Case Studies
See how schools are using the National Schools Innovation Blueprint.
Every case study shares what happened during delivery, what students achieved, what worked well and what could be improved.
Why Case Studies Matter
Schools deserve honest evidence.
Rather than simply saying a programme works, we share real school experiences — including successes, challenges and improvements for future delivery.
Real Schools
Every case study comes from a real secondary school delivering a National Schools Innovation Blueprint programme.
Honest Evaluation
We explain what worked well, what could be improved and how resources changed afterwards.
Shared Learning
Schools can learn from one another rather than starting from scratch.
Featured Case Study
Ashlawn School
Build Your Business Workshop — Year 7 Enrichment Pilot
Overview
Ashlawn School piloted the National Schools Innovation Blueprint through the Build Your Business Workshop. The programme was delivered as a lunchtime enrichment activity with Year 7 students over twelve weeks.
Students worked together to develop business ideas, create professional presentations and present their work to others. Throughout the programme, staff recorded observations and students completed evaluation activities.
What Happened?
Delivery at a glance
A summary of how the National Schools Innovation Blueprint was delivered at Ashlawn School.
School
Ashlawn School
Programme
Build Your Business Workshop
Year Group
Year 7
Duration
12 weeks
Delivery
Lunchtime enrichment
Resources Used
Session slides, worksheets, evaluation booklet and professional challenge.
What Students Did
Students completed practical professional challenges.
Worked in Teams
Students planned ideas, shared responsibilities and worked together throughout the programme.
Developed Business Ideas
Students created products, considered customers and prepared professional presentations.
Presented Their Work
Students presented their ideas, answered questions and reflected on their learning.
What Worked Well
Positive outcomes from the pilot
The following observations were recorded during delivery.
Attendance remained positive throughout the programme and students were willing to contribute during activities and discussions.
Students became more confident presenting ideas, speaking in groups and sharing feedback with one another.
Students produced professional presentations and demonstrated increasing independence as the programme progressed.
The structured resources reduced preparation time and provided consistency across each session.
What We Learned
Improvements for future schools
Every programme is updated using feedback from schools.
What could be improved?
- Provide additional examples before independent activities.
- Increase opportunities for peer feedback.
- Simplify some worksheets for younger students.
- Allow more presentation time during the final session.
What changed afterwards?
- Updated session slides.
- Improved worksheet layout.
- Additional facilitation guidance.
- Clearer evaluation resources.
Recognition
Recognising student achievement
Students completing programmes can receive recognition for the work they produce throughout.
Looking Ahead
More case studies are coming.
As more schools take part, this page will continue to grow with honest case studies from across the country.
More Schools
Future pilots from secondary schools across England.
More Programmes
Case studies covering every National Schools Innovation Blueprint programme.
Continuous Improvement
Resources updated using feedback from every participating school.
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