SCQF Balerno - Silver Award by https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5 en-us 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC 2025-10-08 13:16:36 UTC hello@padlet.com School website ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751443 Our school website has lots of information with regards to our SCQF framework and curriculum offering. We have recently updated our pathway documents and have provided further information to parents and carers. This can be found following the links below:


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

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

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

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

]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751443 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751445 SCQF ambassadors attended parents evenings to inform pupils and their parents about the opportunities SCQF gives to young people. We handed out leaflets and posters, which helped us to explain to pupils how they can get recognition for their commitments through their SCQF credit points. ]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751445 Poster boards to promote SCQF ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751447 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751447 Assemblies ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751448 SCQF ambassadors made assemblies to raise awareness and understanding about SCQF.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751448 Career Fair ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751449 Ran a stall for Parents and Carers for Balerno and Currie. Discussed SCQF Framework with Parents and Carers. Had discussions with Businesses, promoting SCQF and learning about changes in terms of recruitment.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751449 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751451 We presented to the senior management team what we were doing and where we wanted to go]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751451 Meeting Donnie Wood 12th January 2023 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751452 Donnie ran a workshop for all of the leadership team and our Ambassadors.
Workshop for the ambassadors to discuss strengths and next steps. 
Action plan created including mentoring New S3 into S4 ambassadors.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751452 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751454 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751454 College trips ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751455 Approx 60 pupils go twice a week to colleges, to do courses for a  subject of their choice. 

]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751455 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751457 Previous SCQF ambassadors trained the new S4 ambassadors, and caught them up on action we’ve taken and our future plans. ]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751457 Training of New S4 Ambassadors ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751458 Training day 21st Sept]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751458 Newspaper Article ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751459 Article to be written for December edition to promote SCQF progress and next steps.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751459 Parent and Carer Evenings ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751460 Continue to promote SCQF understanding at parent and carer evenings.
Create a Balerno brochure to discuss and hand out alongside SCQF material.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751460 Blog ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751462 Document our steps through the year so we can create a blog on our progress]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751462 Continue to go to parents evenings ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751463 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751463 Introducing Future Awards. ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751464 We are planning to introduce awards programs such as the leadership award and Saltire awards, high numbers of pupils in Balerno High School already participate in volunteering and leadership roles and we wish to facilitate them to be accredited accordingly. 

]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751464 Pathways document ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751465 Will be updated so SCQF levels will be prominent ]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751465 Working with faculties ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751466 review NPAs and skills for work courses]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751466 Local businesses ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751467 We are planning to work on showing SCQF the other businesses in the village.]]> 2024-10-09 09:32:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160751467 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160861043 2024-10-09 10:52:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160861043 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160865997 Previous SCQF ambassadors trained the new S4 ambassadors, and caught them up on action we’ve taken and our future plans. ]]> 2024-10-09 10:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3160865997 Inset Day October 2024 140719544 https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3194488577 Mon, 21 oct-

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

]]> 2024-10-30 13:41:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3194488577 Middle Leadership Presentation May 2024 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480196447 SCQF pupils presented to the Middle Leaders to discuss pupil feedback to the SCQF survey. Middle Leaders used this to support their planning for future courses.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:46:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480196447 Whole School Survey 2024 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480199478 SCQF pupils carried out a survey of pupils to support curriculum planning.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:49:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480199478 SCQF Curriculum Pathway eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480200841 2025-06-05 08:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480200841 Alternative Courses eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480202327 Balerno High School run the following courses outside of the traditional curriculum:

Rural Skills

Rugby Development Award

Construction Skills

Constortia in partnership with Currie High School


]]> 2025-06-05 08:52:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480202327 Presentation at SCQF Event 21.11.24 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480204022 SCQF pupils presented to other learning communities and partners on the progress made at Balerno High School.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480204022 Curriculum Maps eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480206126 Curriculum maps were added to the school website to aid parents/carers and pupils with pathway planning.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:56:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480206126 SCQF Video January 2025 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480207308 Pupils created a video explaining SCQF for pupils and parents/carers.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:58:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480207308 SQA Progression Statistics eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480208194 SCQF progression statistics were shared on the school website to help pupils make informed decisions around course choice.

]]> 2025-06-05 08:59:32 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480208194 Curriculum Offer '25-26 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480209551 A one page summary of Balerno's curriculum offer was shared via the school website.

]]> 2025-06-05 09:01:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480209551 New! Pathways Document for 25-26 eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480210412 2025-06-05 09:01:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480210412 Four Main Goals eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480213028

  • Promote the Pathways document with all staff

  • PSE resources updated to support with course choice

  • Ensure Pathways document is clearly signposted through the school website

  • Pathways document to be updated

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 09:04:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480213028     Five Main Goals eilidh1brown https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480214915

  • Networking with Currie High School

  • Further development and signposting of Pathways document

  • Development of EAL course within our curriculum offer

  • Building stronger partnerships with local employers through our Business Breakfast

  • Recruitment of SCQF Ambassadors from S5

    • ]]>     2025-06-05 09:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3480214915     Kier Construction Programme ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623601022 We have worked closely with colleagues from Currie HS, Kier Construction and Edinburgh College to offer an S4 programme for young people to complete a L4 in Construction Craft Skills during the development of the new Currie HS.


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

    ]]>     2025-10-08 12:58:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623601022     Business Breakfast ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623608274 In June 2025, we welcomed a number of people from the local community to take part in a business breakfast. We used this as an opportunity to build stronger links with local business. This has supported with establishing the following; work placement opportunities, wider curriculum offering, in-school sessions and much more.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 13:03:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623608274     Rural Skills Award ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623613332 In 2024-25 we worked alongside the Wider Achievement & Lifelong Learning team to deliver a Rural Skills programme for pupils in S3 and S4. Pupils were able to achieve a full award in Rural Skills which culminated in a celebration event.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 13:05:51 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623613332     DYW Round Up - Dec 2024 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623621875 A snapshot in how we have supported employer engagement to enhance our curriculum in the BGE and Senior Phase

    ]]>     2025-10-08 13:10:16 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623621875     SRU - Players Development Award ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623623718 We work closely with Currie RFC to provide a rugby programme for pupils from S1 - S4. In S4, pupils will have the opportunity to complete a L4 or L5 Players Development Award. This course is in addition to their current coursing offering.

    ]]>     2025-10-08 13:11:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623623718     August INSET 2025 ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623630172 We had representatives from SCQF to deliver an all-staff session on adding value through SCQF. 

    ]]>     2025-10-08 13:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623630172     Kids Insight - Childcare Award ryancharters https://padlet.com/ryancharters/vij0dpsgjm2ic9k5/wish/3623632541 A local business - Kids Insight - has supported pupils in achieving a L5 award in childcare practice. Pupils are able to opt in for this as part of their course offering.

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