Tag: education

Animals have feelings too

Scottish SPCA’s education programme makes an impact on Edinburgh & Lothians kids

The Scottish SPCA, Scotland’s animal welfare charity and the University of Edinburgh have released research demonstrating the positive impact of Animal Welfare Education for children. The paper was launched with the help of children from Buckstone Primary School yesterday. Continue reading Animals have feelings too

:’Happy readers make good learners’: reading challenge extended

A challenge designed to instil a love of reading in young people is being extended to reach an additional 173,000 children across Scotland. The First Minister’s Reading Challenge will now be open to children in Primary 1 to Primary 7, after the success of the initial scheme which was for primaries 4 – 7. Continue reading :’Happy readers make good learners’: reading challenge extended

Schools spending boost for Edinburgh

The City of Edinburgh Council benefitted from a nationwide increase of 2.7% in education spending last year, thanks to Scottish Government efforts to close the attainment gap and provide local authorities with a fair funding deal. Local MSP Ben Macpherson says that means a good deal for the city’s schoolchildren. Continue reading Schools spending boost for Edinburgh

What does the future hold for you?

Edinburgh College has the right course to get you where you want to go.There are many reasons why you should study at Edinburgh College.

• Firstly, we have exciting partnerships with industry leaders such as Mitsubishi, Visit Scotland and Standard Life, and we are committed to making students ready for work with real-life working environments.

• We offer progression routes to top universities throughout Scotland and the UK, and we also offer a supportive learning environment where you can receive guidance from our student support team.

• We have over 700 courses for you to choose from, from entry level to degree level, and with a variety of flexible options to suit you.

Urgent action needed in schools to address childrens’ mental health

Figures produced by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) have highlighted dramatic increases in the reasons pupils are being identified with additional support needs (ASN) in Scotland’s schools. Continue reading Urgent action needed in schools to address childrens’ mental health

Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive

A new teacher recruitment campaign has been launched by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. The ‘Teaching Makes People’ campaign targets university undergraduates studying science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) subjects as well as people currently working in STEM industries. Continue reading Swinney launches STEM teacher recruitment drive

£7 million boost for Edinburgh schools

Schools in Edinburgh will benefit from a £7,472,400 funding boost as part of the Scottish Government’s drive to improve standards in schools, it has been revealed. The share each school is due to receive from the Scottish Government’s new £120 million Pupil Equity Fund has been revealed by Deputy First Minister John Swinney. Continue reading £7 million boost for Edinburgh schools

Training session: Overcoming language barriers

Overcoming Language Barriers for  Frontline/Reception Staff  –

Training Opportunity for Workers in North Edinburgh

10am – 12pm, Thurs 26th Jan 2017, Muirhouse Library, Pennywell Road

Learn about:

  • Practical ways to remove language barriers in your organization.
  • Race equality in Scotland
  • Some of the current challenges for BME communities.

The trainer will be Eleanor McKnight from Elite Linguist CIC. Living in Harmony and Muirhouse Library are organizing the training.  Book your free place by contacting Adam Farquhar on 0131 551 1671 or emailing

livinginharmony@pchp.org.uk

Learning from history: Scottish pupils to visit Arras

Battle of Arras and Dr Elsie Inglis confirmed as Scottish commemorations for 2017

Scotland will mark the Battle of Arras and the centenary of the death of Dr Elsie Inglis as part of this year’s World War One commemorations, Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop has announced. Continue reading Learning from history: Scottish pupils to visit Arras