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Striding through transition

Striding through transition

Creative collaboration between nursery, primary and secondary schools makes first day nerves a thing of the past. Kerry Thomson reports.

All in a day’s work

All in a day’s work

Youth work successfully builds bridges between home, school and work. Jackie Cosh finds out more.

Viewpoint: Shonaig Macpherson

Viewpoint: Shonaig Macpherson

Shonaig Macpherson CBE, Chairman of the Scottish Council for Development and Industry, shares her views on optimising the economic return on investment from education.

A week in my shoes: Kate Graham

A week in my shoes: Kate Graham

What does it take to be a careers adviser? Stamina and an ability to recognise and develop the strengths of each individual. Kate Graham, careers adviser at Aberdeen Grammar, provides an insight into her working week.

What's in a name?

What's in a name?

What's in a name? An awful lot according to Norma Wright, especially when that name is NEET (not currently engaged in employment, education or training).