Enterprise in Education
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Enterprise in Education

Fostering an enterprise culture where young people are determined to succeed

Determined to Succeed is the Scottish Government’s strategy for enterprise in education, through which young people will become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

What's new

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A Source of Inspiration

Celebrate the enterprising young people in your school during November 2009.


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Sharing practice

Read the latest case studies and discover how Scottish schools and nurseries are involved in learning and teaching enterprise.

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Enterprise in Education Glow Group

Link up with other practitioners from around the country to share your ideas on enterprise in education.

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Enterprise in education: the next phase

A guide to help local authorities develop their Determined to Succeed: enterprise in education plan.

Key strands

Enterprising teaching and learning

Develop enterprising skills, attitudes and creative approaches through learning and teaching across the whole curriculum.

Entrepreneurial learning

Participate fully in enterprise activities, including those which are explicitly entrepreneurial in nature and in which success is the result of hands-on participation.

Work-based vocational learning

Experience and develop understanding of the world of work in all its diversity, including entrepreneurial activity and self-employment.

Career education

Develop self-awareness, recognise opportunities and plan for the future.

Enterprise in practice

Share your experiences

Tell us about your successful Enterprise in Education activities.

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Updated on: 29 May 2009 The LTS Online Service is funded by the Scottish Government.