Education Scotland, in association with Scotland’s Colleges, is presenting this national conference on how well colleges and schools develop learners’ essential skills, building upon their prior experiences and preparing them for further learning or employment opportunities.
The keynote speakers will be Michael Russell MSP, Cabinet Secretary for Education, and Ian McMillan CBE, Director of CBI Scotland.
With Curriculum for Excellence as the focal point, the conference workshops will explore planning, and learning and teaching approaches to develop and recognise learners’ essential skills.
There will be 10 workshops exemplifying excellent practice in developing learners’ essential skills in schools and colleges. These include presentations from:
- Ayr College
- Education Scotland’s Inter Authority Skills Group
- Govan High School
- James Watt College
- Glencryan School
Event details
Date: 25 September 2012
Cost: £75
Venue: Hilton Hotel
Location: Glasgow
Target Audience: Managers in schools, colleges and community-based providers, curriculum managers, local authority staff, employers, private training providers, employability officers.
How to apply: For the full programme details and to book online, see the event page on the Scotland’s Colleges website.
Online bookings close: 24 September 2012
Contacts: Ann Kirkwood (Tel: 01786 892131) / Dawn Brooks (Tel: 01786 892007
