
Horizons Research ‘Learning Beyond Boundaries’ AI report
The Learning Beyond Boundaries project conducted by Horizons Research in partnership with the The Staff College and Association of Directors of Education in Scotland (ADES) is a year-long project exploring the attitudes of young people and teachers to AI in the classroom.

Telling the stories of six cities tackling energy poverty in a poster
Horizons designer Ida Henrich on the creative process behind conveying complex topics through infographics

South Ayrshire: Animating Childrens’ Voices
How Horizons worked with South Ayrshire Children’s Services to create an accessible PDF and animated version of their Children and Young People’s Services Plan, transforming a formal document into a visually engaging resource that resonates with the community.

Mental Health First Aid: why is it important and why do we do it?
Our research team has recently completed Mental Health First Aid courses, which means that we are now recognised as Mental Health First Aiders. One of our researchers, Hannah Johnstone, explains why this is important. As a social research company, we at Horizons often work with qualitative data. For us, that means that we listen to…

Transforming Family Services in Scotland: Supporting Whole Family Approaches
Whole Family Support is an area of significant ongoing activity in Scotland. The Scottish Government has committed to investing hundreds of millions of pounds to support transformative systems change towards prevention and early intervention, and children’s services planning partnerships (CSPPs) in local authorities across the country have been tasked with leading this shift in the…

Forest Bathing with Eve
With not a swimsuit in sight, nor a lake or a pool the Horizons Research team took an afternoon out in Edinburgh for an afternoon of forest bathing at Lauriston Castle. Fully weatherproofed for Scotland (i.e. dressed for all four seasons) and with open minds we met Eve at the entrance to the castle, where…

It’s Like Being A Rock Star As An Associate At Horizons!
We believe in the power of collaboration. Andy Griffiths shares his experiences of an ongoing partnership with Horizons Research.

Clackmannanshire: a Community Approach to Preventive Services
Earlier this year, Horizons was commissioned by the Scottish Government as an Evaluation Learning Partner to the Family Wellbeing Partnership (FWP) in Clackmannanshire. The WFP which began in 2020, is helping to develop and support a resilient community ecosystem in Clackmannanshire by implementing a systemic shift towards preventative and relational public services, and ensuring that…

Introducing New Leadership Tools – A Resource for Leaders Working Through Disruption
How the team at Horizons Research updated a resource for leaders

Using good design to keep children and young people at the centre
Ida Henrich outlines Horizons approach working with South Ayrshire Children’s Services learning partnership

Whole Family Approaches in Perth and Kinross
Andrew Griffiths outlines his experience working with Perth and Kinross in supporting their journey with whole family wellbeing

Accessibility Scotland Event 2023
Paul Hart outlines his experience at the Accessibility Scotland Event on 8 September 2023