0703, 2018

Perth and Kinross Council: Learner Profiles and Profiling Guidance

The following documents provide guidance and support materials developed by Perth and Kinross Council to support the profiling process and the creation of learner profiles: PKC Profiling and profiles 3-18 Perth and Kinross: ‘A Skills Framework – creating a standard together’ Along side the documentation a Profiling Notebook 2014 for learners has been developed that outlines its purpose and supports them in the process of compiling their profiles.

0203, 2018

East Ayrshire Council: ‘Learn 4 Work’ Challenge

Learn 4 Work is an innovative project in East Ayrshire where pupils come off-timetable for 3 days and work within a challenge group to produce a solution to a real life business challenge. This allows young people in 4th year to experience the world of work whilst in a school setting. We are looking for a variety of businesses to get involved and commit to setting a business challenge for

2212, 2017

Parkhill Secondary School: Preparing flexible learning pathways for young people with additional needs

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Parkhill Secondary School in Glasgow has developed an exciting and innovative approach to preparing young people with additional support needs for the world of work. In partnership with colleges and employers the school has established their own Enterprise Academy that provides pupils with work-based learning opportunities and industry relevant qualifications. Access the outline of the programme here: Interesting Practice in Skills DYW Parkhill secondary school LP MM The following film clips outline the format, experiences

3008, 2017

Equality & Inclusion: Good practice exemplars

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The following four good practice exemplars have been published on the National Improvement Hub to highlight initiatives that help learners requiring additional support to develop skills and find employment. Exemplar 1: Enable Scotland’s ‘Stepping Up’ programme This innovative employability programme offers comprehensive support for young people aged 14 to 19 who have learning disabilities which takes participants from an initial investigation of the world of work, through a process of discovery and planning for their future,

1306, 2017

SLF 2017: DYW seminars

This year’s Scottish Learning Festival continuous to offers a wide variety of DYW related seminars covering key issues such as curriculum pathways for all, senior phase options, work-based learning in primary school, CLD, school/employer partnerships, etc . Seminars will have direct inputs from practitioners, showcasing the practical implementation of DYW across all levels. Outline of DYW related seminars: Wednesday, 20 Sept: Title Presenters Room/ Time Keynote: “Everything around you that you call life was

1306, 2017

Edinburgh International Film Festival 2017

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The programme for EIFF Youth Hub 2017 is now live! Now in its fourth year, EIFF Youth Hub returns for four days packed with free practical filmmaking workshops, masterclasses and events for 15-25 year-olds. Whether you want to gain insights into animation or screenwriting, learn from experienced filmmakers about acting, cinematography or short filmmaking, or if you just want to network and step into a career in film – Youth Hub has

2605, 2017

New release: Review of the implementation of the Career Education Standard (3-18), the Work Placement Standard and Guidance on School/Employer Partnerships

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Education Scotland has undertaken a national review on the implementation of the Career Education Standard (3-18) since its release in September 2015. This also incorporates reflections on the Work Placements Standard and School/Employer Partnership Guidance. The report outlines key strengths identified as part of the review process, exemplifies creativity, innovation and impact and highlights areas of development. We are now working with local authorities across Scotland to identify next steps in how best to

2405, 2017

Scottish Textiles Skills Partnership: ‘Materials World’ – a resource for secondary schools

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Material World is a resource that has been developed for secondary schools, designed to use textiles as a medium for delivering learning outcomes related to the STEM, Circular Economy & Sustainability and Developing the Young Workforce agendas. The resource uses case studies of Scottish textile, leather and fashion companies to provide young people with a deeper understanding of the processes used, and products made in Scotland today. Themed activities are linked

0205, 2017

Erasmus+ Act for Careers Conference, 15th June 2017

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We would like to invite you to attend the Glasgow City Council Education Services Erasmus+ Act for Careers Conference on Thursday June 15th 2017, 09.30 – 16.00 at, The Prince’s Trust Wolfson Centre. Programme Erasmus+ Conference Glasgow Glasgow City Council and the City of Nuremberg have been collaborating since 2014 under the Erasmus+ European education programme to improving support for young people’s employability skills in their transition from school to work.