Wednesday 17 February 2010
National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition for Schools 2010
There are only a few weeks left to enter the National Galleries of Scotland Art Competition.
Education News Digest
Topical education news in Scotland
Each month topical news stories will be added to this section of the SCIS website. Intended as a news round-up or digest of issues affecting schools in Scotland, topics will be wide ranging, including Curriculum for Excellence; primary/secondary transition; child protection; special education needs; early years; health and wellbeing; technology and new media; equality and diversity; funding issues and the destinations of school leavers.
Articles will be taken from electronic news feeds and press releases from Scottish Government; Holyrood.com and Learning and Teaching Scotland amongst others.
Thursday 11 February 2010
Action on child internet safety
The Scottish Government announces the launch of an action plan and marketing campaign to improve the safety of children on the internet and prevent problems such as cyber bullying, internet fraud and online grooming.
Thursday 11 February 2010
Need for unity on curriculum
The Scottish Government announces that the need for unity on Curriculum for Excellence to help make sure it delivers for pupils has been underlined by Education Secretary Michael Russell.
Wednesday 10 February 2010
BIGGEST EVER online quiz
Pupils will get the chance to represent their school, and participate with other children up and down the country
Thursday 21 January 2010
Russell sets out assessment system
The Scottish Government announces that a comprehensive package of support for teachers, including events and best practice examples, will be available to help them implement assessment for curriculum for excellence.
Wednesday 20 January 2010
Pupils to debate organ donation
The family of a young girl who donated her organs for transplant after a brain haemorrhage were on hand today for the launch of a new Scottish organ donation teaching pack.
Tuesday 12 January 2010
'Taking forward Curriculum for Excellence'
Letter from the Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning – ‘Taking forward Curriculum for Excellence’ – lays out plans to support the education community with the implementation of Curriculum for Excellence.
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Tuesday 12 January 2010
Launch of International Year of Biodiversity
2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity, and at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh they are celebrating this by staging an exciting programme of events and activities.
Wednesday 16 December 2009
Russell vows to listen to the classroom
Education Secretary Michael Russell was speaking during yesterday’s stakeholder event held at Heriot Watt University held specifically for Mr Russell to meet the people delivering education in Scotland.
Thursday 26 November 2009
How well do we protect Scotland's children?
A report on the findings of the joint inspections of services to protect children 2005-2009Monday 23 November 2009
Review of Teacher Training
A major review of teacher training has been announced to meet concerns about the new curriculum and the fate of many probationers who cannot get a job.