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Kinnaird Waters ELC Centre Larbert - Home Page

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Kinnaird Waters Early Learning and Childcare Centre is located in the north side of Larbert which is approximately 7 miles from the centre of Falkirk. The ELC Centre is situated next to Kinnaird Primary School.

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SupERkids is run for our children by their parents, so we know how tough it is over the festive period when there is 2 weeks off school, no routine, bad weather and everywhere is so busy!

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INDUSTRY

We work together with sponsors and supporters to inspire and educate our young people and the wider audience.

SCHOOLS

We encourage early years settings, primary schools, secondary schools and colleges to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.
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PUBLIC

We promote STEM across Scotland and we achieve this by developing, organising and delivering a range of STEM activities and events.

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We work together with sponsors and supporters to inspire and educate our young people and the wider audience. We encourage early years settings, primary schools, secondary schools and colleges to engage with Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. CLICK HERE We promote STEM across Scotland and we achieve this by developing, organising and delivering a range of STEM activities and events.

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STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is a well-established area and focus for education.

UHI recognises its importance and strives to embed this interdisciplinary approach in our curriculum to inspire innovation through creativity via thearts, (where STEM becomes STEAM). Our UHI strategy identifies that our science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics approach to a multi-disciplinary curriculum, produces the most professional and flexible graduates.

The UHI STEM Outreach Programme has evolved over a number of years to address the skills gaps in science, technology, engineering and mathematics . We have been generously supported by industry partners to offer a range of STEM engagement designed to support early years and primary school learners across regions, the Highlands and Islands, Moray and Perthshire.

The aims of our STEM Outreach Programme are to:

Inspire the next generation by influencing pathways into STEM from early years, through primary and secondary school and into further education and training, to promote access into STEM careers. We achieve this by increasing the confidence of pupils and practitioners to engage with STEM subjects, by providing schools with access to equipment and teaching resources to aid with STEM learning and teaching and offering each school with in-school support to help embed STEM within the school.

Collaboration and Coordination- We aim to work with STEM partners to inform and enhance our activities in providing inspirational experiences towards STEM skills and careers aligned with business needs and economic growth in the local area as well as continuing to address equity of opportunity, with rural and gender as particular areas of focus.

For further details of the STEM Outreach Programme and your local UHI STEM Coordinator, please click the link below.

Over the next few months, new and updated content will be added to this webpage. If you would like to know more or have any queries, please contact us at email STEM@uhi.ac.uk

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STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) is a well-established area and focus for education. UHI recognises its importance and strives to embed this interdisciplinary approach in our curriculum to inspire innovation through creativity via thearts, (where STEM becomes STEAM).

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SCOTLAND'S NETWORK FOR COMMUNITY-BASED YOUTH WORK

Quality youth work programmes, information, resources, training and support.

About us

Changing Lives Through Youth Work

As the largest national youth work organisation in Scotland, supporting 74,860 young people, 1,617 youth groups and over 8,868 youth workers.

Our diverse membership has national reach and is made up of a network of local Area Associations, youth groups, youth workers and volunteers

Youth Scotland values the development of community-based youth work as an essential approach to our work

We want to create ways for youth work to enable more young people to demonstrate what they have achieved personally and within their communities

It has opened more doors and opportunities and helped me meet new people and new contacts to help me with my career and building my network.

Niomi, DJ and young person

Discover more about what we do

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Youth Scotland is the network of Youth Groups in Scotland

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Youth Scotland is the largest national youth work organisation in Scotland, supporting 74,860 young people, 1,617 youth groups and over 8,868 youth workers. Youth Scotland has been around since the early 20th century and has a diverse membership network – from small rural youth groups to large urb…

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We are your charity for Scotland's environment. Our vision is for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We work with you to help combat climate change, reduce litter and waste and protect and enhance the places we care for.

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We award professional qualifications that are the civil engineering standard, lead the debates around infrastructure and the built environment and provide training, knowledge and insight.

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Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) empowers primary school practitioners with the confidence, skills, and networks to develop and deliver engaging and motivating STEM learning experiences.

The work of the RAiSE programme is aligned to the STEM Education and Training Strategy and the Developing the Young Workforce Programme. It aims to raise attainment and achievement in primary science and STEM, and tackle inequity and inequality in learners' experiences and outcomes.

What is RAiSE?

RAiSE is a programme of The Wood Foundation, Education Scotland, Scottish Government and participating local authorities. It has engaged over 20 of Scotland's local authorities to date. The programme was established in 2016 as a pilot programme and is now being extended nationally.

Participating local authorities are provided with funding to recruit a dedicated Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO). The role of the PSDO is to lead and co-ordinate high-quality professional learning and to support practitioner planning, networking, and collaboration. Authorities that have participated include:

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

City of Edinburgh Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dundee City Council

East Renfrewshire Council

Falkirk Council

Fife Council

Glasgow City Council

Midlothian Council

Moray Council

North Ayrshire Council

North Lanarkshire Council

Orkney Islands Council

Renfrewshire Council

South Ayrshire Council

South Lanarkshire Council

The Highland Council

West Dunbartonshire Council

West Lothian Council

What has happened so far?

The network of PSDOs, supported by the National Education Officer for Primary Science, has helped to build the capacity and confidence of practitioners. This has led to innovative approaches and supported the embedding of STEM within the curriculum, and engaging pupils in meaningful ways. The programme has also created strong networks and partnerships, engaging a range of organisations and STEM providers. A range of case studies, reports, and statistics relating to the programme's impact are available below.

In addition, the RAiSE network has collaborated to produce a national Science planning resource for Early to Second Level. This resource supports planning for science around the experiences and outcomes from Early to Second Level. Each plan contains links to other curricular areas and contexts to support interdisciplinary learning. In addition, 'how to' videos have been included to help practitioners engage with some of the suggested activities. These will continue to be added to over time.

Programme statistics

number of practitioner engagements: 28,798

number of establishment engagements: 11,380

number of cluster engagements in RAiSE activities: 2,080

number of RAiSE CLPL events: 2,631

cumulative RAiSE programme practitioner CLPL hours: 69,464

Case studies

PDF file: Engineering and tools through loose parts play (921 KB) This case study will be of interest to primary practitioners who are keen to support young people explore the links between loose parts and the engineering design process.

PDF file: Orkney Builders Case Study (1.2 MB) This case study will be of interest to primary practitioners who are considering approaches to introducing and developing tool use within the classroom and exploring local business input.

PDF file: Pondering Pond Life Case Study (775 KB) This case study will be of interest to practitioners who are keen to support young people in understanding the scientific method through a contextualised, engaging learning opportunity.

PDF file: STEM Hub Case Study (2.9 MB) This case study will be of interest to settings looking to set up a STEM Hub or area. It will illustrate an approach to developing skills experiences linked to STEM.

PDF file: Science Stories Case Study (1.3 MB) - This case study considers how pupils could more effectively recount their science investigation and lesson outcomes through stories or a child-led creative output, rather than writing a standard science report.

PDF file: Improving Pedagogy in STEM (1.4 MB) - This case study will be of interest to practitioners and Senior Leadership Teams in the primary sector.

PDF file: Linking Developing the Young Workforce and STEM (1.0 MB) - This will be of interest to all practitioners, STEM leads in school, and those establishments keen to forge STEM partnerships.

PDF file: Developing approaches to transition using Astrobiology (1.0 MB) - This case study will be of interest to primary and secondary school leaders, curriculum leaders, upper primary practitioners, secondary science teachers and university partners.

PDF file: Developing Primary STEM leaders (1.5 MB) - This case study is for practitioners and Senior Leadership Teams in the primary sector.

PDF file: Developing Parental Engagement (1.3 MB) - This case study will be of interest to primary practitioners who are considering approaches to developing parental engagement in their setting.

Reports

For more information, contact Laura McCafferty, National Education Officer for RAiSE: laura.mccafferty@educationscotland.gov.scot

Termly newsletter

Spring 2023

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RAiSE - Raising Aspirations in Science Education

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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We can provide you with a digital, online farm visit experience in your classroom! We have a number of fantastic CfE linked videos and associated resources.

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Our Early Years Boxes can now be booked. Please contact your local RHET coordinator to book. We also have a fabulous new Early Years resource covering real life farming.

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For a full list and links to all our current accessible resources suitable for 3-18 years olds, please visit our interactive Wakelet which is continually updated.

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The Royal Highland Education Trust are a non-profit, education charity that help young people develop food literacy through experiential learning. We work with farmers, teachers, educators and businesses alike to provide the best possible learning experience for children aged between 3 and 18 in Scotland.

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The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre.

More information about the site and its history is available through the links in the "ROE Information" menu. Information specific to the individual establishments can be accessed via the "ROE" menu on the left or through the links for the individual establishment in the boxes below.

The United Kingdom Astronomy Technology Centre ( UK ATC) - The UK ATC is a major establishment of the Science and Technology Facilities Council ( STFC).

The Institute for Astronomy ( IfA) - part of the University of Edinburgh. The IfA undertakes astronomical research and teaching.

Webb UK - Highlighting the role the UK has played in building the Webb Telescope.

ROE Trust - to protect and showcase the heritage of the Observatory, and to develop projects connected with public interest in Astronomy.

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The Royal Observatory, Edinburgh is unique among UK scientific establishments in that it houses on a single site a university astronomy research group, an establishment of a UK Research Council and a Visitor Centre. More information about the site and its history is available through the links in the "ROE Information" menu.

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Registered Charity with OSCR: SC033562. The Edina Trust's main charitable purpose is to support primary science education. Its largest scheme, the Science Grant Scheme, offers grants to all state-funded primary schools, nurseries* and special schools in designated geographical areas across the UK.

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Latest News

Updated 15.11.22

First print run of 2000 activities books now all sent out. Second print run just arrived so please get in touch to get copies for your school or nursery.

All resources have also been mapped onto the Curriculum for Excellence and the English curriculum as well as the Engineering Habits of Mind. Find out morehere.

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Let's Do Engineering offers engineering activities for three to seven year olds - download our lesson plans and activity guides for schools and nurseries or even to do at home. Choose from songs, videos, circus skills, drama, dance, games, arts and crafts, experiments and engineering challenges.

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Education Scotland is the national body for supporting quality and improvement of learning and teaching in Scottish education.

We are driven by the shared ambitions of supporting the development and wellbeing of all those who work in education and ensuring positive experiences and outcomes for all learners.

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Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) is a programme of Education Scotland, The Wood Foundation, Scottish Government, and participating local authorities to empower primary teachers with the confidence, skills, and networks to develop and deliver motivating and exciting STEM opportunities.

Engaging children from a young age in STEM will better prepare the STEM talent pipeline and economic driving force of the future.

Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) are deployed in each active local authority, funded for a period of two years by the RAiSE investment, to lead upon professional learning and network capacity building.

RAiSE has engaged 25 of Scotland's 32 local authorities and is now working with its final cohort.

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Wellgreen Nursery is situated within the heart of the City of Stirling and is an extended day, extended year flexible provision, open from 8.30 am until 5.15 pm.

Core sessions are 8.45 - 11.55 am and 12.45 - 3.55 pm. There are also some extended day places available.

We are open 50 weeks each year - closing for a week at Easter and a week at Christmas.
"We believe in promoting a learning environment which engages children, families, educators and the wider community in such a way that learning experiences are fun & exciting, providing breadth and depth and a firm foundation for a life long passion for inquiry and discovery"
(Wellgreen Nursery)

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Wellgreen Nursery is situated within the heart of the City of Stirling and is an extended day, extended year flexible provision, open from 8.30 am until 5.15 pm. Core sessions are 8.45 - 11.55 am and 12.45 - 3.55 pm. There are also some extended day places available.

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On the 25th September 6 of our pupils participated in a practice expedition for the Duke of Edinburgh's award. This was a particularly special event as it is the first time in the school's

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Braes High School Falkirk Council 5746531 Ian Vosser 23 January 2023 Braes High School is a non-denominational, six year school in Reddingmuirhead, Falkirk. The current pupil roll is 1063. Most pupils are white Scottish. The area is very mixed, with pupils living in SIMD deciles 1-10, with the ma...

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Meet our Engineers | Let’s do Engineering

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Engineers are creative superheroes who solve problems to help make our lives better. They’re the magic makers behind the scenes finding solutions to making our world amazing!

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Let's Explore Planes | Let's do Engineering

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Meet Sarah, our electrical engineer who will help you to explore how planes fly and how she keeps planes safe in the sky. Inspired by the book Wonderful Amy and her journey across the world, test parachutes, fly paper planes, and relive her journey in our race across the world game.

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Let's Explore Medicine | Let's do Engineering

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Join Ameya to learn how he designs blood tests and discover ways engineers help doctors keep patients healthy and active. Read the included book for inspiration, the make a test for Rainbow fever, mix your own medicine and construct an x-ray machine! Also included is a buildable playset, follow-along yoga video and activity book plus junk modelling ideas.

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Patterns in the Park | Let's do Engineering

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Inspired by the way our brains see images, we've worked with our engineer Paul to create this exciting twist on matching pairs. Make connections between cards by finding similar patterns, shapes or features and see how many you can match? Perfect for encouraging observation skills, creativity, problem-solving, shape recognition, memory, and communicating ideas.

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Join us for a twilight CLPL session from 5.30-7.30pm on Tuesday 26th March at Dynamic Earth! We'll be joined by palaeontologist Dr Katie Strang and geologist Angus Miller for insights into how to engage young people with the world around them, and then our Learning and Engagement Team will be delivering workshops aimed between Early Years and Second Level learners on related themes to inspire your practice in the classroom.

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Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh Science Centre and Planetarium

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DINOSAURS AND NATURAL HAZARDS - CLPL EVENT

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TEACHER CLPL: DINOSAURS AND NATURAL HAZARDS Do you know your Tyrannosaurus Rex from your Stegosaurus? How about the differences between tornadoes and hurricanes? Or maybe, you just want to tell your learners you got to hold some fossilised dinosaur poo and make your own earthquake with

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Join us for a twilight CLPL session from 5-7pm on Thursday 16th May at Dynamic Earth! We'll be joined by Prof Pete Higgins, Director of Learning for Sustainability, exploring how you can use outdoor spaces to inspire your learners and ways you might use them to deliver priorities in your schools.

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OUTDOOR LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS - CLPL EVENT

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OUTDOOR LEARNING FUNDAMENTALS Wednesday 1st May 2023 17:00 - 19:00 at Dynamic Earth, Edinburgh. ELC and Primary Practitioners FREE - includes refreshments Join the Dynamic Earth Learning and Engagement team and experts in outdoor learning for a fun, interactive and friendly twilight session

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Edinburgh Science Festival at Dynamic Earth

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Edinburgh Science Festival at Dynamic Earth

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If you're looking for science activities to recommend to kids during the Easter Holidays - or if you want to come along to any! - we've got an action-packed programme of science content from March 30th to April 15th!

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Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh Science Centre and Planetarium

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Something is hatching this Easter here at Dynamic Earth…

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Here you can find all the information you might need about our workshops, planetarium shows, exhibition and more!

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Over the course of w/c 18th of March, join us to hear direct from Scottish farmers to gain an insight into how food is produced. The wide range of sessions on offer cover learning in sustainability, maths, science, engineering, health and wellbeing, diversification and geography plus many more topics.

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Farm visits, class talks, learning boxes and CPD!

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Farm visits, class talks, learning boxes and CPD!

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Our free resources are available to schools across Scotland and experiences gained through RHET can be harnessed by teachers in their programmes to help deliver Curriculum for Excellence for Scotland's young people.

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Schools can sign-up to join our network here

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Schools can sign-up to join our network here

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Schools can sign-up here to join our network

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James Webb Space Telescope teacher training

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James Webb Space Telescope teacher training

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Tuesday 7th May, tickets released on Eventbrite 28th March.

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Deep Space Diary Teacher Session: Summer 2024

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Bring the excitement of the James Webb Space Telescope and all of its amazing discoveries into your classroom!

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Deadline is today but if you email us at ukatcworkexp@stfc.ac.uk then we can give a password for access to the form for late submissions until Wednesday 20th March.

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Please take the time to complete our survey. Your feedback is important.

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Email us about anything space education related!

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Email us about anything space education related!

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RoyalObsEdin@stfc.ac.uk

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Guaranteed Funding!

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Introduction to the Edina Science Grant Scheme

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Introduction to the Edina Science Grant Scheme

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Edina Trust 2024 - Intro to the Science Grant Scheme (for teachers)

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'Teach Data Literacy: a guide for primary teachers' supports teachers to enhance opportunities for all to build the skills relevant to problem-solving with data. The guide offers practical guidance, links to resources and a poster to support teaching data literacy skills and concepts across the primary curriculum.

Try using our Data Explorer cards to help learners take those first steps in identifying and solving problems with data.

Turn data in our everyday lives into beautiful artworks with our Dear Data lessons - no computers required, just felt pens and creativity!

We offer a free course on data literacy in the primary classroom with covered provided for 2 teachers per authority each year.

The course runs over four full-day sessions Sept-March. All sessions will be taught face-to-face and held in central Edinburgh. You will need to attend them all. The course will be taught by Professor Judy Robertson and Dr Holly Linklater and will include collaboration with data scientists, colleagues in industry, and educational experts.

Topics covered will include:
4 day Data Literacy courses - Data Education in Schools (dataschools.education)

Questions? Ideas? Want to collaborate?

We would love to hear from you! Join our mailing list or email us at dataschools@ed.ac.uk.

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Data Literacy for Primary Teachers - Data Education in Schools

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Learn more about Data Literacy

'Teach Data Literacy: a guide for primary teachers' supports teachers to enhance opportunities for all to build the skills relevant to problem-solving with data and is relevant to BGE in secondary. The guide offers practical guidance, links to resources and a poster to support teaching data literacy skills and concepts across the primary curriculum.

Data Science in the Senior Phase

The SQA have a qualification available for schools, the National Progression Award in Data Science at Levels 4,5,6. Find out more about this qualification, how it can be taught with different curricular contexts, and see the teaching resources available at Teachdata.science.

Our partners at Effini have been developing a large range of lessons covering all the concepts in the core units of the NPA with practical activities in Excel or Python. These resources can also be used in other subject areas and have been repurposed by The Data Lab to support adults to learn Data Skills for Work.

Try out one of our Data-themed 'Live Lessons' with your learners. You can save a rhino from poachers using Machine Learning, reduce your school's carbon footprint with solar power, create artworks from personal data, or make unbiased decisions with data about which learners should win a prize.

Turn data in our everyday lives into beautiful artworks with our Dear Data lessons - no computers required, just felt pens and creativity!

4 day data science course

We offer a free course on data literacy in the secondary classroom with covered provided for 2 teachers per authority each year. The course runs over four full-day sessions Sept-March. The sessions are face to face (following feedback by teachers on previous workshops) but it may be possible to join virtually if required. You will need to attend all of the sessions. The course will be taught by Dr Jasmeen Kanwal and Kate Farrell and will include collaboration with data scientists, colleagues in industry, and educational experts. Topics covered will include:

Exploring how data is used to solve real life problems

Teaching strategies and core concepts

Data Science within BGE

NPA Data Science

4 day Data Literacy courses - Data Education in Schools (dataschools.education)
Questions? Ideas? Want to collaborate?

We would love to hear from you! Join our mailing list or email us at dataschools@ed.ac.uk.

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Data Literacy - Secondary teachers - Data Education in Schools

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NPA Data Science (Senior Secondary Level Qualification)

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Educators Guide to the NPA in Data Science

Trello board of resources for NPA Educators

Learners Guide to the NPA in Data Science

Trello board of resources for NPA Learners

About the Qualification

The National Progression Award (NPA) in Data Science is one of the first data science school level qualifications in the world.

The Data Science qualification is available at levels 4, 5 and 6 (equivalent to the traditional National 4, National 5 and Higher level qualifications).

The diagram below offers an indication of the structure of each level of the NPA. There are two core units at all levels: Data Citizenship and Data Science.

What's in the course?

During the course, learners will gather data and analyse datasets. They will visualise the results and present their findings, reporting on what they have found and how it can make a difference to themselves or others.

Participants will develop an understanding of how data is used in society. Learners will interpret data in different formats to find out interesting things from it, investigate the reason for unusual results or trends, and think about the impact or behaviour change that will result from the analysis. Learners investigate how data can have both a positive and negative effect on society, such as when biased data is used in decision making or when data is misrepresented to influence people.

Introductory video about the NPA Data Science (11 min)

Webinar to Educators about the NPA qualification and the new Guides (58 min)

More Information

The Data Education for Schools Team are developing a range of classroom resources to support teaching. They have supported all the schools offering the qualification so far, with information, advice, networking and early access to resources. Please contact dataschools@ed.ac.uk if you would like more information.

We are building a collaborative community of educators delivering the NPA and to share ideas and experiences between each other. This community is already in place so if you would like to join please get in touch with dataschools@ed.ac.uk

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Our full list of free classroom resources

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We are developing a range of Data Education Resources to support teachers offering data learning in their classroom. Our resource library is being added to all the time. We aim to provide a wide range of content from short settling activities through to comprehensive units of learning that encourage learners to develop a more in-depth understanding. We offer resources that do not use technology as well as those that do. You can filter for resources that use devices in the Topics & Themes section. You can also search by things like the type of activity, related Scottish curricular area, current issues and more.

All resources are free to edit to allow each teacher to tailor it to their class or setting. We have sought to provide both the original file (such as Word or Powerpoint) as well as a pdf. Resources developed by the Data Education for Schools team are predominately structured around the PPDAC Problem Solving Framework.

In addition to our own resources we plan to highlight the best of those available elsewhere. The increasing importance of data education is being felt worldwide and we are proud to be developing relationships with a diverse group of data educators and organisations who are also developing learning ideas. We are also keen to meet and work with teachers in Scotland. If you have an idea for a lesson or activity or have tried something in your classroom and would like to submit your resource to us then we'd be delighted to chat! Contact us on dataschools@ed.ac.uk

Curriculum Level

Topics and Themes

PPDAC Framework

Curriculum Level:

Curriculum Level as defined the the Curriculum For Excellence.

Curricular area; one of the 8 different areas within CfE

Topics and Themes:

Topics and Themes are used to categorise the context for learning. These typically relate to the Curriculum Organisers within CfE but also include themes such as home learning or family learning.

PPDAC Framework:

The PPDAC Framework is the pedagogocal approach used to deliver Data Education. You can read more about each stage within the website.

Latest Resources

Find out more

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Padlets

Assessment in BGE Secondary Sciences (Glasgow 23.01.24): https://bit.ly/4dkyBTf

Reimaging BGE Science (ELC, Primary, ASN, Secondary) (Aberdeen 25.01.24): https://bit.ly/4dzi8ee

Raising Attainment in Secondary Sciences (Edinburgh 22.02.24): https://bit.ly/4aXmxGb

Reimagining BGE Science (ELC, Primary, ASN, Secondary) (Stirling 14.03.24): https://bit.ly/4draFxu

Making Scotland’s Future event (Cross-sector) (Glasgow 18.03.24): https://bit.ly/3y2lypD

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STEM Nation – STEM Excellence, Equity, Inspiration and Connection

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This online resource was created as part of Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy.

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STEM Nation Award
The STEM Nation Award was developed by Education Scotland to celebrate, promote and build on effective practice in STEM education within and across sectors. The programme is currently open to all early learning and childcare settings, primary schools, secondary schools and community learning and development providers in Scotland.

Young STEM Leader Programme
The Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP) was developed by SSERC and aims to spark interest and participation in STEM among young people in Scotland. The programme is available for learners working at CfE Second, Third and Fourth levels and SCQF levels 4, 5 and 6. YSLP can be delivered in primary schools, secondary schools or community and youth group settings.

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STEM Nation Award The STEM Nation Award was developed by Education Scotland to celebrate, promote and build on effective practice in STEM education within and across sectors. The programme is currently open to all early learning and childcare settings, primary schools, secondary schools and community learning and development providers in Scotland.

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Alongside the IOT in Schools project, the Data Education in Schools programme works to promote data literacy in the 3 - 18 curriculum.

The Data Education in Schools project is part of the Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Region Deal Data Skills Programme, funded by the Scottish and UK Government. The Data Skills Programme brings together industry, universities, colleges, schools and others to provide routes into data or digital careers. FInd out more about the Project and its aims and vision on their website.
Link to the Data Education in Schools website

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Alongside the IOT in Schools project, the Data Education in Schools programme works to promote data literacy in the 3 - 18 curriculum.

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Welcome to the Scottish Borders Council Early Le vel Portal The Portal is continually being added to, refreshed and updated. Some pages are being finalised and may not yet be linked. Check out the What's New page for any new additions!

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Alba Orbital build pocketqube spacecraft, inexpensive satellites with impressive performance.

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Wallace Primary School and Nursery Class

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A warm welcome to the Wallace Primary School and Nursery website. I hope you find all the information you require from our website.

Wallace Primary School opened in 1974 and has seven year groups, Primary 1 - Primary 7, in attractive semi-open plan classrooms. Accommodation is on one level, with wheelchair access and facilities. Each primary stage has its own playground area. Within the school grounds there is a netball court, a football pitch, a wildlife garden and adventure trails for all classes to enjoy.

There are places for 444 children. No Primary 1 class will contain more than 25 pupils. The present roll is 330. Parents should note that the operational capacity of the school may vary dependent upon the number of pupils at each stage and in the way in which the classes are organised.

In keeping with the design of the school your child will not have the same teacher all day, but one teacher will be recognised as your child's class teacher and a point of contact for you.

Wallace Nursery Class opened in August 2000. The nursery was accommodated in a separate building until an extension to the school building was built and opened in December 2016. From August 2017, 54 aged 3 and 4 can attend for 1140 hours.

Please do not hesitate to contact the school for further information or clarification of anything within this web site.

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Wallace Primary School and Nursery Class

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Happy Together. Learning Together. Succeeding Together.

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Our Mission

To provide a caring community for your son, which treats him as an individual, unearths and nurtures his talents, encourages him to pursue excellence in all he does and enables him to flourish.
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Our Difference

The Merchiston Difference

What makes Merchiston different? It is a combination of things: our size, a genuine focus on the needs of the individual, and the fact that we really understand our boys and how to get the very best out of them.

It is a potent trio. It is what enables us to know your son really well and to understand what makes him tick. It is why we can support him in a way that is material and motivating to him. It is the reason your son will strive for personal excellence and want to be the best version of himself. It is the secret of his, and our, success.

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SATs

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Students have gained admission to Ivy League Universities, such as Cornell and Brown.

100%

A Level Pass Rate

Intensive personalised academic support for each of our pupils, and this underlies our formidable record of academic success as a School.

No. 1

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Our elite Tennis Academy programmes mean you can pursue your sporting ambitions without compromising on your education.

No. 1 ISGA 2019/20

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Our elite Golf Academy programmes mean you can pursue your sporting ambitions without compromising on your education.

World Leading Schools Association

We are the only member of the WLSA in Scotland.

Silver Award

Rights Respecting School Award (RRSA)

Our Vision
To set the standard for an education that is tailored to meet the needs of every individual that readies them to be balanced, adaptable and imaginative citizens who will seize the opportunities to make their unique impact on the world.

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Merchiston: Private Boys Boarding School in Edinburgh

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Learn more about Merchiston, Scotland's only all-boys independent boarding school, giving boys ages 7 to 18 an education that allows them to flourish. Apply today.

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March 27, 2023
by Miss Burns
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We are delighted to now be able to share the report on the recent HMI inspection of both our school and nursery.

North Lanarkshire Council's press release on the result can be accessed here:

' St Brendan's Primary School Celebrates a Glowing Report '

Here you can read a summary of the key messages from our reports. The following areas were recognised as strengths of the school.

We are also delighted to have been specially recognised for our work around digital learning and teaching as 'Practice Worth Sharing More Widely'.

To access the detailed summary of findings for St Brendan's Primary School, click here.

To access the detailed summary of findings for St Brendan's Nursery, click here.

November 8, 2021
by Miss Burns
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We have some really exciting news to share with everyone - our Digital Den is now open!

We would have loved to have you all visit but, for now, your can check our our Virtual Opening here!

You can even take the 360º tour here.

August 26, 2021
by Mrs Colton
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St. Brendan's Primary School and Nursery

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March 27, 2023 by Miss Burns 0 comments We are delighted to now be able to share the report on the recent HMI inspection of both our school and nursery. North Lanarkshire Council's press release on the result can be accessed here: ' St Brendan's Primary School Celebrates a Glowing Report ' Here you can read a summary of the key messages from our reports.

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Braes High School | Braes High School | Secondary School Falkirk | Falkirk Education

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Turnbull High School is a six year Roman Catholic comprehensive school situated in Bishopbriggs.

As a community of faith and learning, centred on Christ, we value each person as an individual, enabling our students to fulfil their potential as young men and women, prepared to meet the challenges of life and committed to serving Christ in others.

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Turnbull High School is a six year Roman Catholic comprehensive school situated in Bishopbriggs. As a community of faith and learning, centred on Christ, we value each person as an individual, enabling our students to fulfil their potential as young men and women, prepared to meet the challenges of life and committed to serving Christ in others.

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STEM Nation – STEM Excellence, Equity, Inspiration and Connection

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This online resource was created as part of Scotland’s STEM Education and Training Strategy.

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The National Robotarium | People Centred :: Intelligence Driven

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Based at Heriot-Watt campus in Edinburgh, The National Robotarium is the UK's centre for Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.

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Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh Science Centre and Planetarium

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Dynamic Earth | Edinburgh’s world-class science centre and planetarium | Dynamic Earth

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Edinburgh’s world-class science centre and planetarium that tells the epic story of planet Earth, from beginning to mend. Fun and engaging for all ages.

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Craft Prospect is a NewSpace company providing AI-enabled space technologies, quantum encryption services and mission systems consultancy.

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Developing the Young Workforce want to transform how businesses and education engage.

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Supporting youth work as the collective voice of the sector. Standing up for the rights of all our young people. Challenging poverty and inequality.

Invest In Youth Work

As the sector faces unprecedented cuts to youth work budgets, putting increased pressure on other services, join our campaign urging politicians to #InvestInYouthWork.

Youth Work Outcomes and Skills

The Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework is the culmination of years of collaboration with the sector to create a set of practical tools to help youth workers support and measure young people's development.

Youth Work and Education Reform

We call for education reform so that every child and young person can experience their right to an education which helps them to develop their personality, talents and abilities to their fullest potential.

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Supporting youth work as the collective voice of the sector. Standing up for the rights of all our young people. Challenging poverty and inequality. As the sector faces unprecedented cuts to youth work budgets, putting increased pressure on other services, join our campaign urging politicians to #InvestInYouthWork.

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With 3 floors filled with exhibits, a jaw-dropping science show, exciting new 'meet the expert' workshops and so much more, take an extraordinary journey of science and discovery this February half term! Plan your visit today.

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Home | Glasgow Science Centre | Glasgow UK

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Welcome to the new and improved Glasgow Science Centre. We've used valuable customer feedback to update our brand, our website and the way we talk about ourselves.

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"Without belief a vision cannot be realised and without persistence a vision will fail. We believed and we persisted, and our vision is now reality. SaxaVord is the UK's Pathfinder Spaceport."

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Engineers, scientists, mathematicians, and people with technological skills are vital to Scotland's economic success. They are key to transforming lives for the better and finding the solutions to the challenges and opportunities which climate change and digital transformation present.

Our Young Engineers and Science Clubs Scotland (YESC) programme provides support for teachers and business and industry alike. It develops and delivers exciting hands-on activities which help young people understand the challenges and involve them in creating the solutions. YESC reaches pupils of all ages in primary and secondary schools to support the delivery of key government initiatives including STEM, digital strategies, and gender balance. YESC's work focuses on areas of high social deprivation, rural isolation as well as girls, young women, and diverse groups underrepresented in the STEM sector.

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Scotland's leading source of inspiration, excitement and resources for young scientists and engineers. Scotland wide primary and secondary STEM education programme run by Prosper and supported by public or private sector members.

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AAC Clyde Space | Small Satellite Spacecraft Providers

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We specialise in small satellite technologies and services that enable businesses and educational organisations to access high-quality, timely data from space.