0108, 2018

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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0905, 2018

Career Education Standard 3-18: Reflection tool and self-evaluation wheel

In order to reflect on the entitlements of learners and the expectations on teachers and practitioners outlined with in the Career Education Standard the following toolkits have been developed: self evaluation wheel on the CES 3-18 expectations CES 3-18 reflection tool L Entitlements CES 3-18 reflection tool L Entitlements and infographics These can be used in conjunction with a wide range of other resources and exemplifications collated for easy access on

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3008, 2017

Equality & Inclusion: Good practice exemplars

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,

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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

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

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2411, 2016

Career Education Standard 3-18: Parents are key influencers when it comes to career choices

By Ken Edwards, Education Programme Lead, Skills Development Scotland ‘The most important supporters and the greatest influencers of children and young people’s learning and career choices are their parents or carers. They help their children by encouraging them to think and talk about their strengths, skills and interests; to be open minded and ambitious when exploring learning and career pathways; to be well informed when making choices and to be

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0111, 2016

Helping you to help pupils make subject to career connections

Sharon O’Rourke, Skills Development Scotland Helping young people make connections between what they are learning in classrooms and the world of work they’ll enter when they leave school has been brought into sharp focus by Building the Curriculum 4, the Career Education Standard and of course, Developing the Young Workforce. Embedding career information and advice web service My World of Work into lessons, using SDS’s newly developed ‘lesson inserts’, is

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2909, 2016

SLF 2016: DYW and skills featured highly!

The SLF is over for another year and what a great 2 days it was! More than 4500 delegates enjoyed a wide variety of professional learning opportunities on offer from the 110 conference sessions and more than 175 exhibitors.  All the keynote sessions were recorded and are available to watch on our YouTube channel. With 18 directly related seminars, two discussion sessions and explicit references in the keynote address by the Depute First

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2405, 2016

EU Report: Youth work’s contribution to aid transition from education into employment

The contribution of youth work to address the challenges young people are facing, in particular the transition from education to employment. The Report presents results from the work of the expert group set up under the European Union Work Plan for Youth for 2014-2015. The findings detail the role of youth work and its specific contribution to addressing the challenges young people face, in particular the transition from education to

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2005, 2016

BBC News: Career talks ‘boost future earnings’ – research

Career education given to pupils in secondary school can be linked to higher earnings in adult life,  according to the latest research highlighted in a BBC News report. A study published in the Journal of Education and Work suggests that better-informed teenagers are likely to make more advantageous career choices. It measures the earnings benefit as an extra £2,000 per year for every six careers sessions when aged 14 to

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2502, 2016

Scottish Guidance Association: Annual Workshop Day

We are pleased to bring you this year’s SGA Workshop Day, which will be held on Saturday 5th March 2015, from 09.30–15.30, at the Carnegie Conference Centre, Halbeath, Dunfermline. This event is open to everyone involved in the education of pupils. Following the keynote speech from Mairi Thomson and Ken Edwards, you will attend 3 workshops outlined in the Workshop Day Brochure 2016. To book your place, please click here.

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