posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning

Vision 2030+ Report launched by Ministers

Vision 2030+, the Concluding Report of the Learning for Sustainability National Implementation Group, has been formally accepted and launched by Ministers. The Report celebrates the progress that has been made by Scottish Schools and reaffirms the importance of LfS as an entitlement for all learners. It also sets out the vision for LfS through to 2030 – the target date for realising the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

In launching the Vision 2030+ Report, Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP, Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science said, “It is now essential that we maintain the momentum and ensure that Learning for Sustainability is fully embedded across our approach to curriculum and our three over-arching strategic priorities for education: the National Improvement Framework, Scottish Attainment Challenge and Developing the Young Workforce. Learning for Sustainability has a crucial role in supporting and enhancing these priorities.”

Read the Vision 2030+ Report

Watch the video of the launch with the Minister (starting at 9:55). Also includes an introduction by Professor Pete Higgins and a presentation by Ms Irmeli Halinen, former Head of the Curriculum in Finland.

Read the Minister’s full statement about Vision 2030+ and Learning for Sustainability.

Other news

• Apply now for a Global Learning Partnership experience in Rwanda and Uganda.
• Latest news about grants and funding for school and community-based projects.
• How can we increase engagement of 18-35 year olds in LfS? Please complete survey.
• New Connecting Classroom LfS professional learning programme for 2018. Apply now!
• STEM Education and Training Strategy (p14) proposes enhanced role for outdoor learning in STEM in early learning and childcare.
• Take One Action Film Festival in Aberdeen and Inverness – see November dates.
• Professional learning programme for outdoor learning in early learning and primary at Stramash Centres in Elgin, Fort William and Oban.
• Sustainable Development Education Online Course by Microsoft Education.
• Shieling Project in Beauly now taking bookings for 2018 residentials.

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning

Please see the link for the latest bulletin.  03rd November Bulletin

posted by Susan Grieve, Websters High School, PC Chair

A powerful voice for the people of rural Scotland.

Youth Transport Survey

Help us reach 16-24 year old people in Rural Scotland

We are reaching out to young Scots to find out how the cost of travel affects them in the their work, studies and personal lives.  Travel affects young people very differently in rural areas where public transport is often irregular, unreliable and expensive, compared to in urban areas where young people can often choose between different forms of public transport for the same journey.

Scottish Rural Action are asking people to take our survey to find out if these impacts are felt equally across Scotland’s rural areas, or if there are particular issues in different regions.  We will then tell Scottish Government what it needs to do to address the imbalance.

Take the survey now

It only takes a few minutes!

posted by Lesley Cook, School Travel Administrator, Schools and Learning

For information please see below the Courier Advert highlighting Bikeability and Adult Cycling.

The advert covers Angus, Dundee, Stirling and Perth & Kinross.

If you have any questions/queries surrounding the two projects please email Marianne Scott, Regional Cycle Training & Development Officer (Tactran) on 07423436803 or mariannescott@cycling.scot

posted by Fiona Robertson, Principal Officer Additional Support Needs (3-18)

Design our Christmas Card adn you could win £50

Sharpen your pencils for the CELCIS Christmas Card competition

We’ve launched our annual Christmas Card competition and we’re calling on children and young people who are looked after to create our card for us.

Your design could be of jolly holly, a singing Santa, or tinselled trees – as long as it’s festive.

The winner will get a £50 voucher and their design will feature ont eh CELCIS ecard, which will be delivered by elf mail across the world!

So get productive with the paint or creative with crayons.  The compettion is open to all children and young peopl who are looked after.

You have until Monday 4 December to get your entries to us by post or email.

Visit the CELCIS website to find out how to enter.

posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer

Please click on the link below to read the bulletin

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