Naidheachdan bho Foghlam Alba 03.03.14
| Scotland’s colleges |
| Meeting the needs of learners and employers through effective planning, application and admission processes in Scotland’s colleges
Education Scotland, on behalf of the Scottish Funding Council, has published an aspect report on the provision in Scotland’s colleges. |
| Curriculum for Excellence |
| CfE and Glow News – February 2014
The latest issue of CfE and Glow News is now available online. CfE and Glow News provides you with information on Curriculum for Excellence and support for practitioners, along with details of forthcoming Glow events. |
| Additional support needs |
| Addressing the Needs of All Learners – 29 March, Larbert Practitioners with responsibility for the delivery of physical education for children and young people with additional support needs are invited to attend this one-day event which focuses on providing positive learning environments for all learners in physical education. This is a free event and is open to senior management, teachers and support staff from special schools, units and mainstream schools working with young people 3-18 years. More information and registration details are on the Education Scotland website. |
| Scottish Education Awards 2014 Nominations for the 2014 Scottish Education Awards have now closed and the judging process has begun. All finalists will be notified in late March. Thank you to everyone who submitted a nomination. |
There is a proforma seeking feedback on four questions:
- Does the draft Statement cover all the key elements to be considered?
- What are the benefits and opportunities in setting out the ambitious Statement?
- What key priority would you wish to see within an Action Plan for the final Statement?
- How might your organisation play a key role in implementing the final Statement?
Feedback should be sent to Education Scotland(enquiries@educationscotland.gov.uk) by Friday 14 March 2014.
Glow TV events:
Centre on Thursday 6 March and for those of you who are unable to attend we will be broadcasting two sessions live from there on the day.
First World War: Trench Warfare
12 March 13.30
Join the National Museum of Scotland for a unique opportunity to explore the experience of Scottish Soldiers serving on the Western Front between 1914 and 1918 through objects – including uniform and weapons – and first-hand accounts of life in the trenches, including letters and photographs. The sessions will be led by one of the expert enablers, who will work with participants to build up a picture of life on the front line.
Ask the Expert – The Romans
24 March 13.30
A fantastic series of live broadcasts from the National Museum of Scotland which let pupils explore the collections and meet experts face to face. You can ask questions, come up with answers and explore object handling collections on screen.
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