New publication from HMIE on Technical Education

'Technical Education - a portrait of current practice' is one in a series of portraits by HMIE, illustrating current practice in key aspects of the Scottish curriculum. The portrait series is a recent initiative by HMIE, flowing from the 'Improving Scottish Education' (ISE) report.  

It is intended to promote improvements in Scottish education by drawing on the findings of inspections, to stimulate reflection and debate and to promote improvements. This portrait draws on inspections from 2002 to 2007 and from examples of effective practice in schools which were showcased at HMIE good practice conferences in 2006 and 2007. These presentations exemplified high standards in young people’s experience across the spectrum of technical education, from pre-school to higher education, with a special focus on meeting pupils’ needs. The portrait will be updated and enhanced with further case studies and inspection evidence in due course.

An important purpose of this portrait is to relate the curriculum of technical education and current thinking and practice on learning and teaching to the aspirations of Curriculum for Excellence. It aims to stimulate all those with an interest in technical education to engage in considering how well the subject promotes the development of the four capacities for all young learners, and thereby to make a contribution towards a smarter Scotland.

HMIE publication: Technical Education - A portrait of current practice in Scottish schools