Professional Update Support Sessions

Notification of future Hub meetings
Abi Adam and myself have arranged further support sessions for staff who are engaging directly with PU in the GTC sign off year 2014-15 (registration years ending in 9and 4) and associated line managers in response to frequently asked questions. These relate particularly to using the standards to self-evaluate and how to manage what is considered useful and appropriate in support of recording professional learning and its impact.
The sessions have been arranged as follows, split into two parts due to the nature of queries. The first part is for reviewees (unpromoted staff) and the second half for reviewers. (Of course reviewers will also be reviewees so there will be a common element to both parts).
The sessions will take place as follows and venues will be confirmed soon:
HUB 1
Wed 18 March
Reviewees 4pm Reviewers 4.45pm
HUB 2
Tues 24 March
Reviewees 4pm Reviewers 4.45pm
HUB 3
Wed 1 April
Reviewees 4pm Reviewers 4.45pm
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Please forward any questions or areas you would like addressed at your session to abi.adam@westlothian.org.uk  by 27 February.

CPD Bulletin 9th February

In this bulletin;

  • Higher: dual running
  • Life-skills Mathematics – SOLAR update
  • International Accounting Standards – changes to terminology
  • Marker opportunities
  • Proposed new NPA Introduction to Horticulture SCQF level 4
  • Advanced Higher support events
  • Internal Assessment Support Materials
  • New Higher Modern Studies question paper
  • SQA Co-ordinator Research
  • Subject Update
  • Understanding Standard Packs
  • Higher: dual running

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Attending CPD Courses – Reminder

If staff book a course through the EMS system and are then unable to attend, the CPD staff should be alerted. Many courses are fully booked in advance and this will allow the place to be offered to those who are on the reserve list.

Please do not attend a course if a place hasn’t been booked through the EMS system. Venues are organised by tutors and materials prepared to cater for the expected number of delegates.

Please contact cpd@westlothian.org.uk if you require any further information.

CPD Bulletin 3rd February

In this bulletin;

  • New National Qualifications 2015 Coursework Materials
  • National Qualifications – Importance of correct entry level
  • Stationery for externally assessed coursework
  • Understanding Standards packs and events materials
  • Subject Update
  • Adapted Question Papers Requests – Final reminder
  • All other Assessment Arrangements Requests – Final reminder
  • Digital Answer Books
  • Hospitality Practical Assignments 2015
  • Upcoming NQ key dates

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