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Languages Week Scotland runs from 3 - 7 February and the theme is Our Multilingual Futures. It will be a chance to celebrate language learning and multilingualism in Scotland and its crucial role in our increasingly socially and ethically complex world. Look out for events taking place across Scotland for families, adults, and schools!

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Scottish Borders Esports Development Event

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Scottish Borders Esports Development Event

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South of Scotland Enterprise in partnership with Borders College, Scottish Borders, Council and DYW Borders, are hosting an Esports Development Event, to bring together all of the schools and Borders College to provide a platform to develop the entrepreneurial skills required to create, promote

and manage an Esports team

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Discover! Creative Careers Week 18th - Friday 22nd November 2024  is part of the award-winning, industry led initiative that directly addresses some of our sector’s most urgent challenges and risks around skills shortages within the creative economy

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11-15 November 2024

Skills Development Scotland (SDS), the national skills agency, along with a wide range of local and national partners, Scottish Careers Week will feature events and activities to help people of all ages explore, understand and manage their career choices, and the services and resources available to support them.

Employers and organisations across key Scottish sectors are planning events and resources for the week to provide career inspiration to attract future and current talent to their industries.

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EU Code week: between 14 and 27 October

Inspire Learning team  will be delivering a range of regional  activities to support this

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Learning to code helps us make sense of the rapidly changing world around us. Join millions of fellow organisers and participants to inspire the development of coding and computational thinking skills in order to explore new ideas and innovate for the future.

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October 14 - 27, 2024: a week to celebrate coding in Europe, encouraging citizens to learn more about technology, and connecting communities and organizations who can help you learn coding.

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Innovation in career pathways across five countries

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Innovation in career pathways across five countries

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OECD Education Working Paper

This paper focuses on Career Pathways, learning programmes delivered in general secondary education that allow students to undertake a deep exploration of a vocational field of interest while keeping their options for the future open.

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Maths Week Scotland

23 September - 29 September 24

Maths Week Scotland will return with the theme is Maths Tales

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World Space Week is the 4th- 10 Oct 24

There are some other resources on Twinkle, which many schools use. The British Interplanetary Society also has some ideas and resources

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An example of a Work Placements pathways from Peter Murray at education Scotland

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Work placements and work-related learning

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Work placements and work-related learning

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The Work Placements Standard is one of a suite of three documents, along with the CES and Guidance on School/Employer Partnerships, and should be seen as clarifying expectations and providing helpful support and guidance. The standard is built on the comprehensive advice and guidance presented in Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) and throughout the Building the Curriculum series.

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A report by Education Research into Work Experience - 2008

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week 2024 will take place from 4 to 8 March. The theme for the campaign is Skills Generation, with activity that aims to demonstrate the value of vital skills generated through work-based learning. Employers generate apprenticeship opportunities, so people get the skills they need, now and in the future.

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Scottish Apprenticeship Week celebrates the benefits apprenticeships bring to individuals, businesses and the economy.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration of apprenticeships. It's a time when everyone can promote the benefits of work-based learning to people, employers and Scotland.

Scottish Apprenticeship Week shines a spotlight on the benefits that work-based learning brings to:

people of all ages and backgrounds

employers of all sizes

Scotland's economy

Apprenticeships create the skills every generation needs and every employer wants. This year's campaign shows that apprenticeships give people high-quality opportunities. This supports them to achieve their full potential.

Help us show the valuable contribution apprenticeships make to people, employers and the economy. Get involved in #ScotAppWeek24. There's lots going on in our events calendar, too!

Apprenticeships support the Skills Generation

For generations Scottish Apprenticeships have:

powered potential

passed on the skills to thrive

built businesses to prosper

energised the economy

Apprenticeships support the Scottish Government's ambition to harness people's skills and talents. This helps ensure that Scotland remains a successful nation.

People get the skills to thrive, thanks to employers working with:

learning providers

colleges and universities

schools

Foundation, Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships are backed by employers. That's because they can find and develop talent with the right skills to support them - now and in future.

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Combined version incorporating:

Guidance for schools

Guidance for employers

Guidance for DYW regional groups and local authorities

September 2015

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OECD - Improving work-based Learning in Schools

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OECD - Improving work-based Learning in Schools

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This is the WorkIt link for businesses to sign up to a placement

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A series of events taking place across the Borders from March 11th to March 14th will welcome speakers from a range of sectors including agriculture, finance, tourism and green energy as well as seek to put on a truly accessible and innovative events programme open to members and non members alike.

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Big Small Business Festival - Scottish Borders Chamber of Commerce

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Big Small Business Festival 2024 11TH - 14TH MARCH VARIOUS VENUES The SBCC, proudly supported by the Scottish Ecosystem Fund 2023-24, Scottish Enterprise and Scottish Government is delighted to launch, "The Big Small Business Festival 2024". This series of events taking place across the Borders from March 11th to March 14th will welcome speakers from [...]

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A week-long, Scotland-wide series of events focused upon videogames, was paused in 2024 but is returning in October 25

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Mission Zero offers young people the chance to have their code run in space! Write a simple program to take a reading from the colour and luminosity sensor on an Astro Pi computer on board the International Space Station, and use it to set the background colour in a personalised image for the astronauts to see as they go about their daily tasks

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This research project aims to build on the recent series of reviews undertaken through the From Education to Employment research programme1 by examining the impact of interventions that are in place to support students aged 14-16 who are at risk of temporary disconnection from learning

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All Learners in Scotland Matter: The National Discussion on Education  2023

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National Youth Work Outcomes & Skills Framework

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National Youth Work Outcomes & Skills Framework

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Over a number of years, the youth work sector has worked collaboratively to clearly articulate the contribution of youth work in Scotland.  The youth work outcomes and the youth work skills framework proved to be valuable tools in planning and evaluating the work we do, and most importantly in providing a structure for reflective learning conversations with young people on their youth work journey.

During 2022, YouthLink Scotland worked with the youth work sector to integrate these established tools into a single framework, aiming to make it more straightforward for youth workers to make clear connections between outcomes and skills - and for young people to identify and review meaningful learning goals.

An Overview of the Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework

The seven youth work outcomes describe the key overarching impacts of youth w ork in young people's lives.

The eleven youth work skills describe key building blocks that enable young people to make progress towards these outcomes.

The indicators associated with the development of these skills describe observable behaviours that help us set goals and measure progress with young people.

The Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework can be used in a range of youth work contexts and practices. Importantly, it does not set out to record every aspect of the change that youth work can make, but to describe the most significant changes that young people commonly describe as a result of their involvement in youth work.

You can view and download a full version of the Outcome and Skills here.

The example below shows how outcomes, skills and indicators connect:

Things To Bear In Mind

1. It's important that the outcomes are viewed together, not in isolation.  It's difficult, for example, to imagine a youth work programme that 'builds young people's health and wellbeing' and does not simultaneously grow their confidence to 'develop and manage relationships' that matter to them.

2. Skills development is a continuous work in progress - for all of us, and usually over a whole lifetime!  A young person who feels confident to speak out in a small group with people they know will, over time, become a young person who feels confident to present their ideas in large groups and to people they have never met before.  So, the indicators you choose to measure progress in each context should reflect the age and stage of the young people you are working with - and will change as young people grow.

3. Indicators are a tool to help you measure progress.  Don't be tempted to try to measure everything.  As a rule of thumb, you can't expect to effectively measure more than 10-12 indicators in any given programme.  So, make sure the indicators you choose are both realistic and relevant.

4. The new integrated framework builds on years of thoughtful consultation with youth practitioners, young people and sector partners and stakeholders.  But it does not - and cannot - describe everything that youth work does.  At best, it is an approximation, a carefully considered simplification that describes some of the important ways that young people develop and change as they participate in youth work.

National Youth Work Outcomes

The seven youth work outcomes describe the key overarching impacts of youth work:

Youth Work Skills and Associated Indicators

The eleven youth work skills describe key building blocks that enable young people to make progress towards these outcomes. The indicators associated with the development of these skills describe observable behaviours that help us set goals and measure progress with young people.

You can read more on the 11 skills here.

Resources and Advice for Using the Framework

The examples below demonstrate how outcomes, skills and associated indicators can be integrated to support evaluation, but they are not intended to be prescriptive. Youth workers will adapt and edit indicators to reflect context, programme objectives and individual needs. Many programmes may focus on just one or two youth work outcomes. And when it comes to the 'right' skills and indicators to focus on, youth workers, youth work partners and young people should work together to agree which of these it would be most beneficial to work on and measure progress against.

Over time, we'll be providing more resources and case examples to support local conversations about how best to use the framework in your local context.

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The Youth Work Outcomes and Skills Framework, created with the sector, can be used in a range of youth work contexts and practices.

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OECD Future of Education and Skills 203 0 project aims to build a common understanding of the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values students need in the 21st century. The learning and teaching frameworks are co-created by policy makers, researchers, school leaders, teachers and students from around the world.

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Starting Early: Building the foundations for success

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Starting Early: Building the foundations for success

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This report makes the case for interactions with the world of work at primary-age, helping children broaden their horizons; overcome stereotypes; and become more motivated in class. It provides some compelling evidence on what works and why, making the case for career-related learning in primary schools.

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Career Education Standard learning resources

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Career Education Standard learning resources

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Career Education Standard (3-18)
The Career Education Standard recognises the journeys that children and young people make as they progress from age 3-18 and the potential and role of key influencers in these journeys.

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The role of primary teachers and schools in preparing children for the future

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An in-depth report exploring the career aspirations of primary school children from around the world

Drawing the Future - Education and Employers

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Primary Futures - Working with schools to broaden horizons, challenge gender stereotypes and bring learning to life from an early age.

Children begin to form stereotypes about occupations, careers and universities from the age of six. Having the opportunity at primary school to meet a wide range of people doing different jobs is really important.

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Burgh Primary School

To provide pupils with an insight into a variety of career prospects

To develop pupils' knowledge and understanding of the skills for learning, life and work

To provide pupils with an opportunity to work collaboratively with others to further develop their skills

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Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation

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Scotland's National Strategy for Economic Transformation

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Developing young workforce strategy - impact on education: evaluation
More detail  can be found on the Scottish Government website

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DYW strategy - The Impact on employer engagement

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This is impact evaluation looks at the employer engagement approaches undertaken in the delivery of DYW. It also incorporates an evaluation of the employer engagement approaches used in the delivery of the Young Person’s Guarantee (YPG) (2020-2022).

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Advice and information about Foundation Modern and Graduate Apprenticeships, for young people, employers and educators

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‘Skills and experiences to grow and succeed in a rapidly changing world’,  is the final report of the Career Review Programme Board.
The report describes the:
Implementation plans
The Career Development Model
An outline approach to experiential career learning
Further details of the Career Services Collaborative

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‘Digital excluded people have limited or no access to digital tech and the internet, leading to lower skills and confidence. Being digitally excluded can lead to social exclusion and impact on social and economic problems.

The report and a summary can also be found at https://www.tsdg.org.uk/digital-exclusion/

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Disconnected: Career aspirations and jobs in the UK

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Disconnected: Career aspirations and jobs in the UK

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A  new report reveals a disconnect between young people’s career aspirations and jobs in the UK, whether current vacancies or projected demand. This report is based on an international survey of over 8,500 people aged 14-18.

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During May and June two teachers per high school visit regional businesses to gain insight, sector knowledge and discuss the businesses role in the curriculum.
Partners: DYW Borders, schools & businesses

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A Padlet of the recent DYW promotion of careers and pathways in the Built Environment

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Scottish Borders RSA Nov 22

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ES Guidance for profiling skills and achievement

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ES Guidance for profiling skills and achievement

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My World of Work: School Leavers Toolkit
Leaving school? There’s lots of support out there, but we know it can be tricky to find information you need, at the right time.

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LMI Live online Workshop for DYW Borders to send

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Coherent and Sustainability: A Review of Tertiary Education and Research

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Coherent and Sustainability: A Review of Tertiary Education and Research

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Review of Coherent Provision and Sustainability (sfc.ac.uk)

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A key part of the Young Person's Guarantee, the Career Review aims to ensure that career services are fit for purpose and future proofed to meet the demands of a changing world of work.

The review has made 10 recommendations designed to deliver the ambition of Scotland's Careers Strategy.

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Haywood review of qualifications for  learners

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The Independent Review of Qualifications & Assessment was established to ensure that the achievements of all learners aged 15-18 are recognised as fair & equitable. Looking to the future, the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills announced in October 2021 the intention to reform qualifications and assessments.

In the last few years there have been a number of reviews and reports which have made recommendations about our education system and assessments. Following the COVID-19 pandemic, a renewed debate around assessment has also taken place following the cancellation of National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher exams in 2020 and 2021

The reports include the:

In partnership with the Borders Construction Forum and the Borders STEM Partnership, DYW Borders running a Built Environment Insight Day, with workshops, talks and practical taster sessions .

There will be the opportunity to hear about careers and pathways into the sector, the journey to Net Zero ,learn about the increased use of VR, drone or heat sensing technologies, sample traditional and sustainable building skills, and attend workshops on community engagement, design, architecture and civil engineering.

There will be talks and interactive workshops to encourage and support young people (16- 24) who want to explore careers in the sector, with groups of S5 & S6 pupils attending from local schools.
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There are workshops aimed at employers and professionals looking at developments in the sector, including sustainable construction, the use of digital, apprenticeships, regional case studies, the future workforce and opportunities for training.

It is all taking place 10am-2.30pm on Wednesday 30th November at the Borders College campus, Galashiels.
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The event is being held in collaboration with South of Scotland Enterprise, Borders College, CiTB, Heriot Watt University, DWP, and Skills Development Scotland.

Workshop are being delivered by Fuel Change, Fleming Homes, A Place in Childhood, SOSE, Skills Development Scotland, BE-ST Build, Borders College, Women in Property, McLaughlin & Harvey, Page + Park architects, Ecohus, Heriot-Watt University, Tom Manley Photography and others

#contructioncareers #netzero

RHET are running a STEM packed educators workshop visit to a robotic dairy farm Exclusively for teachers this event will highlight the STEM utilised on a dairy farm and provide ideas for classroom engagement. training is open to

The secondary and upper primary teachers and the session will fit particularly well with STEM, geography and health and wellbeing.

This is an opportunity to meet with Colin Laird, who manages the family farm, and discover how he is using modern technology and robots to improve the efficiency, health and productivity of the farm. They have a herd of over a 1000 dairy cows and milk 530 daily, undertaken by 10 robots.

Participants will have a tour of the farm, and have an opportunity to see the various technologies in use, ask questions and see how using a resource such as a farm can enhance pupil learning, in real life situations.

10.00 Arrival, registration, refreshments
10.15 Introduction and welcome and how can RHET support teachers
10.30 Introduction from the farmer
10.45 Tour of the Dairy - linking to STEM themes
11.30 Questions and evaluation

​#agriculture #stem #STEM #roboticdairy

Following a successful first campaign in 2021, Scottish Careers Week is back from 7-11 November, with the aim of highlighting the amazing career support available across Scotland. With a world class career services and Scottish Careers Week provides an opportunity to highlight them to people of all ages across the country

The world of work is changing rapidly, career services play a key role in helping people prepare and progress. ​To succeed in the future, it's more important than ever that we help people of all ages to develop their career management skills, knowledge and experience of the world of work.

Have you got the skills and and attributes to be a support worker, a social worker or a care home nurse?

DYW LIVE are hosting a week focused on careers in social care on the 5th to 9th December

Throughout the week, there are live online talks to people in a variety of roles to demystify what social care workers actually do every day, with the chance for you to ask questions about what it's like to do the jobs.
The daily morning programme will see real social care professionals delivering 30 minute webinars on the website with live Q&A. These will be recorded afterwards. In the afternoons a 45-minute sessions via MS Teams will introduce you to social care as the diverse sector it is. You will look at career pathways and the opportunities to become a registered social care professional.
Hear about the valuable skills that young people bring to social care and hear from young workers about what it's like to start their careers with us. And importantly, the sessions will explain the routes into the sector, including entry-level jobs, college courses and apprenticeship opportunities, so that everyone knows where to start.
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Discover a whole world of rewarding career options supporting people to live their lives the way they want to.

​All the sessions will be recorded for viewing later, if you can make it to the Live talks

T o find out more and sign up as. teacher or students, visit the DYW Live page:

DYW Scotland are running a digital session to help businesses find out about the benefits of mentoring and how to go about it.

Mentoring a young person can not only have a life-changing impact for the individual but be an invaluable way for young people to develop the skills, confidence and aspirations they need for their future success.

Join Developing the Young Workforce, Career Ready and MCR Pathways to find out more about the benefits of mentoring and the opportunities for employers to get involved in mentoring young people in Scotland.

By the end of this session you will;

* Understand the benefits of mentoring for young people and employers
* Find out about opportunities to get involved in national mentoring programmes from Career Ready and MCR Pathways
* Hear from young people and employers who have benefited from being involved in mentoring programmes

This session will be delivered through Zoom.

Thursday 27th October :10-11
#mentoring

As part of the first ever Scottish Games Week, join us at the 'Get Into Games' live event where we'll showcase and ignite the opportunities the Computer Games sector can offer those in the South of Scotland! This event is ideal for those interested in working in the industry but who don't know where to begin or what skills are needed, or professionals who are already working with skills which could transfer into the sector. Wednesday 26 October 2022, 5.15pm - 7.30pm,
Geek Retreat, 41-43 Channel Street, Galashiels, TD1 1BJ

Hear from Justin Alae-Carew, Co-Head of Games at Blazing Griffin about their journey so far and the breadth of creative skills required to make a game.

You'll also hear from Digital Development Specialist, Michael Gardiner who will share examples of where games technology is used in non-gaming industries.

And, James Hood, CEO of Esports Scotland, will give an insight into this area of the gaming industry which now boasts a global audience of over 495 million and revenues of over $1 billion as well as sharing how Team Scotland came back with silver medals from this year's Commonwealth Games

Food will be provided by our kind hosts at Geek Retreat.

Investment20/20, Scottish Financial Enterprise and Future Asset are hosting an information session for anyone who is involved in supporting people thinking about their career and next steps. 2021, only 29% of autistic people are in full or part time employment. The investment management sector has taken steps to address this by partnering with Investment20/20 and Ambitious About Autism.
Join this virtual session and gain an update on the labour market developments in financial services, including a focus on asset management. Attendees will also receive input from a HR expert on the latest trends in recruitment and hiring processes.
Diversity and inclusion remain high on the agenda for financial services. According to the ONS Outcomes for Disabled People in the UK -

Receive insight on how those in guidance roles can support people with autism in their career exploration. In addition, receive their Toolkit for Professionals, and learn about their network for careers guidance experts.

RAF are hosting a free virtual event 'RAF World' event where pupils can log on to talk to RAF personnel about the particular (50) jobs they do and explore all aspects of what life is like in the RAF. We would ask that you support the promotion of this virtual event to your networks. There is no minimum age requirement to attend the event, however, please be aware there is a minimum age of 15 years and 9 months old to register interest in a role.

You can stay for the whole day or attend only the sessions you're interested in finding out more about.

10:00 Introduction 14:00 Summary
1﻿0:10 Horticulture
1﻿0:30 Forestry
10:50 Wildlife Management
11:10 Break
11:20 Environmental Conservation
11:40 Equine
12:00 Aquaculture
12:20 Break
13:00 Land-based Engineering
13:30 Animal Care
13:40 Agriculture

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Could you put one of your apprentices forward for an award, getting some well deserved recognition for them and you as an employer?

Categories will showcase the individual achievements of apprentices, the incredible support shown by employers, learning providers and mentors, and the key role of apprenticeships in supporting Scotland's economic and climate change ambitions.

The deadline for nominations is noon on Wednesday, 5 October 2022 and winners will be revealed during Scottish Apprenticeship Week, which takes place from 6-10 March 2023.

For details of how to apply, go the the ApprenticeScot website at https://www.apprenticeships.scot/events/awards/

Introducing the Developing the Young Workforce category finalists!

Congratulations to Aquarius Hair Design , Evolution Bottling and Packaging Solutions Ltd and Graham Reid Accountancy for making it to the final!

All three businesses have played a great role in developing our young workforce and everyone at DYW Borders would like to give a massive thank you for that!

Roll on the finals

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This website is here to help you search agreed pathways that can take you from college to degree level study in the regions of Stirling, Clackmannanshire, Fife, Falkirk, West Lothian, City of Edinburgh, Midlothian, East Lothian, and the Scottish Borders.

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Find your route to university. This website is here to help you research the best pathway to university using a college Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) qualification.

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Live sessions via vimeo as part of themed days/weeks. The sessions can be watched on the e-Sgoil website and learners will be able to ask questions. These are recorded and available to watch afterwards.
Interactive sessions via Teams within Glow. These sessions are available throughout the year and range from one-off inputs for learners, to multi-week courses with SCQF awards, to CLPL for teachers

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Welcome to DYW Live!

This exciting partnership between employers and organisations from around Scotland is delivered by e-Sgoil and Education Scotland. DYW Live provides live sessions that support learners' development of employability skills, career pathways and industry connections.

DYW Live Academic Year 2022-23

DYW Live continues for the 2022-23 academic year and features two main components:

* One-off sessions as part of a themed day or week, e.g. World Space Week. The sessions will be webinars with live learner Q&A via Vimeo and/or interactive sessions via MS Glow Teams. Webinars via Vimeo are recorded and available to watch afterwards. Our upcoming themed weeks and links to previous weeks can be found below.

* Courses offering interactive sessions via MS Glow Teams. These sessions are available throughout the year and range from one-off inputs for learners, to multi-week courses with SCQF awards, to CLPL for teachers. Due to the interactive nature they cannot be recorded. You can find a full list of our courses and register interest below.

If you are struggling to access the registration form, please ensure you are logged into Glow via RM Unify and check out the FAQ at the bottom of the page.

For any queries please contact e-Sgoil: e-sgoil@gnes.net

DYW Live Courses (in Glow Teams)

HOW TO REGISTER

Show me the courses

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQ):
How does DYW Live work?

How DYW Live works is explained in this graphic:

I've registered my interest in a course, what happens next?

You have now been automatically added to the Team for the course(s) you have signed up for. The partner leading the team will be in touch to discuss your attendance - this may involve agreeing a day/time for a flexible course or simply confirming there is still space for a course being delivered at a fixed date and time. If you have any questions about the course, want to request a specific date/time or your learners have any additional needs, these are best communicated to the partner within the "Questions and Answers" channel in the course Team.

I'm trying to sign up but it is asking me to sign into a Microsoft account?

You need to be logged into Glow to access the form. All our courses are delivered via Microsoft Teams within Glow, so you will need to be logged into Glow to attend them also.

I'm trying to sign up but it says I don't have permission to view the form?

This error means you are trying to access the form using a non-Glow Microsoft account. First please ensure you are logged into Glow. If you are still receiving the error, it is likely because your browser is set to automatically use your non-Glow account whenever using Microsoft applications. The two simplest ways around this are:

1. Use a browser you do not use (e.g if you use Edge, use Chrome instead). You should then be able to log into Glow in this browser and the form will use your Glow account instead.

2. Use an incognito window within Chrome as this will ignore all your default settings. You can then log into Glow again within the incognito window and should be able to access the form.

Can learners sign up for DYW Live courses?

DYW Live is delivered through the teacher in the classroom, therefore unfortunately we're unable to have learners sign up for DYW Live courses directly. We can invite any members of your class who are self-isolating on the day of delivery to attend the session directly, so please let us know if this happens.

Do you offer provision for learners who require additional support?

DYW Live provides learning opportunities for all young people across Scotland. If you have learners which require additional support or adjustments to be made in order to access the learning opportunities provided on DYW Live please get in touch with us to discuss this further.

I'm an employer/part of an organisation that would like to run a course via DYW Live, how can I get in touch to discuss this?

Please email alittley1x@gnes.net who will be able to discuss this with you.

Don't see what you're looking for?

We want DYW Live to offer what teachers and learners need, so if you were looking for something specific from DYW Live and were unable to find it, please contact us at e-sgoil@gnes.net and we'll direct you towards something similar and/or add it to our planning to explore in the future.

My question isn't answered here?

Please contact alittley1x@gnes.net who will be able to answer your query.

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Digital learning from Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar | e-Sgoil

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This exciting partnership between employers and organisations from around Scotland is delivered by e-Sgoil and Education Scotland. DYW Live provides live sessions that support learners' development of employability skills, career pathways and industry connections. DYW Live continues for the 2022-23 academic year and features two main components: * One-off sessions as part of a themed day or week, e.g.

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Upper-secondary education student assessment in Scotland: A comparative perspective

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Putting learners at the centre: response to the independent advisor on education reform's report - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

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Putting learners at the centre: response to the independent advisor on education reform’s report

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Scottish Government response to the report by the independent advisor on education reform, Professor Ken Muir.

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The Network aims to support ASN young people in the transition into employment

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The ASN Learning Network grew from conversations between Inspired Community Enterprise Trust (ICET) that runs The Usual Place of Dumfries and Borders Additional Needs Group (BANG) in the Scottish Bord

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A framework to support evaluation and improvement

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SWAP provides information about which university courses you can progress to from college Access courses

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What are creativity skills? | Learning resources | National Improvement Hub

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Propel: Further education advice for Care Experienced young people 

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Propel: Further education advice for Care Experienced young people 

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Making the leap from care to independent life at college or university can be both scary and exciting.  If you want to be a student there is loads of support available for care leavers to make it happen then have a look at the Propel website

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Fuel Change are national project that engages with  the Next Generation in achieving a positive transition to Net Zero. They run a Challenge for Education Programme aimed at S4 to S6, with an accredited option at SCQF Level 6
Fuel Change | Unleashing the Next Generation

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UNHCR: Convention on the Rights of the Child

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UNHCR: Convention on the Rights of the Child

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Convention on the Rights of the Child

For every child, every right.

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What is the Convention on the Rights of the Child?

In 1989 something incredible happened. Against the backdrop of a changing world order world leaders came together and made a historic commitment to the world's children. They made a promise to every child to protect and fulfil their rights, by adopting an international legal framework - the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child.

Contained in this treaty is a profound idea: that children are not just objects who belong to their parents and for whom decisions are made, or adults in training. Rather, they are human beings and individuals with their own rights. The Convention says childhood is separate from adulthood, and lasts until 18; it is a special, protected time, in which children must be allowed to grow, learn, play, develop and flourish with dignity. The Convention went on to become the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history and has helped transform children's lives.

What has the Convention achieved?

The Convention is the most widely ratified human rights treaty in history. It has inspired governments to change laws and policies and make investments so that more children finally get the health care and nutrition they need to survive and develop, and there are stronger safeguards in place to protect children from violence and exploitation. It has also enabled more children to have their voices heard and participate in their societies.

Childhood today: new threats, new opportunities

Despite this progress, the Convention is still not fully implemented or widely known and understood. Millions of children continue to suffer violations of their rights when they are denied adequate health care, nutrition, education and protection from violence. Childhoods continue to be cut short when children are forced to leave school, do hazardous work, get married, fight in wars or are locked up in adult prisons.

And global changes, like the rise of digital technology, environmental change, prolonged conflict and mass migration are completely changing childhood. Today's children face new threats to their rights, but they also have new opportunities to realize their rights.

What needs to happen

The hope, vision and commitment of world leaders in 1989 led to the Convention. It is up to today's generation to demand that world leaders from government, business and communities end child rights violations now, once and for all. They must commit to action to make sure every child, has every right.

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Find out about the world's most widely ratified human rights treaty in history

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DYW/ Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business volunteers in their communities and beyond.

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Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business volunteers in their communities and beyond. These encounters allow the business volunteers to showcase different aspects of their industry, the rapid changes in the world of work, and to inspire young people about their future career path

These are just some of the ways we do this:

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Founders4Schools improves the employment chances of students by connecting them to inspiring business volunteers in their communities and beyond. These encounters allow the business volunteers to showcase different aspects of their industry, the rapid changes in the world of work, and to inspire young people about their future career path These are just some of the ways we do this: We use necessary cookies to make our site work.

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The Big Spin Business Challenge sets S2/3 students a creative brief: to research, develop, and pitch a business idea that encourages people to get about in more active ways, such as walking, cycling, or scooting.

In their groups, students learn what goes into developing a business idea in a fun and practical way.

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The project-based nature of the Challenge will enable students to develop and apply a wide range of valuable skills. They'll work together to manage their project while solving problems and making decisions.

At the end of the Challenge, groups can pitch their business idea to a panel of experts to win either funding to start their businesses for real or prizes.

How do classes take part?

The Big Spin Business Challenge consists of 15 sessions, and includes all the materials and resources required. It is a flexible course, designed to be run over a half or full term.

To take part in the challenge, classes need to sign up. Once signed up, you will be given access to our online portal which contains all the materials you will need to run the course, including lesson plans, presentations, supporting information, and activity ideas - all free to download and use.

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The Big Spin Business Challenge in Scotland

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Does your class have what it takes to pitch a winning idea in the Big Spin Business Challenge? A crash course in how to research, build and run a successful business - and encourage people in Scotland to get more active.

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Example of one of the sessions resources

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This Guidance ...supports the aim of meaningful and productive school/employer partnerships operating in all secondary schools ... it also applies to primary schools and early years. These partnerships should build on good practice and existing links with employers

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How does a Foundation Apprenticeship work?

As a Foundation Apprentice, you'll:

learn a skill and get work experience - while you're at school

study and work for 1 to 2 years

choose from up to 15 apprenticeships

get an equal qualification to a National 4, National 5 or Higher

do a real job with professionals

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Find out about Foundation Apprenticeships, which allow you to gain real industry knowledge and a qualification, while you're still at school. Check out the 15 Foundation Apprenticeships and discover the benefits they bring.

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A data base of offers for schools from employers for use in class

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DYW - Borders - Home (dywborders.co.uk)

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Advice for CE young people and employers 

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Advice for CE young people and employers 

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A collection of guides for people with care experience and the people that support them.
REAL stands for Relationships, Empathy and Love
Produced by Staf (Scottish Throughcare and Aftercare Forum)

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The Real Toolkit - A leaving care resource by Staf

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Welcome to The Real Toolkit, an online resource that offers actionable guidance to young people and the workforce.

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Guide for teachers and practitioners in education establishments.

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Currie Community High School
The key focus was to increase student awareness of the world of work, while using their literacy, numeracy, thinking and health & well-being skills within a Careers, Enterprise and Apprenticeship Challenge setting.
Youtube video overview

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Work-related learning – Career Insight, Enterprise, Work Inspiration and Simulated Environments

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Work-related learning – Career Insight, Enterprise, Work Inspiration and Simulated Environments

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This resource outlines the context of work placement and work-related learning activity in Scotland’s establishments. It illustrates the progress that schools have made in order to meet the recommendations for Developing the Young Workforce, the Work Placements Standard, the CES (3-18), and the Guidance for School/Employer Partnerships.

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Explore this resource

Work-related learning

There are currently a number of ways young people can develop skills for work from 3-18. Educational establishments are using a wide range of strategies to ensure that all young people and children have an opportunity to experience the world of work. This will build skills, knowledge and capabilities allowing young people to learn and develop throughout their broad general education and senior phase.

This resource covers:

Career insight

Enterprise

Work inspiration

Simulated environments

Career insight examples

Enterprise examples

Work inspiration examples

Simulated environments examples

Improvement questions

How effectively do you plan for career education opportunities and progression pathways for learners in your school?

In what ways do you ensure that you meet the needs of all learners in order to develop skills for learning life and work?

In what ways does the curriculum provision and timetabling in your establishment incorporate career education for all learners?

To what extent are partners involved in delivering meaningful, work-related experiences for learners; the delivery of skills and qualifications and highlighting prospective career opportunities?

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Work-related learning - Career Insight, Enterprise, Work Inspiration and Simulated Environments

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There are currently a number of ways young people can develop skills for work from 3-18. Educational establishments are using a wide range of strategies to ensure that all young people and children have an opportunity to experience the world of work.

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Daydream Believers are a group of  educators, employers and students putting creativity at the heart of education because we believe innovation and curiosity are key to unlocking the potential of the future workforce.
Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework at levels 5 and 6 (24 points)

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Have you ever put off starting something because you were worried you wouldn't succeed at it?

Or been so afraid to fail, you didn't start at all? Fear of failure can stop us from trying new things and taking creative risks. But what if we rethink failure as a learning tool for building resilience and developing problem-solving skills? Let's find out.

Developed in collaboration with Gen+.

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Daydream Believers is a free, ready to use, online resource bank for educators that utilise creativity, critical thinking and problem-solving techniques applicable across the curriculum and beyond.

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Guide to work-based learning in Dumfries and Galloway 

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Guide to work-based learning in Dumfries and Galloway 

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Guide to work-based learning in Dumfries and Galloway | Learning resources | National Improvement Hub (education.gov.scot)

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Young Scot – Coping with the Cost Crisis

Young Scot have recently produced information on the Cost Crisis to support young people navigate some of the challenges they are likely to face.

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You may have heard a lot recently about the ‘Cost Crisis’ or ‘Cost of Living Crisis’. With inflation in the UK and rising prices on energy, some people are struggling to make ends meet. We’ve put together resources, links to support, helpful tips on saving money and benefits and rewards you may be e…

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Healthcare Science Week is an annual week-long programme designed to promote the amazing work of healthcare science professionals and highlight the difference they make to patients' lives.

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Young Enterprise Scotland

Young Enterprise Scotland offers a wide variety of enterprise & financial education programmes and development opportunities for young people across all of Scotland.

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Care Experienced Students Bursary (CESB)
Bursaries of up to £8,100 are available per academic year. Visit the SAAS website for more details

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We inspire young people around the world to excel in Science, Technology, Engineering and Maths through a unique challenge: to design, build and race an electric car.
Greenpower Education Trust

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Through teamwork, research, and competition, young people advocate for social issues in their communities in a bid to secure their school’s £3000 grant. S3 +

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The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) is the biggest independent programme being delivered through Scottish education, empowering tens of thousands of young people each year to make a difference in their communities.

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By reviewing academic analysis of national longitudinal datasets, it is possible to identify indicators of comparative adult success. How teenagers (i) think about their futures in work and what they do to (ii) explore and (iii) experience workplaces within and outside of schools is consistently associated with better than expected employment outcomes in adulthood

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Find more than 30,000 jobs, apprenticeships, courses and volunteering opportunities all in one place

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Young Persons Guarantee - Opportunity Finder

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Find more than 35,000 jobs, apprenticeships, courses and volunteering opportunities all in one place.

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No One Left Behind, is the Scottish Governments strategy for placing people at the centre of the design and delivery of employability services.

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Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation (DEBI)

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Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation (DEBI)

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Business and Employers | Borders College

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Find out about the Department of Enterprise and Business Innovation and how we develop training solutions to help business growth and product development.

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Career Ready in Scotland - Career Ready
Not currently working in the Borders but we are in discussion

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Career Ready in Scotland Our vision is that every young person progresses to a positive post-school destination and is able to prosper in the world of work. Every student has potential, yet does not necessarily have access to the networks and opportunities to unlock it. Young people in our partner

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Providing a learning environment where; visibility of skills, meaningful discussion and reflection on skills, and the opportunity to profile skills experiences, will support young people with their ability to understand, recognise and articulate their skills development

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Never has there been a more crucial time than now to focus on the skills development within young people.

Providing a learning environment where; visibility of skills, meaningful discussion and reflection on skills, and the opportunity to profile skills experiences, will support young people with their ability to understand, recognise and articulate their skills development. Adopting this as a natural part of everyday learning teaching will empower young people to be - successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors - ultimately allowing them to reach their fullest potential throughout their learner journey and beyond.

This toolkit has been developed through consultation with educators and other partners to create a suite of resources that will support practitioners embed skills in a manageable and sustainable way.

This approach is not mandatory and the toolkit is provided as a resource for those who would like support, are struggling for time or ideas, or who are looking for some inspiration and guidance as they develop their own approach to embedding skills across the whole curriculum. Please feel free to use them as you would like.

We have developed the following resources:

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Providing a learning environment where; visibility of skills, meaningful discussion and reflection on skills, and the opportunity to profile skills experiences, will support young people with their ability to understand, recognise and articulate their skills development.

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The report found that more than half (57 per cent) of over 16s are failing to demonstrate all the employability skills needed to succeed in the future workplace.

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At Ardrossan Academy teachers work in partnership with businesses to shape the curriculum offer. Collaborations vary from site visits and work placements to ’team-teaching’. The stage and level these are offered at is down to subject areas, with a key focus for learners in S3. The course components and partnership offers are related to local Labour Market Information. Close links with the college sector enhance the career and work-based learning opportunities in the senior phase.

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Burgh Primary School

To provide pupils with an insight into a variety of career prospects

To develop pupils' knowledge and understanding of the skills for learning, life and work

To provide pupils with an opportunity to work collaboratively with others to further develop their skills