0608, 2018

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

0205, 2017

Erasmus+ Act for Careers Conference, 15th June 2017

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May 2, 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.

1606, 2016

Save the Children Resilience Project

Peter Murray
June 16, 2016
Broad General Education, Community Resilience, Health and wellbeing, Health and wellbeing, Learning for Sustainability, Outdoor Learning, Responsibility of All, Sciences, Skills, Social studies
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Save the Children are looking for two schools to take part in a resilience project that aims to strengthen children’s understanding of emergencies and the actions they can take to prepare themselves, their families and their communities. Click here for more information on the project . It is aimed at children aged 9 – 11 and participating schools will be given a £1000 budget. You can also contact Graham

2901, 2016

Thinking Global about Social Enterprise? – new resource pack

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January 29, 2016
Creativity, Primary, Skills, Social studies
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…. then you might be interested in the new Social Enterprise Resource Pack developed by the British Council, Social Enterprise Academy (SEA) and Real Ideas Organisation (RIO) helping teachers to deliver activities and lessons on social enterprise. Written in clear English and aimed at students aged 7-14, the resource pack is suitable for any educator – no previous experience of social enterprise is needed – and is designed to help achieve key teaching objectives, promote

0302, 2015

Scottish Learning Festival 2015 – Learning for Sustainability

Peter Murray
February 3, 2015
CLD, Community Development, Community Resilience, Early Learning and Childcare, Health and wellbeing, Outdoor Learning, Primary, Professional Learning, Sciences, Skills, Social studies, Supporting Learners, Teacher Education, Young People
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The Scottish Learning Festival (SLF) 2015 will address the theme of raising attainment and achievement for all, with a focus on maximising educational outcomes through: local partnerships and collaboration – to share approaches that lead to better outcomes self-evaluation – to ensure creative and innovative approaches to sustained improvement work-related learning – to improve transitions into sustainable, productive employment. Is your establishment delivering Learning for Sustainability (LfS) that you would

1311, 2014

Disruptive Innovation Festival

Peter Murray
November 13, 2014
CfE, Professional Learning, Sciences, Senior Phase, Skills, Technologies
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Hopefully you will have had the chance to see some of the outstanding sessions available as part of the online Disruptive Innovation Festival which has been running from 20th October to 14th November 2014. For those of you that have not managed to catch any of the sessions or missed some due to other commitments we are delighted to announce that many of the events have been recorded and will

1106, 2013

Commonwealth Class: BBC live debate

DEBATE TIME: Thursday, 13th of June from 1100-1300; Target age: 7 – 14 Join pupils around the world for the first ever Commonwealth Class debate. How it works In class, watch the film on the Commonwealth Class website about the ‘women behind the fastest man alive’. Talk about this in class and gather some opinions, examples and comments to share with pupils around the world. Go back to this page

0606, 2013

Join the “Commonwealth Class”

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June 6, 2013
CfE, Languages
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The BBC, the British Council and the Commonwealth Secretariat have joined forces to bring you Commonwealth Class, an exciting new opportunity for schools. Commonwealth Class is a special initiative that provides teaching resources, online debates and interactive activities for schools to mark the run-up to the 2014 Commonwealth Games. It celebrates the values of the Commonwealth and connects schools and young people as they learn about how to be active,

2810, 2011

New open day programme 2011/12

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New global citizenship open day study visits! We are pleased to announce a new series of the popular, inspiring and practical school open days from Education Scotland’s Developing Global Citizens team. Sign up by contacting globalcitizens@educationscotland.gov.uk or call 0141 252 5000 There is increasing recognition that the rich contexts and learning approaches associated with global citizenship are a powerful means of engaging with Curriculum for Excellence. In this initiative, selected

2810, 2011

School Open Day Event: Woodacre Nursery School, Glasgow City, 18 November 2011

Time: 9:30am – 3.00pm Theme: International and citizenship education within Early Years Woodacre Nursery invites practitioners to visit the school and find out about their dynamic international education programme gaining them full International Schools Award, Green Flag status and the ‘Trades House Citizenship Award’. The nursery school has been involved in Global Citizenship Education for the last 6 years embedding many initiatives related to this theme into their curriculum. Key