posted by Louise Kirby, YMI Coordinator, Schools & Learning

Opportunity for Angus primary and secondary schools to have the Travelling visit their school, please see full detail, costs and contact details for booking.

Travelling Gallery Autumn 2019 Exhibition
Touring August to December 2019

Alec Finlay
Day of Access

Travelling Gallery is pleased to be working with Scottish artist and poet Alec Finlay for its Autumn 2019 exhibition and tour. Entitled Day of Access, the theme and focus of the exhibition is disabled access to nature – drawings, sculpture, photography and poetry which all explore the effects disability has on mobility and access to nature.

Launching as part of the Edinburgh Art Festival in August, Day of Access will tour Scotland until December – book your place now.

Alec Finlay is declaring a national Day of Access, to enable access to wild land for the disabled and marginalised. The pilot Day of Access will take place in June 2019 at Schiehallion with Finlay taking on the role of activist and encouraging estates to open their tracks for people who can no longer get into the hills. The pilot Day of Access will be documented by a young photographer and the resulting images will appear in the Travelling Gallery.

Alongside documentation from the Day of Access, Finlay will exhibit his own drawings, sculpture and poems. There will also be a selection of work from invited artists and poets, including Ken Cockburn and Hannah Devereux, making the exhibition hugely collaborative.

The exhibition will benefit a diverse audience of all ages. Alec Finlay and his collaborators have developed a series of workshops to complement Travelling Gallery’s visit and provide further discussion around disability.

Counterpane (blanket landscape), Alec Finlay, photography Hannah Devereux, 2016

Travelling Gallery was established in 1978 and continues to bring contemporary art to communities throughout Scotland. Its dual focus is to create highly engaging exhibitions and to provide a unique platform for arts education. Curated with the Travelling Gallery’s diverse audience in mind, the exhibitions display innovative artistic practices, representative of the international art scene. Travelling Gallery is a ‘not for profit’ organisation, regularly funded by Creative Scotland and supported by City of Edinburgh Council.

The cost of hire of Travelling Gallery for one 5-day week is £800 + VAT. The week could run either Monday to Friday or Tuesday to Saturday. The gallery will be able to travel to a different venue each day, which could be a school, community or public venue. Alternatively, depending on geography, we can offer 1 day hires at a rate of £160 +VAT.

At schools, pupils can visit the gallery in groups of up to 20 pupils for about 30 minutes at a time and Travelling Gallery staff will give a presentation to each group about the exhibition. A learning resource pack will also be available for teachers before the visit.

Vicky Konieczny | Travelling Gallery Assistant | Culture Services |Place |City of Edinburgh Council|City Art Centre, 2 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DE |0131 529 3930 |vicky.konieczny@edinburgh.gov.uk |travellinggallery@edinburgh.gov.uk | www.edinburghmuseums.org.uk | www.travellinggallery.com

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Strategic Policy and Performance

Foyle Foundation Schools Library Programme (UK)
State funded schools as well as dedicated schools that do not have or want to improve their libraries can apply for funding of between £1,000 and £10,000 through the Foyle Foundation Schools Library Programme. Priority will be given to primary schools and to funding library books. The Foundation will also consider contributions towards e-readers, library software, necessary IT equipment and specialist seating/desks. Preference will be given to schools which can clearly demonstrate that their library can be maintained and renewed in the future. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Funding for Projects that Support Disadvantaged Young People (UK)
Grants of over £10,000 per project are available to not for profit organisations and schools that work with young people who are experiencing disadvantage through illness, distress, abuse or neglect; any kind of disability; behavioural or psychological difficulties; and / or living in poverty or situations of deprivation. Schools can also apply for funding but the project must be additional to their statutory duties. The funding is being made available through the BBC Children in Need Main Grants programme. The next closing date for applications is the 13th September 2019.

Grants for Chemistry-Based Public and Schools Engagement Activities (UK)
Grants of up to £2,000 are available for chemistry-based public and school engagement activities that offer teachers a range of effective curriculum-enriching opportunities to further engage their students. Open to individuals and organisations, the aim is to provide hard-to-reach student audiences with inspiring chemistry engagement opportunities through outreach activities. The Chemistry Society’s Small Grants Outreach Fund is run on a rolling basis with the next deadline being 12 noon on the 9th September 2019.

Funding for Chemistry Clubs at Schools and Colleges (UK)
Schools and colleges can apply for grants of up to £1,000 to run chemistry activities. The funds which are made available by the Royal Society of Chemistry, are targeted at activities run at schools and colleges outside the normal science timetable. Activities should be focused on generating interest in chemistry in all ability levels or which may provide opportunities to stretch and challenge the already able and motivated students. Applications from existing chemistry clubs looking to expand/ enhance activities would be welcome as would those from schools and colleges interested in starting a new club. An application would need to indicate how the longevity of the proposal was ensured and how best practice and experience from it might be shared within and between other (perhaps feeder) schools. The application must be made by a teacher at a primary or secondary school. Applications can be submitted at any time.

posted by Carol Lyon, Education Support Officer, Schools and Learning

Sumdog is an online Maths and English program where pupils practise skills aligned to the Curriculum for Excellence. We organise fun, free maths contests for Angus and would like to help pupils get involved.

How do I enter my class?
You can enter your class here.
Simply select the class/classes you would like to enter into the contest.

How do pupils take part in the contest?
On the contest start date, your pupils will see the name of the contest on their Activity panel. They will need to have this selected to take part in the contest. They then just need to answer the questions and play the games as normal. Each correct answer will equal 1 point.

How do the contests work?
All the questions are adapted to the pupil, so everyone has an equal chance of winning. There is a maximum number of questions per pupil, and results are based on accuracy, so even if you can only get on the computers for a short period of time your class can still be a winner! Pupils can also take part and answer questions on their own devices outside of school hours. Questions will reflect what you teach in class as they are curriculum-aligned.

How does Sumdog know which questions to ask each pupil?
When pupils first use Sumdog they will do a diagnostic test to place them at their level. Once they have completed the diagnostic test, their answers contribute to the contest. We recommend pupils start practising now so the questions have adapted in time for the contest.

Are there prizes?
The top class will win a 6 month Sumdog subscription, with extra activities and teacher tools! There are also participation awards and certificates for top students.

Where can I find out more?
Find out more, including how to enter here, or contact contest@sumdog.com for any questions or support getting involved.

posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Strategic Policy and Performance

WWI Classroom Project Grants Available to Secondary Schools (Scotland)
Secondary Schools in Scotland can apply for a grant of up to £250 to help with a WWI classroom project of their own choosing. Offered as part of the Scottish Government’s five-year WWI Commemorative Programme to mark the centenary of the First World War, the grant programme aims to help pupils develop their understanding of the causes of the First World War and its impact on people’s lives. Schools can choose to create projects based around the themes of a WWI Conversations event or a Women in WWI Project. Applications can be submitted at any time.

Grants to Enhance the Teaching of Mathematics (UK)
The London Mathematical Society has announced that Mathematics Teachers in the UK can apply for grants of up to £400 to attend specific one or two-day conferences/events organised by professional mathematical organisations. The aim of the grant is to facilitate mathematical professional development to allow teachers in UK schools/educational institutions to develop their subject knowledge. The grant can contribute to the costs of registration for the course and a proportion of the travel and subsistence expenses of attendees. Any application for a grant under this scheme must be made by a teacher of mathematics or ITE provider based in the UK. The grants are open to teachers of mathematics from primary school to A-Level or equivalent (inclusive of STEP/AEA). The next closing date for applications is the 31st August 2019.

London Mathematical Society – Small Grants for Education (UK)
Grants of up to £800 are available to stimulate interest and enable involvement in mathematics from Key Stage 1 (age 5+) to Undergraduate level and beyond. The funding is being made available through the London Mathematical Society’s Small Grants for Education scheme and aims to enhance and enrich mathematical study beyond the curriculum; engage the public with mathematics; and encourage unusual ways of communicating mathematics. There are four application rounds each year and the next closing date for applications is the 31st August 2019.

Holiday Grants for Disadvantaged and Disabled Children (UK)
Schools, youth groups, not for profit organisations and charities have until the 2nd July 2019 to apply for grants of £500 to £2,500 to support recreational trips or holidays within the UK for groups of children (aged 13 or under) experiencing disadvantage or who have disabilities. Priority will be given to applications coming from the 20% most deprived areas in the UK. The grants can cover up to two-thirds of the cost of a holiday or trip lasting one to seven days. The funding is being made available through the Henry Smith Charity. Although the deadline is the 30th April 2019, decisions are made on a first come-first served basis until all the funds have been allocated.

Funding for Secondary School and Sixth Form Colleges Capital Projects (UK)
Grants of up to 50,000 are available to state schools (£100,000 for sixth form Colleges) for capital projects and / or equipment relating to the teaching of science and technology; or projects involving libraries, languages, music or the arts. To be eligible the school / sixth form college needs to be in receipt of an outstanding Ofsted assessment or regional equivalent. The funding is being made available through the Wolfson Foundation’s Secondary Education Programme and the project must cost at least £15,000. There is a two-stage application process and the deadline for submitting stage one applications is the 10th June 2019.

posted by Carol Lyon, Education Support Officer, Schools & Learning

The Education and Skills Committee are launching an enquiry into STEM experiences, particularly for 3-7 year olds. More details are here:

https://www.parliament.scot/parliamentarybusiness/CurrentCommittees/111655.aspx

https://www.parliament.scot