posted by Andy Garnett, Active Schools Lead Coordinator, Schools & Learning
One week to go on the Step Count Challenge and teams from schools are riding high on the Angus leader board. A great collective effort from all teams across Angus, with the total volume of steps now approaching the 50,000,000 mark!
Beautifully illustrated in this clever ‘ginfographic’ below. What better incentive do you need to make the final week count!
posted by Kim Walker, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools & Learning
For Teachers interested in applying for the Teacher Leadership Programme
SCEL have arranged an online information session for the Teacher Leadership Programme to allow any potential applicants to ask any questions they may have and get some more information about the programme in general. Please find all information regarding the session below.
We are holding an online information session about the Teacher Leadership Programme on the 27 February 2018 at 7.30pm to 8.30pm. The online information session will provide you with an opportunity to find out more about SCEL’s Teacher Leadership Programme. This will be particularly useful for teachers who are considering applying to the next cohort of the programme. If you would like to register to join this information session, please go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/scel-teacher-leadership-programme-information-session-tickets-42530858944?discount=Participant) and complete the online registration form.
The online session will be delivered via Glow Meet and a Glow login will be required in order to take part. If you need help accessing your Glow account please use the contact details on this webpage: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/help/glow-contacts/
If you have any questions about the online session or any queries relating to the programme that you would like answered prior to the information session, please contact Fearghal Kelly at Fearghal.kelly@scelscotland.org.uk.
posted by Carol Lyon, Schools & Learning Support Officer
The Scottish Development Education Centre, SCOTDEC, is launching a Europe-wide project for secondary teachers which aims to support them to add a Global Citizenship dimension to their subject teaching – probably with a focus on the BGE. The project will focus on teaching controversial issues such as climate change and migration as well as the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The first phase of the project is the creation of small teacher working groups around 5 curriculum areas – Science, Maths, English, Modern Languages and Social Subjects who will receive training on Global Citizenship and develop classroom materials. This is a great opportunity for teachers to get involved in a project and network with colleagues across Europe.
I have attached an overview of the project which also details the role of teachers who get involved in the first year of the project. It would be appreciated if you could pass it on to any secondary teachers who might be interested. GIGs project overview for teachers
posted by Andy Garnett, Active Schools Lead Coordinator, Schools & Learning
NHS TAYSIDE P.O.S.T (Paediatric Overweight Service Tayside)
Childhood Obesity and the Role of the Professional
Training Courses Levels 1 & 2
These 2 half day courses are for professionals from any sector – NHS, Council, Leisure, Education and Voluntary Bodies who work with children and are interested in gaining practical skills and up-to date knowledge on childhood obesity.
There is no cost for attending these courses. The courses are delivered by members of the NHS Tayside, Paediatric Overweight Service Tayside team and are available across Tayside in 2018.
Level 1
what is obesity and how do we recognise it in childhood
simple positive family lifestyle advice
role of P.O.S.T. and referral pathways
Tuesday 17th April: 1.30pm – 4.30pm – Arbroath Infirmary – Board Room
Friday 20th April: 9.30am-12.30pm – PRI, Perth, Fothergill Room (in maternity building)
Tuesday 1st May: 1.30pm-4.30pm – King’s Cross, Dundee – Board Room
Level 2 (previously level 3)
basic behavioural change tools utilised in childhood obesity
how to deliver a short healthy weight intervention with children and young people
Tuesday 15th May: 1.30pm-4.30pm – Arbroath Infirmary – Board Room
Friday 8th June: 1.30pm-4.30pm – King’s Cross, Dundee – Board Room
Wednesday 13th June: 9.30am-12.30pm – PRI, Perth – Board Room
Level 1 is a stand alone course and does not require any previous knowledge of the subject. However please note that for those wishing to undertake level 2 we consider it essential that the courses are undertaken in order – 1 through to 2.
We now also recommend that in your own time you undertake the web based ‘raising the issue’ training from NHS Health Scotland. www.healthscotland.com. and would highly recommend that this is undertaken before taking POST level 2 training.
Places are limited on all courses – to apply for a place please contact Andy Garnett, Active Schools at GarnettA@angus.gov.uk. You will be sent an application form which you will email back to the NHS Post Team to secure your place.
posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning
Please see attached link for the January 2018 Families Outside Bulletin. January 2018 FO
posted by Alita Spink, Schools and Learning Support Officer, Schools and Learning
Breathing Space is Scotland’s national mental health phone line. When someone calls us when they are feeling low, stressed or anxious, their call is answered by one of our specialist advisors. Our advisors come from a range of mental health, counselling and social work backgrounds. The service is open when other support such as family, friends or GPs may be unavailable. People who call us can speak about what’s on their mind or ask about helpful resources in their area.
Call Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 as a positive first step if you’re feeling low, stressed or anxious #365BrighterDays #TimetoTalk
‘365 Brighter Days’ is a new campaign led by Breathing Space to encourage everyone in Scotland to practise a positive outlook to life for better mental wellbeing.
365 Brighter Days Calendar can be downloaded from www.breathingspace.scot to inspire positive thoughts every day of the year.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Corinna Davies
Communications & Marketing Manager
Breathing Space/ NHS Living Life
NHS 24 Mobile: 07776 457 115
Corinna.Davies@nhs24.scot.nhs.uk
