0501, 2018

Boosting young people’s employability through LifeSkills

‘LifeSkills created with Barclays’ is a free employability programme for 11-24 year olds and we’re thrilled that, to date, we’ve had 5 million young people participate in the programme. Now we’re excited to announce two new initiatives that celebrate the achievements of young people, schools and colleges in their bids to boost career prospects. What is LifeSkills? Back in 2013, LifeSkills was launched to support educators address the growing skills

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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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1703, 2017

Pre-apprenticeships set Craigroyston pupils on the right career path

News report from the SQA: A unique partnership between an Edinburgh secondary school, and a number of local employers from across the city has received special recognition from the Scottish Qualifications Authority. The Pre-Apprenticeship Programme delivered by staff at Craigroyston Community High School in the north of Edinburgh sees a number of the school’s senior pupils embark upon year-long structured work experience placements with local businesses. While on placements for

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2809, 2016

Business Language Champions: Developing skills for the world of work

Many schools across Scotland have developed relationships with business to highlight the relevancy of language skills in relation to the world of work . The following case studies have been developed as part of the ‘Business Language Champions’ initiative  in collaboration with SCILT to suit both employers and schools. Abbotsford House and Burgh Primary School (July 2016) – This partnership between a primary school and a local tourist attraction demonstrated to pupils the relevance

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0209, 2016

Scotland’s Enterprising Schools Conference – developing employability skills for learners from 3 – 18

Scotland’s Enterprising Schools, with the support of Education Scotland, will host a national event for strategic leaders in education to inspire enterprising attitudes, entrepreneurship and the development of skills for learning, life and work in learners. This all-day event will be held on : 26th October 2016 at Princes Trust Wolfson Centre, Cumbrae House, 15 Carlton Court, Glasgow G5 9JP. Access the event programme here:   conference-agenda-2610-draft-updated-031016-2 Delegates will have the

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1508, 2016

CBI’s latest survey reveals an increasing demand for a skilled workforce

The latest CBI survey on education and skills (July 2016) revealed that businesses are predicting a rise in the demand for high-skilled jobs.  There are also growing concerns by employers of a skills shortage amongst the UK workforce the face of a rapidly changing labour market.  In response employers are showing an increasing commitment to supporting the improvement of training and education with 4 out of 5 business now involved in school/college partnerships.

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0707, 2016

‘Making Education your Business’ – a five step guide to school/employer partnerships

This new guide developed by teachers and businesses together with the Royal Society in response to its call for closer collaboration between education, industry and academia.  It aims to provide support school or college-employer partnerships mainly through the lens of STEM.  The guide sets out 5 simple steps for companies planning to engage with education or extend their educational partnerships along side a number of case studies that highlight key features

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1306, 2016

‘DYW – interesting practice’ exemplars: First six now live!

The first six ‘DYW interesting practice’ exemplars have now been published on Education Scotland’s National Improvement Hub, taking account the increasing number of activities around the implementation of this agenda.  These exemplars aim to inspire thinking and discussion around a particular project or key issue as well as to provide people with contacts to collaborate as they progress on their journeys to enhance children and young peoples’ opportunities to develop skills for learning, life and

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2104, 2016

Govan High’s unique school/employer partnership programme

Pupils at Govan High School are given a unique opportunity to develop vital employability skills through a pre-apprenticeship training programme inspired by Peter Crawford, volunteer ‘Skills for Life’ development officer at Morris & Spottiswood.  Peter’s initiative to tackle the issue of youth unemployment led to the establishment  of a highly dynamic partnership programme with the local company providing expertise, equipment and hands on experience for young people considering an apprenticeship as a career pathway. The successful programme now

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2602, 2016

Technical Theatre Symposium – 11 March, Stirling

11 March, 10.15am to 5pm  For the third year running the Scottish Drama Training Network will be bringing together the Technical Theatre sector in Scotland.  This is a key opportunity for people who work backstage to meet with practice-based drama teachers and theatre educators and to take part in discussions, keynote talks and networking. For full information about the day please visit the SDTN website. To register for the Symposium click here.  Places are limited

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