New campaign to promote the benefits of human rights. The Scottish Government’s #FlyTheFlag for human rights campaign is part of a contribution to the objectives of Scotland’s National Action Plan for Human Rights, where evidence demonstrates that people are insufficiently aware of their rights and do not feel empowered to claim their rights. New research carried out by You Gov has shown that one in five Scots believe that human
The SCQF Partnership is currently undertaking research to evaluate how the SCQF is being used by learners across all areas of education including school, college, university, CLD and those currently in employment. We would like to establish the level of knowledge of the SCQF and how it is being used by learners to make decisions on their learning and plan their learning pathways. We would also like to establish if
An innovative project to embrace career education and skills development for primary pupils has been developed by Highlands Council. Lochadril Primary School, Inverness, in conjunction with Skills Development Scotland, the charity Barnardo’s, and a number of industry partners have created a far reaching programme to engage young learners in considering their future career pathways. The fourteen week project amongst others aims to develop in learners an awareness for skills required to work in
West Lothian College has pledged to develop a spirit of innovation, enterprise and partnership in STEM education and training. They aim to provide first class and consistent opportunities for all their learners in this area. The college will focus on a wide range of issues in order to create new and flexible methods of learning to maximise educational outcomes around STEM. These include giving STEM education a more prominent status, focusing on employment opportunities
Since the launch of Investors in Young People (IIYP) in July 2014, we’ve worked with over 200 organisations across Scotland. These organisations employ young people to help their businesses to grow and they know the benefits of bringing in new skills, talent and ideas. They embrace the value that working with an Investors in Young People Specialist brings to help them build on great work and improve their strategies. Investors
Young people from across Loch Lomond and the Trossachs National Park attended a glitzy red-carpet awards ceremony on the 29th October 2015 at Cameron House to celebrate their creative achievements in the Skills Partnership’s Park Previews Project – to promote careers in the National Park. During the past year, the Community Partnership’s (CP) Skills Partnership provided 20 pupils from Hermitage Academy in Helensburgh, Vale of Leven Academy, McLaren High in
Tuesday, December 8, 2015 @ 11am Register for this session here. In March this year Education Scotland published ‘Building Society: Young people’s experiences and outcomes in the technologies’. This impact review recognised how important this area of the curriculum is in preparing young people for the world of work. Technologies at work is a series of Glow TV sessions that will allow young people to interact with people who have
Register: When is it? Thursday, 3 December, 4 – 5 pm Where? Live on Glow TV (Glow login required). Register here Who is this for? Head teachers, teachers, employers, parents/carers and anyone one else interested/ involved in the development of career education from 3 -18. Presenters: Mairi Thomson, Development Officer, Skills 3 – 18 Team); Ken Edwards, Education Programme Lead, Skills Development Scotland; James Cook, Depute head teacher, Crown Primary School,
Skills Scotland Glasgow, in partnership with My World of Work, is a two day event taking place at the SECC Glasgow on Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November between 9.30am and 3pm, with a dedicated open evening for families, parents and carers on Wednesday 18 November 5pm-7pm. The event attracts over 6,000 visitors each year. Skills Scotland events are all about inspiring the nation’s youth about their future careers and
Free professional learning workshops available for practitioners at Hillpark Secondary School, Glasgow on 25th November 4 – 6pm. Come along and learn about air pollution, how to use data about air quality in your classes and finding indicator species such as lichen in your local area! Sign up using our simple survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/AirQualityCPD
