HELPING students achieve their ambitions in a world turned upside down by a pandemic has been a significant challenge for schools, colleges and universities across Scotland. What has been crucial, says South Lanarkshire College Principal Aileen McKechnie, is never losing sight of the bigger picture.“Our ambition has always been to be absolutely inclusive, diverse and equal – these values underpin the ethos of the college and are central to the work we do to support not just our students, but our staff and the wider community,” she explains. “We know the importance of ensuring all our students are able to succeed in their studies and in their careers and we want to create the best possible learning environment to help all our learners achieve their ambitions.”