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

1307, 2015

We can’t afford not to be creative!

Peter Murray
July 13, 2015
CfE, CLD, Early Learning and Childcare, MCMC/16+LC, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Responsibility of All, Senior Phase, Skills, Universal Support
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A key message from the recent Attaining Creative Solutions event was that if we want to engage learners, close the attainment gap and help young people develop the skills they need in order to thrive in an unpredictable and fast changing world, we can’t afford not to be creative. This National Creative Learning Network event brought together senior education staff and practitioners from local authorities across Scotland with operational and

2805, 2015

Informed Scotland – Special Edition – Technologies at work

Peter Murray
May 28, 2015
CfE, CLD, Digital Learning, Early Learning and Childcare, Glow TV, Health and wellbeing, Literacy, MCMC/16+LC, National Qualifications, Numeracy, Primary, Responsibility of All, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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Every aspect of the curriculum has a part to play in helping children and young people understand the world of work, the parts which they might play, and the contributions they might make to business, employment and the economy in their careers beyond school. Within that overall framework it is possible to see a unique role for the technologies, and the particular logic and clarity of a special relationship which

0105, 2015

Educational Partners – Get involved in Glow!

Peter Murray
May 1, 2015
Professional Learning, Responsibility of All, Skills, Supporting Learners
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Are you working with children and young people, including early years, but not in an educational establishment setting? Do you provide educational materials, support or training to young people and would like a broader platform on which to deliver this? Glow might be just the thing that you are looking for! Would any of the following be of interest to you? • Create an online space for your organisation. •

2204, 2015

Fife as a Global Community

Peter Murray
April 22, 2015
Health and wellbeing, Primary, Responsibility of All, Skills, Social studies
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Exhibiting the work of: Carleton Primary; Coaltown of Balgonie Primary; Markinch Primary; Milton of Balgonie Primary; Pitteuchar West Primary; Star Primary; Thornton Primary and Warout Primary The Kingdom Shopping Centre, Glenrothes recently hosted a school event run by St Andrew’s University. Exhibitions of local primary school pupils’ work was on display and the pupils involved were there to discuss the projects that they had been working on, to the public.

2303, 2015

Young Person’s Conversation Day: Working Together on the Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce Agenda

Peter Murray
March 23, 2015
CfE, CLD, Early Learning and Childcare, Responsibility of All, Senior Phase, Skills
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The second Young Person’s Conversation Day on 10th March 2015, organised by the Skills Team (3-18) in Education Scotland attracted almost 180 young people from schools, colleges and universities across Aberdeen City, Angus, Dundee and Paisley and another 30 colleagues from Scottish Government, Local Authority, SDS, Parent organisations, Third Sector and Industry/Employers. Everyone gathered together in Montrose Town Hall to discuss key issues from the Developing Scotland’s Young Workforce (DYW)

1102, 2015

Last chance to enter the Scottish Education Awards 2015

Peter Murray
February 11, 2015
CfE, CLD, Early Learning and Childcare, Expressive Arts, Health and wellbeing, Languages, Mathematics, National Qualifications, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Responsibility of All, Sciences, Skills, Supporting Learners, Technologies
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We’ve received a fantastic number of entries for the Scottish Education Awards but times running out now. The awards showcase and celebrate the hard work and dedication across Scottish education. To be in with a chance of winning make sure you’re entries are in before midday on 16 February. A full list of categories and details on how to enter are on the Scottish Education Awards website. Get you’re entry

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