Tag: education

Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education

Ben Macpherson, SNP MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has given his backing to proposals that will deliver a more inclusive education system by improving the experiences of LGBTI pupils. 

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University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early

The University of Edinburgh has met a key Scottish Government objective to attract students from the country’s most economically challenged areas, three years ahead of schedule. Continue reading University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early

Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference

Representatives from educational institutions across the world came together at Edinburgh College last week week to share ideas and discuss a programme designed to improve opportunities for young people in Panama – through English language teaching. Continue reading Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference

College hosts pupils from Lothian schools for annual construction competition

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Edinburgh College played host to 50 local school pupils as it held the Edinburgh heat of the annual Construction and Built Environment Challenge (CABEC) this week. Continue reading College hosts pupils from Lothian schools for annual construction competition

Childcare Academy Information Session

Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:

THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

· Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment
· Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting
· Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award
· Gain employment in the childcare sector
· Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)
· Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion

Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 4th MARCH 2019

Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session. This will last approx. 1 hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.

· Thursday 25th October @ 10am

If you would like to find out more, please contact Audrey O’Neill (our Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931 or e-mail audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929, e-mail Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

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A new vision for School Libraries

Pupils shape strategy to help improve literacy and boost attainment

Hundreds of young people have informed the development of a new joint strategy to ensure every child in Scotland will have access to a dynamic school library.

The national strategy for school libraries is the first of its kind in the UK. The strategy includes 20 action points to support the improvement of literacy and numeracy, boost attainment across the curriculum, and enable opportunities for family learning.

The strategy will ensure school library services:

  • Are delivered to all pupils from Early Learning and Childcare to secondary school
  • Foster strong links among schools, families and carers
  • Offer creative approaches to learning across the curriculum, including STEM related and digital activities
  • Are included in schools’ improvement plans

Pupils shared experiences of how their school librarian had built their confidence in reading and highlighted how the school library supports their wellbeing, a key theme in the strategy:

“I found people like me at the library” – S1, Inverclyde Academy

“The library is my second home” – S5, Inverclyde Academy

“Coming to the library is my favourite part of school” – P6, Aviemore Primary

“If you’re in the library, you can clear your mind by reading a book” – P6, Aviemore Primary

A specialist group will now be formed from key stakeholders to oversee the implementation of the strategy’s aims and report on progress.

Speaking ahead of the publication on International Literacy Day, Deputy First Minister, John Swinney, said: “School libraries have a vital part to play, throughout the learner journey from 3-18. They support literacy, numeracy, and health and wellbeing, improving attainment across the Curriculum.

“This strategy seeks to make libraries the vibrant hub and epicentre of our schools, promoting an appreciation of literature, an understanding of information literacy and a place of contact, friendship, dialogue and reassurance.

“I am pleased to endorse this strategy and look forward to working with stakeholders, headteachers and library staff to implement it over the next five years.”

Councillor Stephen McCabe, COSLA Children and Young People spokesperson said: “We are pleased that the National School Library Strategy recognises the many practical and innovative ways in which local authorities deliver library services to children and young people.

“The strategy will be a valuable blueprint for all of those involved in developing and delivering school library services to ensure all children and young people get the best from their education.”