SQA Updates
http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/68833.html/
30 June 2014 – deadline for resolution of NQ Verification certification ‘Holds’
This is the deadline by when ‘Not Accepted’ decisions must be resolved to allow full August certification to proceed for candidates who are affected.
Please re-submit materials as soon as possible – and no later than 18 June.
If you have any queries or questions about this, or require any additional support or guidance, please do not hesitate to contact the NQ Verification team on 0345 213 6766.
Internal assessment support materials
The following new and revised internal assessment support materials were published in May 2014:
- HN: Administration and IT and Business (Integrated); Business
- ASPs: Biology (Revised); Computing; Wellness Therapies
- SVQs: Procurement
Please visit our internal assessment support materials web page to see the complete list: http://www.sqa.org.uk/sqa/46233.html
School Co-ordinator conferences – June 2014
We are hosting five conferences to meet, support and listen to SQA Co-ordinators as we move into session 2014-15.
The conferences will focus on operational and qualifications developments and will include a range of keynote information sessions.
Online bookings are now open. To find out more, visit www.sqa.org.uk/cfeevents
NC in Computing with Digital Media Event – 24 June 2014
This event is for centres currently delivering the National Certificate in Digital Media Computing at SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6 – and for centres considering delivering the revised awards in the future.
You will be able to see the new frameworks, find out what resources will be available, and speak to members of the Qualification Design Team who developed the revised awards.
Please register and book: http://mailer.sqa.org.uk/s/44b9 by Tuesday 17 June 2014.
Star Awards 2014 – new category: Sustainable Development Educator of the Decade
Find out more about the Sustainable Educator of the Decade Award
We hope that you will consider nominating a member of your staff or a team from your centre. The closing date for entries is Friday 27 June 2014.
Nominate your stars today at www.sqa.org.uk/star
If you have any enquiries about the nomination process please call our Events Team on 0345 213 5580.
CPD EVENTS
The opportunities at the University of Stirling are as follows:
- University of Stirling Postgraduate Certificate in Developing Leadership – for established teachers who have had some leadership experience/successfully completed the West Lothian in-house programme
- University of Stirling Postgraduate Certificate in Coaching and Mentoring – for middle and senior leaders who wish to develop their skills in supporting professional learning and who will have specific contexts to do so
- University of Stirling Postgraduate Certificate in Advanced Practice – for early career teachers ideally in years 2 to 6 of their career. There is one common application form for the three Stirling programmes. Course information and application forms are available on edweb
(edweb>Services>CPD>Leadership). West Lothian Council will sponsor successful applicants in terms of paying for course fees. Head Teachers are required to endorse the candidate’s suitability. All applications should be printed off, signed by HTs and returned to the address below by Friday 13 June: Thank you for your assistance in sharing this information with staff. I look forward to receiving applications in due course.
WL Introduction to Leadership Course – Briefing Meeting
Following our email of last week and a suggestion from a CPD coordinator colleague, Lesley and I will run a briefing session with a Q&A session at the end to support anyone who is interested in applying for the WL Introduction to Leadership course. The details are as follows:
Date: Wednesday, 11 June
Time: 4.30-5.15pm
Venue: conference room, Broxburn Academy
Please note that attendance is not part of the application process.
Contact: abi.adam@wled.org.uk
EVENTS
School events at the Edinburgh Film Festival
http://www.edfilmfest.org.uk/learning/events-for-schools/media-days
Media Days
These hugely popular events offer an exciting learning experience for students and teachers, allowing an exclusive insight into the Film Industry.
Media Day 1: Thursday 19th June, 10.00 – 15.30, Filmhouse, £6 per pupil, Suitable for S5 & S6
Media Day 2: Wednesday 25th June, 10.00 – 15.30, Filmhouse, £6 per pupil, Suitable for S5 & S6
Accompanying teachers free Doors at venue open 09.30. With breaks at lunchtime and mid-afternoon.
Each of our Media Days include the screening of a film premiere as well as the unique opportunity to hear from visiting film professionals. These events are suitable for S5 & S6 students and will be of particular interest to those taking Higher Media Studies or English.
