0609, 2016

In focus: How ‘Insight’ supports DYW

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September 6, 2016
Assessment, Attainment, Professional Learning, Skills
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Insight assists secondary schools and local authorities in identifying where improvements can be made in the senior phase as well as areas of success and best practice. It supports professional dialogue about performance at whole school, curriculum area and subject level as part of the improvement process to raise attainment and improve post-school participation in employment, further and higher education. Insight went live in September 2014 but did you realise

1108, 2016

What Could I Be? … in Food Production

Peter Murray
August 11, 2016
Assessment, Health and wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning, Skills, Technologies
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Scottish Food & Drink Federation and SRUC have developed this great poster outlining the breadth of career opportunities and chain of jobs involved in food production at Castelton Farm. Looking for activities or discussion points with pupils? Research what you could earn from doing the jobs identified on the poster. Think of your favourite food. Can you create a career map demonstrating who is involved in creating your favourite food? What

1112, 2015

SCQF for Young People: Resources

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December 11, 2015
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The SCQF Partnership offer a range of publications and resources aimed at helping staff, learners, parents and carers understand more about the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) and how it benefits young people in comparing and understanding qualifications and the level of their learning. It is also an invaluable resource for planning their future learning journey. Achievement Counts Leaflet Achievement Counts is the SCQF Partnership’s leaflet for young people.

2511, 2015

SCQF Learner Survey

Peter Murray
November 25, 2015
Adult Learning, Adult Literacies, Assessment, Attainment, CLD, English for speakers of other languages, Family learning, Inclusion and Equality, MCMC/16+LC, Research, Skills, Supporting Learners, Universal Support
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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

1109, 2015

Regional Events to discuss the draft National Improvement Framework

Peter Murray
September 11, 2015
Assessment, Attainment, CfE, Health and wellbeing, Literacy, Numeracy, Primary, Responsibility of All, Senior Phase, Skills
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The First Minister on 1 September 2015 launched a draft National Improvement Framework for Scottish Education. The Framework will bring together, in a more consistent way, the key information that is needed to support improvement for children. It builds on the strong foundations of Curriculum for Excellence and aims to ensure that parents, teachers, schools, and local authorities, as well as nationally, we have the access to the right type

2603, 2015

Primary Science: Watch Again Glow Meets and Power point Presentations

Peter Murray
March 26, 2015
Assessment, Early Learning and Childcare, Glow TV, Health and wellbeing, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Social studies
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Following the publication of its 3-18 Curriculum Impact Report for Sciences in September 2012, Education Scotland organised a series of conversation days where priorities for action to secure improvements in science education nationally were identified. Key aspects for development emerged which included: support with the initial planning for learning and teaching in the sciences guidance in and exemplification for assessment in the sciences support for the delivery of topical science

2601, 2015

Submit your seminar proposals for SLF 2015

SLF 2015 takes place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in Glasgow. SLF provides high quality continuing professional learning and is a rendezvous for educational professionals both nationally and internationally, providing a unique platform to engage with a diverse range of experts, colleagues and suppliers. We are now accepting seminar proposals for the 2015 conference programme which will feature around 100 seminars over the 2 days. Is there a

1712, 2014

Scottish Learning Festival 2015 – save the dates

We’re delighted to announce that SLF 2015 will take place on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 September in the SECC, Glasgow. SLF is the largest education event in Scotland and will focus on raising achievement and attainment. Those interested in presenting a seminar at the festival can submit a proposal in January, when further information will be available on the SLF website. Registration for the SLF will open in May,

0812, 2014

Scottish Education Awards 2015 – now open for nominations

Nominations for the Scottish Education Awards 2015 awards are now open. Celebrating the hard work and success in Scottish education, the awards recognise the achievements of people who dedicate their lives to children and young people. There are 17 awards available across a range of categories covering all areas of education. New awards for this year include learning for sustainability, making languages come alive and transforming lives through partnerships. If

0209, 2014

Teachmeet @ SLF 2014

Sign-up now for TeachMeet @ Scottish Learning Festival 2014. Learn something new, be amazed, amused and enthused. This is an informal gathering of those curious about teaching and learning. Anyone can share great ideas they’ve trialled in their classrooms, ask important questions or simply sign up to take part in learning conversations. Education professionals from all sectors are welcome to take part. The Scottish Learning Festival TeachMeet is always something