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Steps/Support and Guidance 34-35  \n Index: List of 129 schools visited 36-39  \nPupil Equity Funding  \n2025 Report  \n2  \n\n| School videos |  |\n| --- | --- |\n| | • Young People from Castlemilk High School in Glasgow highlight the differences a wide range of study support opportunities, including residential study weekends, Easter revision and Saturday classes, coaching and mentoring have made to them in improving relationships, supporting their readiness to learn and prepare for exams. |\n| | • Young people from Woodmill High School in Fife highlight the difference a mentor and family link worker have made to them. |\n| | • Leith Academy, Edinburgh – a package of PEF supported work delivered by additional staffing helping young people attend, learn and remain engaged,\u003Cbr>(including a youth worker, nurturing staff & two Pupil Support Officers), developing trusting relationships with young people. Listen to Headteacher Mike Irving and the team outline their approach to PEF. |\n| | • St Machar Academy in Aberdeen has a highly effective partnership with the local football club, with an alternative curriculum offer focusing on health, wellbeing, communication and confidence building. |\n| | • St Ignatius Primary School in North Lanarkshire has invested PEF in developing a bespoke tracking system. 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