A year to celebrate

Saltire Society unveils 80th anniversary programme

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A £50,000 ‘Inspiring Scotland’ funding programme for emerging Scottish talent and Scotland’s first ever online literary festival are just two of the eye-catching initiatives revealed today as part of a busy programme of activities to mark the Saltire Society’s 80th anniversary year. Continue reading A year to celebrate

Yousaf: All refugees receive English language tuition

‘English language learning is crucial to ensure successful integration in our communities’ – Humza Yousaf

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All adult refugees who have arrived in Scotland under the Syrian Resettlement Programme are receiving English language training, Humza Yousaf confirmed today. Continue reading Yousaf: All refugees receive English language tuition

Edinburgh College Information Day today

Granton Campus today from 2 – 6pm

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Edinburgh College is inviting anyone wanting to learn about study options to information days at its campuses this week. Course advisors will provide guidance about 2016/17 courses and remaining last-minute places on programmes starting this month. Continue reading Edinburgh College Information Day today

Pioneering Pirniehall!

Read all about it: Local primary school is first to complete Scotland’s library card challenge

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Following the Scottish Government announcement that every child in Scotland should get a library card, Muirhouse Library, Community Learning & Development and Pirniehall Primary School have sprinted out of the educational blocks! Continue reading Pioneering Pirniehall!

Edinburgh College: January courses open for application

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Edinburgh College is inviting anyone who wants to fast track their futures towards great careers and further studies to start a new course in January. Applications are now open for a range of full-time, part-time, evening and open learning courses starting in the new year at the college. Continue reading Edinburgh College: January courses open for application

New year, new career?

Edinburgh College January courses open for application

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Edinburgh College is inviting anyone who wants to fast track their futures towards great careers and further studies to start a new course in January. Applications are now open for a range of full-time, part-time, evening and open learning courses starting in the new year at the college. Continue reading New year, new career?

Edinburgh College develops young workforce

Apprenticeships point the way ahead in Lothian

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Edinburgh College hosted an employer’s engagement event to advance their curriculum strategy around vocational and work based learning last week. Employers, partners, local councils and apprentices joined college leadership to put their heads together and share best practice. Continue reading Edinburgh College develops young workforce

Then play on … City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day

The City of Edinburgh Music School is holding on Open Day at Broughton High School on Saturday 7 November from 11am – 2pm.

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