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

posted by Catherine Laird, Senior Clerical Officer, People Directorate, Early Years

Please see the link to an open day event.  OpenDay_FamilyNurtureSupport

posted by Andy Garnett, Active Schools Lead Coordinator

This year Sport Relief will take on a different look, with events across the whole week rather than the weekend as has been the case in the past. The organisers have expanded the way individuals, groups, organisations and indeed schools can get involved. Schools can even order their own FREE fundraising back via this link https://www.sportrelief.com/schools

In the past the fundraising has been centred around key events such as the Sport Relief Mile, where participants could run/walk 1, 3 or 6 miles. This year there will be a much greater variety of activity for the country to get involved in and indeed run themselves.

In Angus we have a great number of schools who use the Daily Mile to get young people more active. Why not order your free pack and dedicate your Daily Mile to Sport Relief from Mon 19^th – Fri 23^rd March, maybe even invite the local community to join you on a set day that week? A great way to raise money for a great cause and raise activity levels at the same time! If a ‘Mile’ event isn’t right for your school, there are some other equally good ideas on the website. You can even set up your own donation page for your school.

The website also includes some great learning resources that can be used in the classroom to raise awareness of what Sport Relief is all about and the impact the fund raising is making.

Get active. Raise money. Change lives