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Currie CHS have been busy! Find out what they have been up to in recent months

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Currie CHS have been busy! Find out what they have been up to in recent months

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Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Currie Community High School - our journey to silver | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Find out what's been happening at Marr College 

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Find out what's been happening at Marr College 

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SCQF School Ambassador Case Study: Marr College

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Is that on the SCQF...? Young STEM Leader Programmes | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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The Young STEM Leader Programme is an exciting opportunity for young people in Scotland to discover, create, inspire and lead in STEM. Derived from the Scottish Government's Education and Training Strategy for STEM (2017), the programme is led by SSERC in partnership with a wide range of STEM focused organisations in Scotland.

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Looking for different learning programmes? Check out the Awards Network database! 

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Looking for different learning programmes? Check out the Awards Network database! 

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The Awards Network is a forum of providers of youth work awards providing non-formal learning opportunities for young people. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth work awards that accredit learning and achievements of young people aged 10 to 25. Its membership includes the largest youth organisations in Scotland along with a range of niche award providers.

The Purpose of Awards Network is to 'Promote and recognise the achievements of young people gained through youth work awards'.

The Vision of the Awards Network is that 'Youth Work Awards are widely valued and accepted as critical evidence of every young person's learning and achievement'.

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The Awards Network is a forum of providers of youth work awards providing non-formal learning opportunities for young people. Its members work together to raise awareness of the range and impact of youth work awards that accredit learning and achievements of young people aged 10 to 25.

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Daydream Believers - Future Thinking (Subtitles)

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Always great work going on in Galashiels! 

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Always great work going on in Galashiels! 

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Galashiels Academy - building a new future

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Powering Futures! Watch this and get involved! 

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Powering Futures! Watch this and get involved! 

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Powering Futures at St Matthew's Academy, Saltcoats

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Outward Bound Trust offer various programmes on the SCQF check them out here 

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Outward Bound Trust offer various programmes on the SCQF check them out here 

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If you missed out on the Ed Scot / Awards Network session you can catch up here 

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If you missed out on the Ed Scot / Awards Network session you can catch up here 

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Now this is a game changer! Find out about a new SCQF level 6 qualification, Esports : For the players

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Now this is a game changer! Find out about a new SCQF level 6 qualification, Esports : For the players

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Esports: For The Players was developed in collaboration with The Brave Jnr, a youth organisation on a mission to empower young people to build brighter futures through esports.

It was credit rated by Edinburgh College at SCQF level 6 with 24 credit points - the same level & number of credit points as a Higher.

Before this award was created and credit rated there was no option in Scotland for young people (or anyone else) to gain accreditation around esports and, while there are opportunities in the rest of the UK to study esports related subjects, none of these focus on learning from the perspective of a player.

The course is delivered in a community learning/youth work setting as well as being available for secondary schools to offer to pupils as part of their senior options.

It is aimed at young people aged 14 - 18 who may be disengaged from traditional education and want to gain 21st century skills while improving their performance in their favourite esports game.

Esports is competitive video gaming and is hugely popular among young people; being able to gain recognition and accreditation for doing something they are passionate about makes this course very attractive. Many young people now dream of careers as professional gamers and content creators, this course can offer insight into how to pursue those careers and equip learners with the tools and experience to start building that career.

The credit rating of Esports: For The Players offers the opportunity for young people to continue to positive destinations where they may not have managed to gain qualifications at school.

While learners on this course will be focusing on esports, learning about the gaming industry and improving their gameplay, they will also be developing vital meta skills, wellbeing techniques, data skills and digital capabilities. Their learning will prove to be transferable to almost any other subject or career path that they may decide to pursue.

Some quotes from learners:
"I had a difficult time at school and left without any qualifications. I love gaming and was excited to be given the chance to do this course and learn about esports. I am enjoying the course, it doesn't even feel like learning did at school, it is giving me confidence and now I would really like to work in esports." - Jay

"I am loving learning about the esports industry and how it all works. I play in a Rocket League team and eSports: For The Players is making me think differently about how to improve my in game performance and is making me more focused and take it more seriously. By the time I have finished the course I think I will have improved a lot." - Jamie

"It's great to be able to get a qualification for doing something I really love - gaming! I have always had a dream to be a pro gamer but no-one ever took it seriously and now I am studying eSports: For The Players my parents and teachers are becoming more supportive. I have learned that there are many other jobs that I could do in esports if I change my mind about being a player." - Levi

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Is that on the SCQF...? eSports: For the Players | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Esports: For The Players was developed in collaboration with The Brave Jnr, a youth organisation on a mission to empower young people to build brighter futures through esports. It was credit rated by Edinburgh College at SCQF level 6 with 24 credit points - the same level & number of credit points as a Higher.

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Fantastic staff & pupils at St Andrews RC Secondary in Glasgow talking about why SCQF is important to them and their pathways

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Fantastic staff & pupils at St Andrews RC Secondary in Glasgow talking about why SCQF is important to them and their pathways

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SCQF School Ambassador Case Study: St Andrews RC Secondary School, Glasgow

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Design, Engineer, Construct at SCQF level 5 and 6 with 24 credit points, find out more 

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Design, Engineer, Construct at SCQF level 5 and 6 with 24 credit points, find out more 

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Is that on the SCQF…? Design, Engineer, Construct! | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Picture this… an Ofqual recognised Awarding Organisation that puts learners at the heart of everything it envisions… That’s Training Qualifications UK!

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St Pauls RC High School in Glasgow have achieved Gold Ambassador status, find out their story here 

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St Pauls RC High School in Glasgow have achieved Gold Ambassador status, find out their story here 

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Developing Resilience at SCQF level 4 created by the Kings Trust  

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Developing Resilience at SCQF level 4 created by the Kings Trust  

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If you missed our annual School / College partnership session, you can catch up here. Excellent contributions from Glasgow Clyde, NESCOL and Fraserburgh Academy

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If you missed our annual School / College partnership session, you can catch up here. Excellent contributions from Glasgow Clyde, NESCOL and Fraserburgh Academy

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NEW! The Creative digital media institute are looking to pilot their Creative Media Passport. It's SCQF level 5 with 7 credits, click below to find out more

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NEW! The Creative digital media institute are looking to pilot their Creative Media Passport. It's SCQF level 5 with 7 credits, click below to find out more

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Our new video case study with Lasswade HS - absolutely worth a watch! 

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Our new video case study with Lasswade HS - absolutely worth a watch! 

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Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Lasswade High School is a Silver SCQF Ambassador School with good SCQF awareness amongst staff, pupils, and parents and some new curriculum pathways developed. Staff and pupils involved in the ambassador programme talk about the benefits of engaging in the programme.

Find out more about the SCQF School Ambassador Programme

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Lasswade High School | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Lasswade High School is a Silver SCQF Ambassador School with good SCQF awareness amongst staff, pupils, and parents and some new curriculum pathways developed. Staff and pupils involved in the ambassador programme talk about the benefits of engaging in the programme.

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New SCQF level 4 qualification aims to boost green skills - Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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An immersive learning programme that allows students to explore the world of net zero has been added to Scotland’s qualifications framework.

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The Benefits of Becoming an SCQF Ambassador School by Galashiels Academy

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A fantastic new Diploma developed by FIDA at SCQF level 6 with 24 credit points, click to find out more 

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A fantastic new Diploma developed by FIDA at SCQF level 6 with 24 credit points, click to find out more 

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Session 2 as part of SCQF Week - A conversation with St Andrews RC Secondary Pupil Ambassadors and Staff - A brilliant group of young people!

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Session 2 as part of SCQF Week - A conversation with St Andrews RC Secondary Pupil Ambassadors and Staff - A brilliant group of young people!

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The SCQF Ambassador Programme School Ambassadors from St Andrews RC Secondary School in Glasgow

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NEW SCQF level 4 and 5 Cyber Explorers programmes launched! Find out more here 

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NEW SCQF level 4 and 5 Cyber Explorers programmes launched! Find out more here 

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SQA attainment stats for 2024 - huge increase in NPAs, Awards and NCs. Some key data in here

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SQA attainment stats for 2024 - huge increase in NPAs, Awards and NCs. Some key data in here

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Catch up on our virtual session with Lasswade HS as part of SCQF Week, some great ideas and examples from a fantastic school! 

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Catch up on our virtual session with Lasswade HS as part of SCQF Week, some great ideas and examples from a fantastic school! 

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School Ambassadors presentation for SCQF Week 23 - Lasswade High School

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UCAS recognise almost all SCQF level 6 programmes. Check out this document to find out more 

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UCAS recognise almost all SCQF level 6 programmes. Check out this document to find out more 

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Is that on the SCQF? Recorded session with Fuelchange and St Mungos, Falkirk

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Is that on the SCQF? Recorded session with Fuelchange and St Mungos, Falkirk

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Is that on the SCQF...?  Fuelchange at SCQF level 6

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New and refreshed! Youth Scotland awards on the SCQF at various levels

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New and refreshed! Youth Scotland awards on the SCQF at various levels

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Youth Scotland YAA

Youth Scotland Youth Achievement Awards are flexible awards that provides a framework to accredit learning and achievement within your own existing or planned activities. The YAA has been credit rated and levelled by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF).

Youth Achievement Award is a nationally recognised Scottish Qualification Authority

customised award for young people, which uses a youth work approach, and

which provides a means of recording and evidencing their wider learning and achievement through a formal qualification.

The award is aimed at young people in the Senior Phase of a Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) (S3 and above).

A Youth Achievement Award is an individual learning award which reflects the values and principles of youth work.

t is characterised by approaches that start from the interests, hopes and aspirations of the young person.

The a ward builds from 'where a young person is at '. It is person-centred and the focus is on creating an award that is personal, meaningful and appropriate for the individual, making it inclusive and accessible for all.

The young person and worker are partners in a learning process. The process is empowering and allows a young person to play a full part in shaping their own learning.

The young person is responsible for planning their own Award. They must choose their Challenge and set themselves personal and meaningful Targets to work towards.

The young person completes their Challenge, working towards their personal targets, and evidences this in a 'personal Portfolio of Evidence'.

The young person reviews and reflects upon their learning and achievements.

A Youth Achievement Award should capture how a young person has engaged with and benefited from the plan-do review approach to their learning rather than just record the activities they have been involved in.

For a Young Person to gain an award, a completed awards Booklet with a portfolio of evidence of how they have met the criteria of the award is required.

There are four levels of the Youth Achievement Award; Bronze, Silver, Gold and Platinum. Young people enter at the level appropriate to their interests and abilities; they are not required to work through the lower levels to access the higher levels.

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Youth Achievement Award (YAA) are flexible awards that provides a framework to accredit learning and achievement with existing activities.

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St Pauls have developed their career pathways resource and it's superb! Pupils and parents can see pathways available to them in all subjects 

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St Pauls have developed their career pathways resource and it's superb! Pupils and parents can see pathways available to them in all subjects 

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Is that on the SCQF? Recorded session with Direct Devitt

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Is that on the SCQF? Recorded session with Direct Devitt

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Is that on the SCQF...?  Comedy and Confidence Awards from Direct Devitt (Virtual Session)

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GenAI in Education Exploration Hub LAUNCHED! Check this out 

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GenAI in Education Exploration Hub LAUNCHED! Check this out 

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A free, hands-on curriculum of lessons and activities designed to introduce K-12 students to artificial intelligence (AI) and how it shapes their lives. The Day of AI curriculum was developed by a team of researchers at MIT RAISE, and designed to be taught by educators with little or no technology background.

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A guide to unlocking the transformative power of Generative AI in education and empowering educators to be curious experimenters.

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A really good webpage from St Mungos Falkirk - essential information for parents, carers and pupils alike 

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A really good webpage from St Mungos Falkirk - essential information for parents, carers and pupils alike 

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Qualifications | St Mungo's High School 2021

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The framework covers learning in all settings; St. Mungo's, college, university, youth clubs and work-based learning, thus allowing employers, colleges, training providers and universities to recognise these qualifications, which opens up many more opportunities for learners. Understanding and using this qualification framework will help students and their families to plan journeys through S4-S6 and beyond St Mungo's as the SCQF supports lifelong learning.

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Hear from Firpark Secondary on the impact of running Comedy and Confidence! 

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Hear from Firpark Secondary on the impact of running Comedy and Confidence! 

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SQA Blogs are a good way of keeping up to date with developments in subject areas

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SQA Blogs are a good way of keeping up to date with developments in subject areas

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SQA Blogs Landing Page SQA Blogs Landing Page

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Climate Emergency training created by Keep Scotland Beautiful, SCQF level 4 with 2 credit points. Email below for more information

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Climate Emergency training created by Keep Scotland Beautiful, SCQF level 4 with 2 credit points. Email below for more information

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crc@keepscotlandbeautiful.org and mention that you're looking for the SCQF programme

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

We have been delivering climate education to Scottish school students since 2019. We recently announced a new framework called Climate Action Schools, to put climate change firmly on the agenda for educators, young people and children in Scotland. Our Climate Emergency Training course builds on this experience and provides a way for students to gain a greater understanding of climate change and its surrounding issues.

Whilst delivering our pre-existing climate change course (Climate Ready Classrooms) we noticed there was no SQA accredited course specifically aimed at improving climate change understanding and empowering learners to take positive steps towards combatting climate change. We know that there is a student voice demanding more climate education and knowledge, and our Climate Emergency Training is the first national course to meet this need.

The Climate Emergency Training SCQF level 4 course is aimed at secondary school pupils looking to develop their knowledge of climate change and understand what positive decisions they can take to address the causes of climate change. The course includes a notional 20 hours of learning, activities, and assessment. It covers four main points:

The causes of climate change.

The evidence behind climate change.

The physical and social effects of climate change.

The actions we can take to reduce the impact of climate change.

Material is jointly delivered by the class teacher and a Keep Scotland Beautiful trainer, who additionally marks all the assessed work, ensuring consistency.

Students completing the course gain two SCQF credit points, highlighting the accessibility of the course whilst also demonstrating the work required for students to gain this accreditation. Alongside giving them confidence that they will complete the course, the credits will also emphasise that students who learn with us will have a knowledge of the actions they can take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions alongside an understanding of why these actions are important and how they result in an emission reduction.

It presents positive opportunities for young people to grasp the opportunities around the climate emergency and the skills that will be required within the private and public sector.

More than 20 people have successfully completed the course so far, having only been piloted this year, but we hope it becomes the go-to course for Scottish secondary school students who want to make a positive contribution to combatting climate change.

"The course is a perfect way to not only open up positive conversation amongst colleagues, but also for individuals to consider facts and how even small adjustments in behaviors towards climate change can have an impact on the effect. Very enjoyable and would recommend to any school or employer as an introduction to climate ideas in the workplace without the dogma."
Annie Rodgers, Course participant

We believe this course is one of the best ways learners can identify what they can do personally and collectively to combat climate change.

You can find out more at www.keepscotlandbeautiful.org/climateready

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Is that on the SCQF...? Climate Emergency Training | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Keep Scotland Beautiful is your charity for Scotland's environment, with a vision for a clean, green, sustainable Scotland. We work with you to combat climate change, reduce litter and waste and protect and enhance the places we care for. We have been delivering climate education to Scottish school students since 2019.

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SCQF Bronze school Kirkintilloch HS using Thinglink to get information out to parents and pupils 

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SCQF Bronze school Kirkintilloch HS using Thinglink to get information out to parents and pupils 

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A superb video from Lochend CHS. Really inspiring! 

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A superb video from Lochend CHS. Really inspiring! 

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Lochend Community High School - Using the SCQF for Progression Pathways and Positive Destinations

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Check out Daydream Believers Impact report. If you're not involved yet, find out more! 

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Check out Daydream Believers Impact report. If you're not involved yet, find out more! 

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Express Yourself: Finding your voice in creative writing and drama  - Border College and maybe an option for your school? 

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Express Yourself: Finding your voice in creative writing and drama  - Border College and maybe an option for your school? 

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Seven young people have completed a creative writing and drama course which marked the highest ever level of qualification delivered at Bridges Project.

Named Express Yourself, the course was delivered over eight weeks in collaboration with Borders College. It was offered through Bridges Project's Spark Your Future service, which is funded by East Lothian Council's No One Left Behind Employability Grants Programme as part of the UK Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

During the eight weeks, young people gained an insight into a wide range of elements within the fields of creative writing and drama. This included hands-on experience on script analysis, character development, storyboarding, acting, directing and writing.

To complete the course, all of the participants had to produce their own piece of writing. For many of the young people, this was a useful opportunity to complement their school work.

17-year-old Kerra Stewart, who attends Musselburgh Grammar School, wrote a short story which she used for her Higher English portfolio.

"I enjoyed the course and writing my short story and it helped me a lot for my portfolio at school. I also learned different techniques that can help me in a job in the future," she said.

For her twin sister Dayle, the creative writing and drama course was even more directly linked to her preferred career path.

"I want to become an English teacher so the course has helped me," said Dayle, who wrote an extract of an apocalyptic story for the course.

She also believes Express Yourself was highly beneficial for both her personal development and her skills development.

"It developed my writing and presenting skills and also built my confidence. I got to communicate with new people and it helped me feel more comfortable to speak to people in a room and present," said the 17-year-old.

Bridges Project's Neil Maclean, who co-organised the course, also highlights the young people's personal development as one of the main successes of Express Yourself.

"They saw a massive boost to their confidence. At the beginning of the course, they did not want to read up any of their own writing but at the end, they were happy to share what they had written with their peers. That personal development growth that they experienced during the lifetime of the course was amazing to witness," he said.

In addition to the boost to their confidence and skills, young people also gained 1.5 SCQF Level 5 units accredited from Borders College for completing the course. This marks a historic moment as the highest level of qualification that has ever been delivered at Bridges Project.

"The course was at a very high level and very involved. It incorporated a lot of theory and principles from different discipline of creative writing, which meant that young people had to self-study quite a bit," said Neil.

He was impressed by how the participants took to the challenge.

"They just took to it and were intent on achieving their qualification, which was incredible to see," said the co-organiser.

Neil also praised Borders College for making Express Yourself possible.

"The College went out of their way to help us establish the course, make it accredited and start it in a timely manner. I would like to say a massive thank you to them," he said.

Liz King, Skills Accreditation Programme Advisor at Borders College, said it was a 'pleasure to be involved in such an exciting project and to see the achievements of the young people.'

She said:

"We enjoyed working collaboratively with Neil and the Bridges Project team to develop the unit and provide accreditation and certification through Borders College."

Ms King added:

"I was impressed with the quality of the young people's portfolios. The work produced was excellent and reflected the development of their knowledge, skills and confidence through working on the unit. It was evident that a huge amount of time and dedication from Neil and Mihalis [Michailidis, Express Yourself Co-coordinator] had gone into delivery, assessment and verification, and also from the learners themselves, to complete it successfully."

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Named Express Yourself, the course was delivered over eight weeks in collaboration with Borders College. It was offered through Bridges Project's Spark Your Future service, which is funded by East Lothian Council's No One Left Behind Employability Grants Programme as part of the UK Government's UK Shared Prosperity Fund.

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Check out another example of a recognition application via MS Sway https://sway.cloud.microsoft/mBfETVek6GH0FI9e?ref=Link

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Creating pathways and presenting information to parents and pupils can be challenging! Check out the fantastic work at Currie HS 

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Creating pathways and presenting information to parents and pupils can be challenging! Check out the fantastic work at Currie HS 

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Pathways with Purpose @ Currie

Your child will have a range of experiences and gain a range of qualifications while they are here @ Currie. These qualifications are linked to the Scottish Credit & Qualifications Framework (SCQF). Below is a video describing what that is ...

Our resource, 'Pathways with Purpose' can assist you in finding out more about:
Course Pathways
Are you trying to decide the courses you want to study? Are you trying to work out which ones are right for the path I want to follow? Click on each of the departments below to find out detailed information to support you ...

Course Pathways: Choice Forms ...
Where are the jobs?
Click on each image to find out about the World of Work Today, what are the Jobs of the Future and Employment Opportunities based on Qualifications. All of this may support your pathway decisions.

My World of Work
Click on each image below to find out what is the My World of Work website (right) and links to Job Profiles (left). Each of these links will assist in finding out about careers and jobs to see what pathway you might need to follow.

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Pathways with Purpose @ Currie Welcome to our Learner Pathway's page. Your pathway is specific to you. Your child will have a range of experiences and gain a range of qualifications while they are ...

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SCQFP School & College Partnership Event 20221107 161948 Meeting Recording

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"Parental and carer engagement via the Assembly will be vital to ensuring effective and inclusive parental involvement in conversations about children, young people and their education journeys."

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Home :: Scottish Assembly of Parents and Carers

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A Scottish assembly of Parents & Carers with a focus on education

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Check out MsMissMrs and their Get S.E.T girls programme as it's been linked to SQA qualifications at levels 3-5 

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Check out MsMissMrs and their Get S.E.T girls programme as it's been linked to SQA qualifications at levels 3-5 

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get in touch with Nicole to find out more nicole@msmissmrs.co.uk

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The Get S.E.T. programme is aimed at girls and young women, to develop self-awareness and self-esteem techniques as a pathway to empowerment. The programme is structured over 10 weeks with each session lasting up to 1 hour. Learners complete a wide range of activities during and after each session e.g.

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Earlston High School have been creating some really flexible pathways, check them out for some ideas

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Earlston High School have been creating some really flexible pathways, check them out for some ideas

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Our latest video around youth awards on the SCQF. Special thanks to Wick HS, West Calder HS, New Struan school, Youthlink, Youth Scotland and all staff and pupils involved. 

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Our latest video around youth awards on the SCQF. Special thanks to Wick HS, West Calder HS, New Struan school, Youthlink, Youth Scotland and all staff and pupils involved. 

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Youth Awards and Wider Achievement on the SCQF

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Youth VIP Volunteering schools resource launch event on the 30th October, sign up below 

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Youth VIP Volunteering schools resource launch event on the 30th October, sign up below 

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This resource, created in collaboration with young people, aims to act as a bridge to connect ideas, practices and approaches that currently exist around youth volunteering in schools. After successful pilots, this resource is ready to be rolled out to schools and other settings across Scotland.

Volunteering being embedded and supported in a school setting can have many benefits for young people such as creating opportunities for work experience, improving skill development and positive destination options and reducing the attainment gap through providing opportunities for young people to engage and achieve.

During this launch event we will share content from the resource, hear feedback from the pilot and hear from young people directly about the benefits of embedding volunteering opportunities in a school setting.

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YouthVIP - Youth Volunteering Champion Schools Resource Launch | YouthLink Scotland

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West coast schools - check out the support offered by FOCUS West, widening access to HE. Lots of resources and guidance available for schools and pupils

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West coast schools - check out the support offered by FOCUS West, widening access to HE. Lots of resources and guidance available for schools and pupils

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FOCUS West is a schools programme that aims to widen access to Higher Education.

Based in the west of Scotland and working with targeted pupils in secondary schools, our work is funded by the Scottish Funding Council as part of the National Schools Programme. We work with teachers to guide pupils in learning about Higher National and Degree courses, the benefits of further study and about the wealth of graduate career opportunities that are available.
What is Higher Education? What is the criterion for inclusion in the programme? What does the FOCUS West Programme involve?
SUCCESS STORIES

FOCUS West has been pivotal for me in terms of looking at higher education; had I not been involved in the program I doubt I would have considered universities outside of Scotland, never mind the best universities in the world.

FOCUS West has played a crucial part of my life, in more ways than one. Had it not been for my enrolment in the programme during school, I highly doubt I would have grown into the confident young woman I am today, let alone have graduated from university.

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FOCUS West is a schools programme that aims to widen access to Higher Education. Based...

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SQA Mentoring at SCQF level 4 could be a great option for your pupils 

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SQA Mentoring at SCQF level 4 could be a great option for your pupils 

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Our session with Daydream Believers and Grangemouth HS is here - catch up if you missed hearing about this qualification 

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Our session with Daydream Believers and Grangemouth HS is here - catch up if you missed hearing about this qualification 

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Is that on the SCQF  Virtual session with Daydream believers

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What's included on Insight? See an up to date list here 

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Another innovative qualification! SCQF level 5 with 30 credits

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Another innovative qualification! SCQF level 5 with 30 credits

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Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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Is that on the SCQF...? Kindred Clothing Award (Garment Production) | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

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In 2020 @Front Lounge launched Kindred Clothing Award (Garment Production) at SCQF Level 5 with 30 credit points. Young people are quite literally sewing their way to a brighter future!

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Useful information from Universities Scotland on qualifications 

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Useful information from Universities Scotland on qualifications 

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Mental health and wellbeing award at SCQF level 6 launched by SQA 

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Mental health and wellbeing award at SCQF level 6 launched by SQA 

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Mental Health and Wellbeing SCQF level 6 - SQA

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The Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing at SCQF level 6 aims to:

reduce stigma surrounding mental health

create resilience by giving young people healthy-coping strategies

raise awareness of the impact of mental health on behaviour

dispel myths surrounding mental health

promote understanding of experiences and behaviours that can affect mental health

help individuals to make the right choices

understand the impact of social media and the internet on mental health and wellbeing

This Award is available through schools, colleges and training providers.

Half of mental health problems in adulthood begin before the age of 14, and by the time they are 16 roughly three children in every class will experience a mental health problem. When it comes to finding help for mental health only a quarter of young people know where to go.

In addition, the stigma attached to mental health frequently can stop individuals from seeking help because they feel embarrassed or are fearful of being judged.

This qualification therefore aims to address gaps in knowledge and to improve understanding of mental health.

The Awards in Mental Health and Wellbeing support the Scottish Government's Mental Health Strategy 2017-27. Its guiding ambition for mental health is simple but, if realised, will change and save lives:

'We must prevent and treat mental health problems with the same commitment, passion and drive as we do with physical health problems.'

Delivery

This Award can be offered in the following modes:

full-time

part-time (for example, day-release)

open and distance learning

infill into existing classes

evening provision

This Award is suitable for:

learners who are at school or who may have just left school

mature candidates who may have been out of education for a long period of time

individuals who are currently in employment and wish to obtain a formal qualification

learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine

employees who want to improve their knowledge and understanding of mental health and wellbeing

individuals who are seeking national recognition of their achievements

employers who wish their employees to take part in short, continuing professional development courses

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the centre.

The level 6 award could provide progression to:

SCQF level 7

an HNC in Health and Social Care

employment in the care sector

This Award provides opportunities to develop:

Core Skills (which underpin all National Certificates)

transferable skills

Centres with devolved authority for approval should use their own internal approval process.

Assessors and verifiers must be able to meet SQA's general requirements for technical/occupational competence as outlined in the Systems and Qualification Approval Guide.

Each unit specification gives detailed information on the evidence requirements and approaches to assessment for each unit.

Group award code: GV2V 46

The Award in Mental Health and Wellbeing at SCQF level 6 consists of four mandatory units (24 SCQF credit points).

For details of the units making up the Mental Health and Wellbeing Award, please refer to the qualification structure.

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Information to support the delivery of Award Mental Health and Wellbeing SCQF level 6

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Pupil ambassador training PPT. Try this out if you're training up a new group. Supporting notes with hyperlinks included. 

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Pupil ambassador training PPT. Try this out if you're training up a new group. Supporting notes with hyperlinks included. 

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Some really key messages in Stirling HS blog! Thanks to staff and pupils for their continued dedication to the Ambassador programme! 

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Some really key messages in Stirling HS blog! Thanks to staff and pupils for their continued dedication to the Ambassador programme! 

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Stirling High School - Our journey as a Silver SCQF School  Ambassador

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A FREE opportunity with the Outward Bound Trust for teaching staff 

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A FREE opportunity with the Outward Bound Trust for teaching staff 

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FREE SCQF level 5 programme from Youthlink - get involved if you can 

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FREE SCQF level 5 programme from Youthlink - get involved if you can 

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Participatory Budgeting and Grant Making | YouthLink Scotland

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The Participative Budgeting and Grant Making course supports involvement in national and local decisions on services and budgets.

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Daydream Believers have a resource Padlet, check it out 

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Daydream Believers have a resource Padlet, check it out 

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SQA refreshed hospitality pathways for 23/24

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SQA refreshed hospitality pathways for 23/24

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When you're working with employers, this resource will be key! 

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When you're working with employers, this resource will be key! 

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Our latest video exploring the fantastic range of youth work programmes on the SCQF

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Our latest video exploring the fantastic range of youth work programmes on the SCQF

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Thanks to Outward Bound Trust, Gairloch HS, Inverness Royal Academy, Calderglen HS, Awards Network and Jamie Hepburn (and the young people involved)

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Wider Achievement - Youth Awards on the SCQF

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Another key resource from the Insight team. This can be your 'go to' for more info! 

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Another key resource from the Insight team. This can be your 'go to' for more info! 

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Always worth keeping an eye on the events page at Ed Scot. Many opportunities to share ideas 

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Always worth keeping an eye on the events page at Ed Scot. Many opportunities to share ideas 

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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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AI and the Cloud & Digital Business Decision Making - check out below for more information on these SCQF level 6 programmes with 16 credits. 

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AI and the Cloud & Digital Business Decision Making - check out below for more information on these SCQF level 6 programmes with 16 credits. 

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NPA E-sports is live! SCQF levels 4-6 with 18 credit points click to find out  more 

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This National Progression Award (NPA) provides an overview of the esports industry with a focus on game performance and event management.

It develops knowledge and understanding of esports and prepares learners for further studies in this field.

This qualification is available through schools, colleges, and training providers.

NPAs can be taught over one year or as a part-time course over two years.

Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

Assessment and e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.

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Existing customer?

The NPA in Esports is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

learners who are at school or who have just left school

college learners

mature learners who have been out of education for a long period of time

You will develop a wide range of knowledge and skills, including:

knowledge of the esports industry, including its history and organisation

knowledge of the history of competitive video gaming and types of computer game

knowledge of the hardware and software aspects of esports, including PC configurations

how to stay safe online

game scoring systems and game strategies

how to organise esports events

how to stream esports events

exploring contemporary issues relating to esports

You will also develop important Core Skills in ICT and Numeracy.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the school, college, or training provider.

You could use this level 4 award to progress to study NPA in Esports at SCQF level 5.

National Qualification Group Awards (NQGAs)

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An example PPT - you can use any of this information when speaking to parents, carers, employers or colleagues

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An example PPT - you can use any of this information when speaking to parents, carers, employers or colleagues

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Our Ambassador session focussing on DYW learner pathways with input from Newbattle, St Pauls and Ed Scot DYW 

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Our Ambassador session focussing on DYW learner pathways with input from Newbattle, St Pauls and Ed Scot DYW 

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Workshop 1: SCQF School Ambassador Programme: Learner pathways that support DYW & developing skills

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Looking to find out more about Insight points? Check out their calculator here and don't forget to check out their excellent Padlet too! 

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Insight Tariff Point Calculator

This simple calculator is designed to help you quickly calculate Insight Tariff Points for the most common courses and units. It doesn't work in all cases, for example for Bac-IP and OU YASS courses.

Please note that de-duplication of tariff points occurs to ensure attainment is not double-counted when the same learner has completed, for example, the same unit across multiple courses. This may result in a course achieving fewer points than calculated below once de-duplication occurs.

How to use this calculator

You will need to know the SCQF credit points and SCQF level for your course or unit. The SCQF database and SQA Catalogue of National Qualifications are useful resources for this.

If you continue to be unsure, your award provider should be able to tell you these.

Tick the Course Weight box if this is a full course and has a course assessment element (e.g. added value unit at National 4 or course assessment at National 5 and above).

You should also select Course Weight if the course has been assessed as having 'added value' - this applies to Foundation Apprenticeships, Skills for Work, Ungraded National Courses, National Certificates, National Progression Awards and Scottish Vocational Qualifications.

Finally, select the appropriate result (Pass or Graded) and click Calculate tariff points

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This simple calculator is designed to help you quickly calculate Insight Tariff Points for the most common courses and units. It doesn't work in all cases, for example for Bac-IP and OU YASS courses. Please note that de-duplication of tariff points occurs to ensure attainment is not double-counted when the same learner has completed, for example, the same unit across multiple courses.

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Young STEM Leaders events, get involved if you can 

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Young STEM Leaders events, get involved if you can 

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Want to know more about the Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP), an exciting new award which aims to spark greater interest and participation in STEM among young people in Scotland?

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A really good example of a Bronze application from St Columba's HS in Gourock

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A really good example of a Bronze application from St Columba's HS in Gourock

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A really good example of collaboration between Galashiels, Borders College, Fuelchange and Morrison Contruction 

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A really good example of collaboration between Galashiels, Borders College, Fuelchange and Morrison Contruction 

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Welcome to the first episode of the Educating Borders podcast, where we bring you the latest updates and exciting developments in Scottish Borders education. In this episode, host Roddy Graham introduces the show's mission and goals, and features insightful segments on professional learning, digital updates, and school showcases.

Hear from Susanne Liddle in the Professional Learning bulletin, Helen Orde from the Inspire Learning team on the latest digital resources and CPD opportunities, and Clovenfords Primary on their literacy improvements via the Phonics International programme. Join us on this exciting journey as we explore the world of Borders education and hear from the experts and educators shaping the future of learning.

Subscribe to the podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and Google Podcasts using the links below.

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3U6DvVp6k4Y6CjT4ikdnWl

Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/educating-borders/id1679773660

Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy9kZGM4YTE5NC9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw

If you wish to contact the podcast, please email educating.borders@glowmail.org.uk with comments or content ideas.

All content is accurate at time of recording but some CPD dates may change - see Business World for up to date information.

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Educating Borders * A podcast on Spotify for Podcasters

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Educating Borders is a podcast by Scottish Borders Council all about the latest goings on in and around schools in our region. We'll be sharing news and information about education in the Scottish Borders, including the latest developments in schools, professional learning opportunities and interviews with education specialists within and beyond the Borders.

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NPA Tenancy at SCQF level 4 18 credit points. Find out more about this qualification here 

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NPA Tenancy at SCQF level 4 18 credit points. Find out more about this qualification here 

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Group award code: GT0T 44 (18 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points).

Mandatory units:

Successful Tenancy at SCQF level 4 (J5ED 44)

Personal Finance: An Introduction at SCQF level 4 (J2ET 44)

Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes National 4 (H20H 74)

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NPA: Tenancy and Citizenship at SCQF level 4 (GK72 44)

This group award has been replaced.

It entered its lapsing period on: 31/07/2021

It finishes on: 31/07/2023

NPA Tenancy and Citizenship at SCQF level 4 consists of six mandatory Units (36 SCQF credit points).

NPA Tenancy and Citizenship at SCQF level 4 (421 KB)
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Group award code: GT0T 44 (18 SCQF credit points) SCQF level: 4 This National Progression Award consists of three mandatory units (18 SCQF credit points). Mandatory units: Successful Tenancy at SCQF level 4 (J5ED 44) Personal Finance: An Introduction at SCQF level 4 (J2ET 44) Cookery Skills, Techniques and Processes National 4 (H20H 74) Qualification structure (234 KB) Unit search This group award has been replaced.

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Updated! Compare qualifications across the UK, Ireland and Europe using this resource 

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Updated! Compare qualifications across the UK, Ireland and Europe using this resource 

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Check out our latest video blog with John Paul Academy for some inspiration! 

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SCQF School Ambassadors - John Paul Academy

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Check out the presentation delivered by pupil ambassadors at Galashiels Academy, they've included some examples of qualifications on offer, timetabling and statistics on destinations.

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The teachers handbook for Creative thinking at SCQF levels 5/6. Everything you need to know in one place! 

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The teachers handbook for Creative thinking at SCQF levels 5/6. Everything you need to know in one place! 

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 Daydream Believers Teacher's_Handbook V2 _SCQF.pdf

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Really strong work from the national timetabling group / Education Scotland 

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Really strong work from the national timetabling group / Education Scotland 

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An excellent example of a Silver application from St Machar, thanks to David for sharing 

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An excellent example of a Silver application from St Machar, thanks to David for sharing 

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Excellent work from pupils at Lasswade HS - a Podcast to showcase their work! 

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Excellent work from pupils at Lasswade HS - a Podcast to showcase their work! 

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By Lasswade High School Centre

This week, we welcome our Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework, or SCQF Student Ambassadors and Ms Wallerstein to our podcast who are going to share information about the programme they are involved in and the impact we hope this involvement will have on our students and their attainment.

Successes and achievements

This week we discuss recent successes and achievements at Lasswade High School by interviewing all of the various staff and leaders involved.

Find out more about our revised school values, why they are important to us and what impact we hope they will have.

2023 © Spotify AB

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A really good example of creating pathway visuals from Craigmount HS

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To achieve this, it is important that everyone knows the options and many different pathways that are available for our pupils through our curriculum. We view the BGE and the Senior Phase as 3-year experiences rather than a single year-on-year approach.

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Find out about our database of qualifications

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Find out about our database of qualifications

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SEIC hosted a session on SCQF, pathways and support available with excellent contributions from Glenrothes HS and Newbattle HS

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SEIC   SCQF Professional Learning Session

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Presentation delivered by pupils at Balerno HS on their school ambassador journey.

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Ed Scot DYW Padlet - packed with information and resources! 

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Ed Scot DYW Padlet - packed with information and resources! 

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More opportunities right here! MyBNK have 2 SCQF level 4 qualifications, fully funded and open to schools in Scotland. Check them out here 

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More opportunities right here! MyBNK have 2 SCQF level 4 qualifications, fully funded and open to schools in Scotland. Check them out here 

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Our expert-led programmes aim to give young adults in vulnerable circumstances 'survival' money skills and knowledge that they can implement immediately in their transition into independent living.
These financial education workshops focus on debt prioritisation, money management and digital finance skills. Delivered through councils, charities and non-mainstream education institutions, we help those often not in employment, education or training or leaving care, detoxify their relationship with money.

Many of our programmes are free or fully funded and can be delivered either directly in-person, virtually via secure video link or as online courses.

Every £1 spent on MyBnk's young adult programmes creates £5.57 in social value and the impact increases as time goes on. Case studies available here.

Money Works

Aimed at young adults not in mainstream education. This directly delivered and accredited survival money management programme focuses on independent living, digital finance skills and debt prioritisation. A virtual version is also available. Independently evaluated by the Money Advice Service's 'What Works Fund'.

Virtual Money Works

A live virtually delivered and interactive financial education and digital skills programme for 16-25 year olds moving into independent living. An in-person version is also available.

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View our full suite of programmes available in Scotland, from primary school sessions to young adult programmes.

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Another example of a good Bronze application from Leith Academy 

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Brilliant intro from pupils at Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr

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Brilliant intro from pupils at Queen Margaret Academy in Ayr

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We are delighted to start our journey towards becoming an SCQF Ambassador school. Lucy and Niamh are our first ever SCQF Ambassadors, introducing the framework @SCQFPartnership @Donnie_scqf #ambition

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We are delighted to start our journey towards becoming an SCQF Ambassador school. Lucy and Niamh are our first ever SCQF Ambassadors, introducing the framework @SCQFPartnership @Donnie_scqf #ambition https://t.co/tbKLIP6sj0

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We are delighted to start our journey towards becoming an SCQF Ambassador school. Lucy and Niamh are our first ever SCQF Ambassadors, introducing the framework @SCQFPartnership @Donnie_scqf #ambition https://t.co/tbKLIP6sj0

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NPA Climate change and sustainability SCQF Level 3/4 with 12 credit points

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NPA Climate change and sustainability SCQF Level 3/4 with 12 credit points

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This National Progression Award (NPA)

focuses on the impacts of climate change

encourages sustainable lifestyles

It develops knowledge and understanding of climate change and sustainability. It also develops geographical skills, such as interpreting and using information from numerical sources, and the scientific skills required to carry out an experiment or practical investigation. Learners will have the opportunity to explore the causes of climate change and the consequences for people and the environment, as well as developing an understanding of the importance of sustainable living and development.

This qualification may be delivered by schools, colleges and training providers.

It can be taught as a full-time or part-time course or in conjunction with related qualifications such as National 3 and 4 Geography and National 3 and 4 Environmental Science.

This NPA may enable centres and learners to contribute towards the Scottish Government's climate change plan by providing learners with opportunities to develop the skills, capabilities, attributes, knowledge, motivation and behaviours to live sustainable lifestyles.

Group award code: GT7R 43 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 3

This National Progression Award consists of two mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points):

Geography: Global Issues in the context of Climate Change (J6MV 73)

Environmental Science: Sustainability (H24S 73)

Group award code: GT7T 44 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of 2 mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points):

Geography: Global Issues in the context of Climate Change (J6MV 74)

Environmental Science: Sustainability (H24S 74)

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Assessment will be a combination of practical and knowledge assessments under closed- and open-book assessment conditions. See the assessment and evidence requirements for each unit.

Assessment and/or e-assessment support packs are available for this qualification.

Thinking of working with us?

Existing customer?

The NPA in Climate Change and Sustainability is designed for a wide range of learners, including:

learners who are at school or who have just left school

learners who want to study at a pace and style that they determine

adults returning to education

You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the causes and consequences of climate change and the need for sustainable living and development. You will also develop important geographical skills such as interpreting and using information from numerical sources and the scientific skills to enable you to carry out an experiment or practical investigation.

If you are already studying for National Courses in Geography or Environmental Science, you may wish to take this award to further your knowledge about the relationships between climate change and sustainable living.

Access

Entry is at the discretion of the school, college or training provider. However, it would benefit you to have attained the skills, knowledge and understanding required by one or more of the following, or equivalent qualifications and/or experience:

NPA Climate Change and Sustainability at the level below (if appropriate)

National Courses or Units in Geography

National Courses or Units in Environmental Science

You could use this level 3 award to progress to:

study for the award at SCQF level 4

National Courses or Units in Geography at level 3 or 4

National Courses or Units in Environmental Science at level 3 or 4

You could use this level 4 award to progress to:

National Courses or Units in Geography at level 4

National Courses or Units in Environmental Science at level 4

Group award code: GT7R 43 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 3

This National Progression Award consists of two mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points):

Geography: Global Issues in the context of Climate Change (J6MV 73)

Environmental Science: Sustainability (H24S 73)

Group award code: GT7T 44 (12 SCQF credit points)

SCQF level: 4

This National Progression Award consists of 2 mandatory units (12 SCQF credit points):

Geography: Global Issues in the context of Climate Change (J6MV 74)

Environmental Science: Sustainability (H24S 74)

See the group award specification (208 KB) for the full list of mandatory and optional units.
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National Qualification Group Awards (NQGAs)

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Our refreshed 'Old V New' resource is here. We've updated to include NPA, SfW and more

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A recorded session with Insight Attainment Advisor, Lewis Paterson as part of out sharing practice event 2021

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Check out this excellent video from the Awards Network, highlighting the value and importance of youth work awards to leaners 

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Recognising Achievement - Learning Differently: views from youth workers