The Sutton Trust is inviting applications for its innovative ‘US Programme‘, which gives bright state school students a taster experience of what undergraduate study at an American university offers. The programme completed a successful pilot year in 2011/12, and the Trust is now expanding the programme.
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Education Scotland has published the first tranche of web-based course materials to support National 4 and National 5 qualifications. The materials have been designed to help teachers and others with the delivery of programmes of learning within the new qualifications framework.
Materials now available are:
We have been working very closely with ADES to co-ordinate the development and publication of exemplar course materials across the full range of National 4 and National 5 qualifications and further materials will be published over the coming months.
This briefing provides advice for practitioners and can also be used to inform partners, learners and their parents in taking forward Curriculum for Excellence.
This latest addition to the series explores the importance of learning in the senior phase. It builds on the information in CfE Briefing 1: Broad General Education in the secondary school and CfE Briefing 6: Progression from the Broad General Education to the Senior Phase: Part 1.
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Pedagoo is a growing community of teachers collaboratively supporting, encouraging and sharing innovative and effective approaches to education. We aim to improve educational outcomes for our young people through positively and professionally sharing our practice.
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Scottish schools will be provided with an additional £1 million to buy musical instruments for their pupils, the Scottish Government has announced. The move has been made by Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan who has also formed a new group to address the issue of how music tuition is delivered, including the question of charges for pupils sitting SQA music exams.
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The holiday season will soon be upon us. The Choices for Life team have come up with some tips for you to have a safe and happy time throughout the festive period.
‘Choices for Life’ is an innovative diversionary and educational initiative delivered by the Scottish Crime and Drug Enforcement Agency (SCDEA) and funded by the Scottish Government.
The main objective is to raise awareness amongst young people aged 11-18 about the risks and dangers of substance use and misuse, including smoking, alcohol consumption and drugs. For more information, visit http://www.sdea.police.uk/choicesforlife.html.
The Citizenship Foundation has an online digital educational tool, Chance to be Chancellor, which gives students a chance to learn about, and share their opinions on, Budget 2013.
Chance to be Chancellor challenges students to make informed decisions on spending and taxation.
Chance to be Chancellor runs until 15 February 2013 and is open to all 14-18 year olds. To find out more click here
Led by Community Drama Director Neil Packham, Young Co. is now looking for new members. You can apply now to be part of the company in 2013. From total newbies to experienced performers, if you’re aged from 18-22 years, we’d love you to be part of our company
A new professional learning community for expressive arts has been set up on glow. Please join us to share news , events , resources , discussions and thinking around this curricular area. All welcome
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