Supporting connected learning across Scottish schools
Seesaw at Rowantree Primary School
Rowantree Primary School in Dundee has embedded Seesaw into everyday classroom practice as part of its whole-school digital learning strategy.
What began as a pilot during remote learning has grown into a connected approach to teaching, assessment and family engagement across P1–P7. Today, staff use Seesaw as the central hub for capturing learning, organising CfE evidence and keeping families connected to classroom experiences as they happen.
Serving a community where deprivation and the digital attainment gap are closely linked, the school is focused on creating more consistent and accessible learning experiences for pupils, staff and families alike.
The impact of connected learning across Scottish schools
Seesaw as the whole-school hub
Connecting learning, evidence and family engagement in one place
Embedded across P1–P7
Supporting connected learning across the whole school
Pupil learning made visible
Helping pupils show and explain their thinking through multimodal tools
One connected place for learning, assessment and family engagement
At Rowantree Primary School, Seesaw acts as the hub for evidencing learning across the curriculum.
Rather than moving between disconnected tools, staff use Seesaw to bring classroom learning, feedback, assessment and family communication together in one place.
Using Seesaw, staff:
- Bring learning, evidence and communication together in one place
- Support more consistent connected learning experiences from Early Years through to P7
- Keep families connected to learning as it happens
Helping teachers work smarter, not harder
Seesaw fits into everyday classroom routines, helping staff capture learning without adding extra admin.
At Rowantree Primary, teachers use folders, CfE outcomes, screen recording and Seesaw AI to organise evidence, support assessment and reuse existing resources more efficiently.
Teachers use Seesaw to:
- Keep CfE evidence organised and accessible in one place
- Capture practical learning through voice, video, photos and annotation
- Turn existing resources into interactive activities using Seesaw AI
Supporting equitable digital learning experiences
Seesaw gives pupils flexible ways to show what they know, not just through written work.
Using voice, video, drawing, photos and screen recording, pupils can explain their thinking, revisit learning and share progress with adults at home.
With Seesaw, schools can:
- Help pupils show and explain their thinking in different ways
- Support participation across a wider range of learning needs and communication styles
- Keep learning visible for pupils, staff and families
“Using Seesaw’s digital portfolios has really enhanced the school experience for our whole community.”
Michael J., Angus
“It helps parents engage and see what their child is learning throughout the year rather than receiving everything at the end.”
Fiona B., Glasgow
“It provides an effective, electronic learning journals that my staff can complete quickly and easily WITH children, actively involving them in the learning process.”
Justine H., East Renfrewshire
New ways schools are building on Seesaw
Schools, like Rowantree Primary, that are already using Seesaw for learning journals and family engagement are now using newer tools to support planning, assessment and differentiation.
Generate Activity with Seesaw AI
Turn existing resources, PDFs and lesson ideas into interactive activities.
Embed YouTube Video
Add distraction-free educational videos to lessons and extend learning with auto-generated quizzes
Behavioral message support
Seesaw’s AI Messages Assistant helps teachers draft messages home about challenging student behaviors.
Seesaw's commitment to pupil safety
Safe for pupils, built just for you
Seesaw supports secure, connected learning experiences with student privacy and safeguarding built into the platform from day one.
We prioritise meaningful learning over screen time, giving pupils a safe way to capture, reflect on and share their learning. Privacy and security aren’t just checkboxes — they’re part of how schools confidently use Seesaw every day.
- GDPR and SOC 2 certified, with data stored in the UK
- Built-in data controls for schools and local authorities
- Controlled permissions and visibility settings
- Support for safeguarding and digital governance processes
- Secure family communication
Bringing learning, evidence and family engagement together
See how Scottish schools are using Seesaw to make learning more visible, connected and accessible across the school community.