Literacy

Workshop I - Engaging with Literacy and English Experiences and Outcomes

Presented by: Mary Murray, Leith Walk Primary School; Liz Gray, Quality Improvement Officer, English and Media Studies; Stephanie MacLean, Parsons Green Primary School

This seminar contained an overview of literacy and English initiatives in Edinburgh and highlighted innovative pilot projects delivered in schools across the city. One cluster focused on outcomes at first and second level, and teachers from this project shared their practice, planning and programmes of work.

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PDF files iconPDF file: City of Edinburgh - Literacy and English for Excellence (178 KB)
Powerpoint files iconPowerPoint file: City of Edinburgh - Literacy and English for Excellence (248 KB)

This presentation outlined the City of Edinburgh Council strategy for supporting schools and establishments in developing literacy.

PDF files iconPDF file: Healthier, stronger, smarter and greener (545 KB)
Powerpoint files iconPowerPoint file: Healthier, stronger, smarter and greener (596 KB)

An interdisciplinary project (topic 'Alien Survival Guide') contributed to outcomes in literacy and language, numeracy and mathematics, the sciences, the expressive arts and health and wellbeing.

PDF files iconPDF file: Portobello Cluster - Curriculum for Excellence - Literacy and English (188 KB)
Powerpoint files iconPowerPoint file: Portobello Cluster - Curriculum for Excellence - Literacy and English (259 KB)

This presentation shared experiences from the Portobello Cluster schools' work on trialling draft experiences and outcomes at first and second levels.