2808, 2017

St Mary’s Primary School (North Ayrshire): Work-based learning opportunities through community partnerships

St Mary’s Primary School, finalist at the Scottish Education Awards 2017, has developed a systematic approach to career education weaving work-based learning opportunities across the curriculum.  This includes an assisted work placement programme for all P7 students with local business across a wide range of sectors from science and technology, IT and the hospitality sector.    The programme is now running in its second year.   Headteacher Mary Hume says:  “We have built excellent relationships within the town evidenced

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2808, 2017

Maisondieu Primary School (Angus): Opening horizons and challenging stereotypes through career education

Rising to the challenge set by the Career Education Standard 3-18, Maisondieu Primary School has woven career education and advice into their curriculum from early years to P7.   Working in partnership with parents and the wider community the school harnesses a range of resources and support to develop skills and career aspirations for the 21 century.  A working group, led by a parent-teacher partnership and local community partners, helped to promote the

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