CPD, Events

Festival of Politics 17-25 August 2012

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Politics. Culture. Creativity – A Force for Positive Change

Can  politics  be  creative?    Can  creativity  be  used  as  a  means  of  making   a  real  difference  to  our  culture?    The  2012  Festival  of  Politics  seeks  to   explore  some  of  these  issues  through  debate,  discussion,  drama  and  art.

A rich and varied programme includes sessions on ‘Creativity and Social Change’ and ‘Untangling Article 31 – Children’s Right to Play, Culture and the Arts’, and explores questions such as ‘What has been the most creative force in Scottish politics?

Download the Festival brochure here2012_Festival_of_Politics_Programme

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ACE support for community groups

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The CLD Standards Council for Scotland highlights that community groups in Scotland are invited to apply for support as part of the ACE programme.  ACE stands for Achieving Community Empowerment and is funded by the Big Lottery Fund in Scotland (BIG).  It is a programme of support for community groups and within it the Scottish Community Development Centre (SCDC) will provide at least 10 days of support for at least 10 groups a year.

For more information about the scheme, visit the CLD Standards Council website:

http://www.cldstandardscouncil.org.uk/News_Events/News/ACE_Support_for_Community_Groups

Education News

Education Scotland’s Daily News Bulletin

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Education Scotland publishes a daily e-news bulletin which is mailed to approximately 1400 education practitioners and partners across Scotland. Today’s News is a quick round-up of education related news items from selected sources, including national education organisations, education authorities and other organisations.

To sign up for or post news to Today’s News, email Tegwen.Wallace@educationscotland.gov.uk

CfE, Education News

CfE Briefing: Broad General Education in the Secondary School

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A Q&A guide for practitioners is now available to download from the Education Scotland website. It is the first in a series of briefing documents and raises some key issues which practitioners should be considering as they plan to develop provision for the broad general education at the S1 to S3 stages.

In addition, a guide for parents about broad general education, the period from age three to the end of S3, covers all of the experiences and outcomes across all curriculum areas. It has frequently-asked questions about the period of the broad general education (BGE) including what children learn and how their learning is assessed, understanding learners’ progress and making choices for qualifications.

Download the briefings here:

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/thecurriculum/whatiscurriculumforexcellence/keydocs/cfebriefings.asp?dm_t=0,0,0,0,0

CPD, Education News, Events

Scottish Learning Festival – 19 & 20 September 2012

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Register for the Scottish Learning Festival 2012

http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/slf/?dm_i=LQE,V041,3GU5HR,2JYCT,1

SLF 2012 takes place on Wednesday 19 and Thursday 20 September in the SECC, Glasgow.  The theme for this year’s festival is Creative Learning…Creative Thinking and a number of CLNs are taking part in the seminar programme and the Education Showcase. The full programme of keynotes and seminars, along with details of the range of additional activities, is available on the SLF website.

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Community Toolkit

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Skye and Lochalsh Council for Voluntary Organisations have developed  an online reference tool for community groups of all sizes – from small clubs to larger social enterprises. Containing information on a wide range of topics, the Community Toolkit guides you through consultations with your local community, setting up a group or project, managing and developing your activities and looking after the people that use your services.  The Community Toolkit also includes a section on Generating Income and a funder’s database to help you find suitable funding sources. Find your local Community Toolkit at http://community-toolkit.org.uk/local-toolkit.htm.

Education News

Innovative Approaches to QA & Moderation

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Education Scotland has worked with a range of practitioners to publish case studies on innovative ways of developing quality assurance and moderation processes.  The materials cover the early years, primary, and secondary sectors across a range of subjects and all have been through a national quality assurance and moderation process. Visit the National Assessment Resource (NAR), use your Glow login and view the case studies at the following link:

https://www.narscotland.org.uk/_search.jsp?search_phrase=QA%20and%20Moderation%20Innovation%20Sharing%20the%20Standard

CfE, Education News

Scotland’s New Qualifications

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Two major milestones have been met on the route towards the introduction of Scotland’s new National Qualifications by Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland.

SQA has published the final Course, Unit and Assessment Specifications for the 197 new National Qualifications at National 2, National 3, National 4, National 5 and Higher levels.

Simultaneously, Education Scotland has published a suite of practical advice and guidance for teachers and lecturers to support them in preparing for implementing key aspects of the new qualifications.

The material from both organisations is available to download from their websites:

www.sqa.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence

www.educationscotland.gov.uk/nq

Further information can be found in SQA’s press release


CPD, Dance, Drama, Music, Young People

Short Courses – Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

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The Royal Conservatoire of Scotland has published its 2012-13 programme of short courses for artists at all ages and stages to develop their skills in the performing and production arts. The programme offers specialist creative learning and teaching in dance, drama, music, production and screen, in a variety of formats ranging from weekly classes to learning events and summer schools.

The Conservatoire’s website www.rcs.ac.uk/shortcourses gives further information on the content of their courses and how to apply. Alternatively, you can download the programme here: Short Courses – Portfolio 12-13

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