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A local business - Kids Insight - has supported pupils in achieving a L5 award in childcare practice. Pupils are able to opt in for this as part of their course offering.

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We had representatives from SCQF to deliver an all-staff session on adding value through SCQF.

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We work closely with Currie RFC to provide a rugby programme for pupils from S1 - S4. In S4, pupils will have the opportunity to complete a L4 or L5 Players Development Award. This course is in addition to their current coursing offering.

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A snapshot in how we have supported employer engagement to enhance our curriculum in the BGE and Senior Phase

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In 2024-25 we worked alongside the Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning team to deliver a Rural Skills programme for pupils in S3 and S4. Pupils were able to achieve a full award in Rural Skills which culminated in a celebration event.

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In June 2025, we welcomed a number of people from the local community to take part in a business breakfast. We used this as an opportunity to build stronger links with local business. This has supported with establishing the following; work placement opportunities, wider curriculum offering, in-school sessions and much more.

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We have worked closely with colleagues from Currie HS, Kier Construction and Edinburgh College to offer an S4 programme for young people to complete a L4 in Construction Craft Skills during the development of the new Currie HS.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2rwVPYDR_54

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Constructing Futures - Currie Community High School

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Networking with Currie High School

Further development and signposting of Pathways document

Development of EAL course within our curriculum offer

Building stronger partnerships with local employers through our Business Breakfast

Recruitment of SCQF Ambassadors from S5

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Promote the Pathways document with all staff

PSE resources updated to support with course choice

Ensure Pathways document is clearly signposted through the school website

Pathways document to be updated

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A one page summary of Balerno's curriculum offer was shared via the school website.

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SCQF progression statistics were shared on the school website to help pupils make informed decisions around course choice.

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Pupils created a video explaining SCQF for pupils and parents/carers.

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Curriculum maps were added to the school website to aid parents/carers and pupils with pathway planning.

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SCQF pupils presented to other learning communities and partners on the progress made at Balerno High School.

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Balerno High School run the following courses outside of the traditional curriculum:

Rural Skills

Rugby Development Award

Construction Skills

Constortia in partnership with Currie High School

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SCQF pupils carried out a survey of pupils to support curriculum planning.

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SCQF pupils presented to the Middle Leaders to discuss pupil feedback to the SCQF survey. Middle Leaders used this to support their planning for future courses.

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Mon, 21 oct-

Finn and I came into school to address all the staff about SCQF and what it offers student's of all ages, and all levels of education. We talked about our plans for future development in the school surrounding pathways and improvements for the school’s courses and awareness. See attached our presentation we used on the day.

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Previous SCQF ambassadors trained the new S4 ambassadors, and caught them up on action we’ve taken and our future plans.

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We are planning to work on showing SCQF the other businesses in the village.

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review NPAs and skills for work courses

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Will be updated so SCQF levels will be prominent

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We are planning to introduce awards programs such as the leadership award and Saltire awards, high numbers of pupils in Balerno High School already participate in volunteering and leadership roles and we wish to facilitate them to be accredited accordingly.

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Document our steps through the year so we can create a blog on our progress

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Continue to promote SCQF understanding at parent and carer evenings.
Create a Balerno brochure to discuss and hand out alongside SCQF material.

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Donnie ran a workshop for all of the leadership team and our Ambassadors.
Workshop for the ambassadors to discuss strengths and next steps.
Action plan created including mentoring New S3 into S4 ambassadors.

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Our school website has lots of information with regards to our SCQF framework and curriculum offering. We have recently updated our pathway documents and have provided further information to parents and carers. This can be found following the links below:

S2 into S3 - https://balernochs.wordpress.com/?page_id=12670

S3 into S4 - https://balernochs.wordpress.com/s3-into-s4/

S4 into S5 - https://balernochs.wordpress.com/s4-into-s5-3/

S5 into S6 - https://balernochs.wordpress.com/s5-into-s6-2/

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Article to be written for December edition to promote SCQF progress and next steps.

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We presented to the senior management team what we were doing and where we wanted to go

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Training day 21st Sept

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Ran a stall for Parents and Carers for Balerno and Currie. Discussed SCQF Framework with Parents and Carers. Had discussions with Businesses, promoting SCQF and learning about changes in terms of recruitment.

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Previous SCQF ambassadors trained the new S4 ambassadors, and caught them up on action we’ve taken and our future plans.

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Approx 60 pupils go twice a week to colleges, to do courses for a  subject of their choice.

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SCQF ambassadors made assemblies to raise awareness and understanding about SCQF.

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SCQF ambassadors attended parents evenings to inform pupils and their parents about the opportunities SCQF gives to young people. We handed out leaflets and posters, which helped us to explain to pupils how they can get recognition for their commitments through their SCQF credit points.