F4S: Teacher Industry Insights Event

What is a Teacher Industry Insights event?  Bring industry insights into the classroom by offering sessions to teachers. These could be in the classroom or workplace. This is an opportunity for teachers to understand the motivations and drivers of industry sector employers. A fantastic opportunity for dialogue between professionals. What is the impact of a Teacher Industry Insight Event? Teacher Industry Insight Events are a useful way of cross referencing

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My Enterprising Profile – Reflection Tool

We are also delighted this week to relaunch our “Enterprise Profile” personal reflection tool through our website. Originally developed three years ago the report has been updated to add area which give young people an understanding of their strengths and how to maximise their talents as well as looking at their potential growth areas. The re-issue, in collaboration with our friends at Scotland’s Enterprising Schools, is a great chance to

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Founders4Schools – News

Announcing the Founders4Schools iPad App On October 9th we announced the new Founders4Schools iPad App being rolled out across schools in Glasgow City. A brand new tool for teachers who want their students to benefit from encounters with local business leaders. The first version of the app will let teachers go through the full booking process: set up your event, share the details with us and find suitable speakers from

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Explorathon is coming!

Explorathon is a set of interactive ‘Meet the Researcher’ events happening all over Scotland on Friday 28th and Saturday 29th September. It’s part of a Europe-wide programme called European Researchers’ Night, there’s a particular emphasis on European funded research but any researchers can take part. Check out the link below to see what is happening near you! http://www.explorathon.co.uk/

SDS Event: ‘Ensuring Foundation Apprenticeships are at the heart of the curriculum’ – catch up

A thought-provoking event on the further expansion of Foundation Apprenticeships across the country has taken place in August with a number of inspirational presentation s by gues speakers: • Presentation – Damien Yeates • Presentation – Tony McDaid • Presentation – Diane Greenlees • Presentation – Philip Black • Fife case study • South Lanarkshire case study • East Renfrewshire case study • Glasgow case study • Perth and Kinross

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Language skills – a crutial asset in a global economy

More companies are trading with international markets and this has led to growth in global supply chains. Because of this, there is greater demand for workers who have modern language skills, experience of the international business environment and are prepared to work globally. Increasingly, companies are interested in employing people who can engage and communicate with their customers and suppliers around the world. Workers with experience of the international business

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Primary Science Education Conference (PSEC) is coming to Edinburgh!

The Primary Science Education Conference (PSEC) is coming to Edinburgh in June 2019. It will bring together teachers and primary science experts from across the UK and internationally to share best practice in primary science teaching. From 6-8 June 2019, the comprehensive programme will offer outstanding professional development in primary science, complemented by a dynamic exhibition specifically focussed on primary science teaching. Now is the perfect time to register your interest

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The importance of partnership planning to deliver high quality, work-related learning

John Devine, head teacher at  Breadalbane Academy, an all-through school  in rural Perthshire has invested in a unique approach to provide learners with meaningful, tailored and diverse work-based learning opportunities.   The school has introduced a Employer Engagement & Partnership programme with 3-5 year agreements with its business partners implemented by a project officer. “These partnerships lend structure and clarity to the process and help to ensure that engagements are well-planned on both sides, that

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Scottish Learning Festival 2018: 11 exciting DYW related seminars on offer

As one of the key  priorities in education, Developing the Young Workforce related contributions will feature prominently again at the SLF 2018 (19 – 10 September, SCCC, Glasgow).  This year’s main focus  will be on School-Employer Partnerships and STEM related learning around DYW. Here is a list of key seminars: Wednesday, 19 September Title Presenters/education establishment Room/ Time School-employer and Local Authority partnerships: A partnership approach to delivering DYW Donald MacLeod, Western Isles, + Laxdale Primary School

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Inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows are announced

Twenty of Scotland’s most talented entrepreneurs eager to start up their business right here in Scotland are announced as the inaugural RSE Unlocking Ambition Enterprise Fellows. They are the employers of tomorrow, innovating for the future and complete the 40 entrepreneurs participating in the Unlocking Ambition Challenge as announced by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. The start-ups range from a novel online education platform for children to support financial learning to

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