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Key messaged on School Timetabling - Andrew Creamer (ES, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment)  

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Key messaged on School Timetabling - Andrew Creamer (ES, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment)  

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A future oriented curriculum design -  Barrhead HS

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A future oriented curriculum design -  Barrhead HS

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A future oriented curriculum design - Barrhead HS: Voice-over presentation Part 1 

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A future oriented curriculum design - Barrhead HS: Voice-over presentation Part 1 

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28 02 2024 BHS Career Pathways & Work-based Learning Part 1

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Career Pathways & Work based Learning 2  The Importance of WBL diverse pathways and its impact on learners

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Opening address:  Linda McAulay-Griffith

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Opening address:  Linda McAulay-Griffith

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Career Pathways & Work based Learning 2 The Importance of WBL diverse pathways and its impact on learners

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Career Pathways & Work based Learning 2  The Importance of WBL diverse pathways and its impact on le

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Agenda & Format:

4.00 pm: Scotland's Curriculum - the context - Joan McKay

4.05 Setting the Scene (Andrew Creamer)

4.30 pm:  Workshop sessions: Participants are able to select 1 out of the below 3 workshops

5.30 pm: Close:

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Session 2:  The Importance of work-based learning and its Impact on Learners.

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Session 2:  The Importance of work-based learning and its Impact on Learners.

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Agenda & Format:

4.00 pm: Setting the Scene (Linda McAulay-Griffith)

4.20 pm:  Workshop rotation 1

5.00 pm: Workshop rotation 2

5.30 pm: Close:

Participants are able to select 2 out of the 4 workshops

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Recording of Session 1: Supporting Learners on the Career Pathways - national and international evidence 

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Recording of Session 1: Supporting Learners on the Career Pathways - national and international evidence 

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Career Pathways & Work based Learning 1 International and Regional Evidence

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Career Pathways & Work-based Learning:  The Context - Ollie Bray (Strategic Director, ES)

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Career Pathways & Work-based Learning:  The Context - Ollie Bray (Strategic Director, ES)

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Presentation: Global Lesson on Career Pathways - Paul Herdman (Rodel)

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Presentation: Global Lesson on Career Pathways - Paul Herdman (Rodel)

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Professional Learning Series WBL  Career Pathways - advert incl image

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Session 1 ( 6 Dec '23):  Supporting learners on their future pathways - The International and Regional Evidence 

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Session 1 ( 6 Dec '23):  Supporting learners on their future pathways - The International and Regional Evidence 

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Outline:

4 pm:  Curriculum Design: The importance of Career Pathways and Work-based Learning – Ollie Bray (Strategic Director – ES)

4.10 pm: An international perspective - evidence/research:  Paul Herdman (RODEL/OECD) + Q&A

4.40 pm:  Young People’s Career Ambitions (YPCA) 2022/23 - research

5 pm:  Focus discussions:  Reflection on the practical implementation of a Work-based Learning/’Career Pathways’ programme:

What do career pathways & work-based learning look like from your perspective?

What would you want career education/work-based learning to  look like?

What challenges and opportunities exist taking this agenda forward?

5.30 pm: Conclusion and Close:   What do you want to[KM1]  over the next two work-based learning sessions?  Does anyone have anything they want to present on?

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6/12/‘23

Session 1: The International and National Evidence

Supporting learners on their future pathways

17/1/‘24 (4 - 5.30 pm)

Session  2: The Educational Imperative

Importance of work-based learning and its impact on learners

21/2/‘24 (4 - 5.30 pm)

Session 3: Implementing Change:

Maximising Education & Employer Collaboration to co-design the Learner Journey

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Session 2: Feedback - please tell us what you thought about the session (5 mins. max) 

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Session 2: Feedback - please tell us what you thought about the session (5 mins. max) 

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https://forms.office.com/e/53YHk7xR37?origin=lprLink

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SDS Presentation: Young Peoples' Career Ambitions:  How young people make career choices 

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SDS Presentation: Young Peoples' Career Ambitions:  How young people make career choices 

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Career Pathways in a Rapidly Changing World: A Conversation between Andreas Schleicher (OECD) and Paul Herdman (Rodel)

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Career Pathways in a Rapidly Changing World: A Conversation between Andreas Schleicher (OECD) and Paul Herdman (Rodel)

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Career Pathways in a Rapidly Changing World: A Conversation with Andreas Schleicher at the OECD

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SDS Research:  What drives young people’s career ambitions?

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SDS Research:  What drives young people’s career ambitions?

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Almost half of Scotland's school leavers say a lack of confidence and a lack of work experience are key barriers to their future careers, according to a new research.

The study by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) focused on the career choices, influences and motivations of school leavers across Scotland.

Young people cite a lack of confidence as a barrier preventing them from making progress in their chosen career. This is a particular issue for disabled and care experienced young people.

Respondents also cited a lack of work experience as a barrier, which again was a particular issue for care experienced young people.

Sharon McIntyre, Head of Career Information, Advice and Guidance at SDS, said, "The immediate post-school transition is an important point in a young person's life. Some young people have a clear idea of what they want to do but for some, it can be a time of uncertainty and worry. The good news is that SDS careers advisers can support all people whatever their age and stage.

"Young people in school can speak to their school careers adviser about their next steps but for those who have already left school, we have advisers working in SDS centres and community venues across Scotland who are on hand to support."

Sharon McIntyre, continued, "We know from the work carried out as part of the Career Review that work experience is a key part of learning that needs to be high quality, consistent, accessible and available to all young people.

"We need an education system that provides students with a range of experiences that enable them to explore the diverse options that suit their interests and inform their future choices.

"The plans to implement the recommendations of the career review demonstrate the commitment to ensure all students have access to the experiences and support to make informed choices now, and in the future."

The Young People's Career Ambitions (YPCA) research was carried out in 2022, with international academic expert in careers, education and skills policy Dr Deirdre Hughes OBE contributing to the design.

All young people in Scotland who left school in 2020/2021 were sent a link to a questionnaire in October 2022. A total of 1,414 young people responded, with results weighted to ensure they were representative of the Scottish school leaver population.

Experiential work-related learning

Dedicated curriculum time for experiential work-related learning was one of ten recommendations to come out of the Career Review, the most comprehensive review of Scotland's career services in a generation.

The review identified a need for experiential work-related learning to become part of the 'fabric' of curriculum design and delivery in primary, secondary, college and university. This would help young people to understand the practical value of what they are learning and how it can be applied in the world of work.

The YPCA research covered:

Post-school transitions

Key career influencers

Views on CIAG services

Career Management Skills

Future aspirations

Perceived career barriers

Other key findings

Young people from the most deprived areas have more complex post-school transitions than those from the least deprived areas.

The people most likely to influence young people's career decisions are Parent(s)/Carer(s). The factors most likely to influence young people are their interests/hobbies, the need to earn money, and the qualifications they achieved in school.

Young people felt supported and encouraged by the career services they received in school. This is particularly true for those from the most disadvantaged groups, who report a wide range of benefits.

Young people's career aspirations are concentrated in a small number of job sectors. There are also clear demographic differences in the sectors that young people aspire to enter.

Further details

Find out more about the Young People's Career Ambitions research by following these links. And if you have any further questions about the research, please contact evaluation&research@sds.co.uk

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Almost half of Scotland's school leavers say a lack of confidence and a lack of work experience are key barriers to their future careers.

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Blending applied and academic learning: Scotland’s Foundation Apprenticeships - OECD Education and Skills Today

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Blending applied and academic learning: Scotland’s Foundation Apprenticeships - OECD Education and Skills Today

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Blending applied and academic learning: Scotland’s Foundation Apprenticeships - OECD Education and Skills Today

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5 September 2023 | Have you thought about what it’s like for young people trying to navigate to their first “real job” in this rapidly changing world? As the head of a nonprofit that sits at the intersection of education and the economy, this is something I think about a lot.

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Session 3:  Maximising Education & Employer Collaboration to co-design the Learner Journey

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Session 3:  Maximising Education & Employer Collaboration to co-design the Learner Journey

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Setting the Scene: Andrew Creamer (Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment, Education Scotland) - Realising Parity in the Senior Phase. Key messages from the National Timetabling Group's Briefing Paper 1

In Main Meeting Room

Workshop sessions:

Workshop session 1:

Co-creation of Curriculum Pathways and Qualifications’ (Global Infrastructure and Built Environment L6) - Neil Craik-Collins (Education Service Manager, East/Midlothian)

In Main Meeting Room

Workshop session 2:

NHS Healthcare Pathways programme - Kevin Kelman (Director, NHS Scotland Academy) & Deborah Miller (SDS)-

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Workshop session 3:

A future oriented curriculum design - Fiona Johnston (Headteacher, Barrhead HS) -

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Session 2:  Importance of work-based learning and its impact on learners

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Session 2:  Importance of work-based learning and its impact on learners

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Session Access: Direct access: Click here to join the meeting

Introduction:

Linda McAulay-Griffith (Director of Education, East Ayrshire Council)

Workshops:

Andrew Ritchie (DYW & FA Implementation Lead, Aberdeenshire): “Building on BGE Learning Approaches: FA delivery and Project Based Learning (PBL) in the Senior Phase”. (In main room)

Peter Bain (Executive HT, Oban HS), Robert Leadbeater (DHT, Oban HS): Work-based Learning and Learner Pathways at Oban High School (Access: Click here to join the meeting)

Jill Davie (Schools and Community Planning Officer, West Lothian College) & Avril McLean (QIO, Secondary, West Lothian College): School-College Partnerships - Collegiate Curriculum Planning in line with Labour Market Information (Access: Click here to join the meeting)

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In this launch session we explore the key themes that have emerged through The Pedagogy Podcast conversations and discuss how these can be used to support across all sectors of education

In this session we will consider the national and international evidence emerging on the importance of work-based learning and career education to effectively support learners towards future pathways.

In this session we will hear from a number of local authority and schools about strategies on effectively delivering work-based learning and its wider educational outcomes.

Leaders/Practitioners will share how they have led their school communities to place learner agency at the heart of curriculum design. (With a focus on the WHY and HOW, rather than the WHAT)

In this session we will explore the power of employer collaboration in delivering a work-based curriculum offer by considering some practical approaches with high impact for learners, education establishments and employers.

In this session we will share key messages from the national co-design group and you will also hear from schools/settings on their journey of shifting culture and practice; pedagogy and professional learning

This session will share school/ settings journey in designing their curriculum to ensure continuity of learner experience through transition.

Leaders/Practitioners will share how they have used creativity at the heart of curriculum design. (With a focus on the WHY and HOW, rather than the WHAT)

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curriculum design – winter webinars tickets

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Eventbrite - Education Scotland presents Curriculum Design - Winter Webinars - Wednesday, 22 November 2023 | Tuesday, 26 March 2024 - Find event and ticket information.

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6th February - Placing learner agency at the heart of curriculum design

Leaders/Practitioners will share how they have led their school communities to place learner agency at the heart of curriculum design. (With a focus on the WHY and HOW, rather than the WHAT).

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Work-based Learning and Learner Pathways - Oban High School Presentation

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Work-based Learning and Learner Pathways - Oban High School Presentation

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A future oriented curriculum design - Barrhead HS: Voice-over presentation Part 2 

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A future oriented curriculum design - Barrhead HS: Voice-over presentation Part 2 

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Presentation:  FA Delivery and Project Based Learning in the Senior Phase, Andrew Ritchie (DYW Aberdeenshire)

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Presentation:  FA Delivery and Project Based Learning in the Senior Phase, Andrew Ritchie (DYW Aberdeenshire)

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West Lothian College - Collegiate Curriculum Design

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West Lothian College - Collegiate Curriculum Design

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Ken Robertson:  Changing Education Paradigms

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Ken Robertson:  Changing Education Paradigms

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As suggested by Linda in her introduction to this session

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RSA ANIMATE: Changing Education Paradigms

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Forth Valley College is a leading provider of further and higher education offering a wide range of courses and training opportunites. They welcome approx 14,500 students per academic session with 94% of learners progressing to further studies or employment upon completion of their course.

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Forth Valley College is a leading provider of further and higher education offering a wide range of courses and training opportunites. They welcome approx 14,500 students per academic session with 94% of learners progressing to further studies or employment upon completion of their course.

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WS 3: A Future oriented Curriculum Design - Fiona Johnston, HT - Barrhead High School

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WS 3: A Future oriented Curriculum Design - Fiona Johnston, HT - Barrhead High School

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Details: This workshop will explore our partnership working to create engaging pathways to ensure learners remain at the heart of their journey.

Rationale:

Contribution of learner voice and employers to focus on skills and attributes

Creation of the Barrhead Capacities to reflect our context and to respond to future challenges.

Design:

Time and space to audit the curriculum, collaborate and experiment.

Examples of partnerships including local employers to create IDL opportunities, career Insights, and focus on skills development.

Examples of flexible programmes, which help to develop personal attributes, skills and experiences including volunteering, college placements and vocational training.

Range of qualifications to reflect labour market.

Outcomes

Positive destinations

Improved achievements and attainment over time.

Next steps:

Personalised learner pathways as the norm.

Embed work based learning projects across all the curriculum.

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Education Scotland National Timetabling Group - Briefing Paper 1: 

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Education Scotland National Timetabling Group - Briefing Paper 1: 

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WS 1:  Co-creation of Curriculum Pathways and Qualifications' Example Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment 

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WS 1:  Co-creation of Curriculum Pathways and Qualifications' Example Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment 

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Workshop Session 2:  NHS Healthcare Pathways Programme - Recording

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Workshop Session 2:  NHS Healthcare Pathways Programme - Recording

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Workshop session 2 - NHS Healthcare Pathways Programme - Professor Kevin Kelman, Director, NHS Scotland Academy and Abigail Kinsella, Skills Development Scotland

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Workshop session 2 - NHS Healthcare Pathways Programme - Professor Kevin Kelman, Director, NHS Scotland Academy and Abigail Kinsella, Skills Development Scotland

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OECD:  Scotland's Foundation Apprenticeships - Preparing Students for the Future of Work

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OECD:  Scotland's Foundation Apprenticeships - Preparing Students for the Future of Work

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Scotland's Foundation Apprenticeships: Preparing Students for the Future of Work

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Education, Children & Young People Committee:  Education Reform

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Education, Children & Young People Committee:  Education Reform

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Making a case for a diverse, future oriented curriculum

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1. Education Reform: The Committee will take evidence from- Peter Bain, Executive Head Teacher, Oban High School, Tiree High School, Tiree Primary School and Lismore Primary School and President-elect, School Leaders Scotland; Greg Dempster, General Secretary, Association of Headteachers and Deputes in Scotland; Barry Graham, Head Teacher, Wallace Hall Academy, Dumfries and Galloway; Graham Hutton, General Secretary, School Leaders Scotland and former Head Teacher, Grove Academy, Dundee; Pauline Walker, Head Teacher, Royal High School, Edinburgh. 2. Report by James Withers on the Independent Review of the Skills Delivery Landscape: The Committee will take evidence from James Withers. 3. Evidence Session (in private): The Committee will consider the evidence it heard earlier under agenda items 1 and 2. 4. Work programme (in private): The Committee will consider its work programme.

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Education, Children and Young People Committee | Scottish Parliament TV

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1. Education Reform: The Committee will take evidence from- Peter Bain, Executive Head Teacher, Oban High School, Tiree High School, Tiree Primary School and Lismore Primary School and President-elect, School Leaders Scotland; Greg Dempster, General Secretary, Association of Headteachers and Deputes in Scotland; Barry Graham, Head Teacher, Wallace Hall Academy, Dumfries and Galloway; Graham Hutton, General Secretary, School Leaders Scotland and former Head Teacher, Grove Academy, Dundee; Pauline Walker, Head Teacher, Royal High School, Edinburgh.

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Podcast:  Career Pathways & work-based Learning

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Podcast:  Career Pathways & work-based Learning

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As part of our work on DYW and Curriculum Innovation we have become increasingly aware that well developed and implemented Career Pathway and Work-based learning offers such as Foundation Apprenticeships can deliver against a number of key priorities in education such as attainment, the systematic progression of skills and positive stained destination.

This Podcast explores the importance of the topic both nationally as well as globally and its impact on learners more widely.

Join me, Klaus Mayer (ES Curriculum Innovation & DYW), Andrew Ritchie, Lead Officer for DYW at Aberdeenshire Council, Graeme Hendry, Head of Government, Parliamentary and Stakeholder Engagement at Skills Development Scotland, and my colleague, Andrew Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland to consider some of the strategies and practicalities around the implementation of the work-based learning in secondary education.

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Podcast - Work-based learning | Education Scotland podcast

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As part of our work on DYW and Curriculum Innovation we have become increasingly aware that well developed and implemented Career Pathway and Work-based learning offers such as Foundation Apprenticeships can deliver against a number of key priorities in education such as attainment, the systematic progression of skills and positive stained destination.