellahouston Academy

Shawlands Academy

Hillpark Secondary

Braes High

Mearns Castle High

Barrhead High

Bishopbriggs Academy

St. Ninian’s High Kirkintilloch

Doon Academy

Craigie High

Level-up your learning
today with Gen+