http://www.ltscotland.org.uk Keep up to date with the latest news stories relating to learning and teaching in Scotland. en-gb Education Scotland Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:05:01 GMT LT Scotland Tridion http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/pressreleases/february/news_tcm4687408.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/pressreleases/february/news_tcm4687408.asp A pioneering artist in residence scheme at Stirling Castle has proved so successful that Education Scotland has formed a new partnership with Historic Scotland to take the programme out into the wider community in Perthshire and the Scottish Borders. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 15:42:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/february/news_tcm4687282.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/february/news_tcm4687282.asp Scotland's schools are being asked to show their support for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games by getting involved in this year’s 'Sport your Trainers' campaign. Wed, 8 Feb 2012 08:28:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/february/news_tcm4686802.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/february/news_tcm4686802.asp In line with the Scottish Government and its agencies, Education Scotland has released results from the Employee Survey 2011. Wed, 1 Feb 2012 13:02:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4685515.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4685515.asp New reading support materials for first and second levels and new Literacy across learning materials to support the third and fourth levels are now available on Glow. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 10:59:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/pressreleases/january/news_tc4685450.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/pressreleases/january/news_tc4685450.asp Dr Bill Maxwell, who was appointed transitional Chief Executive to oversee the creation of Scotland’s new integrated education improvement agency in May last year, has now been confirmed in post on a permanent basis. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:17:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4685396.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4685396.asp Dr Bill Maxwell, who was appointed transitional Chief Executive to oversee the creation of Scotland’s new integrated education improvement agency in May last year, has now been confirmed in post on a permanent basis. Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:17:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684990.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684990.asp A consultation on the development of a safety system for adventure activities in Scotland has been launched by the Minister for Commonwealth Games and Sport, Shona Robison. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 16:48:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684955.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684955.asp Education Scotland, in partnership with Scottish Book Trust and Standard Life, is carrying out an evaluation of the book of short stories entitled 'On the Money'. Mon, 9 Jan 2012 10:20:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684916.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2012/educational/january/news_tcm4684916.asp Education Scotland has worked with a range of establishments to publish new case studies on the National Assessment Resource, which focus on recognising achievement, profiling and reporting. Fri, 6 Jan 2012 10:54:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684724.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684724.asp Due to the overwhelming response we've had with schools uploading their fantastic entries to the Glovember – Glow Book Month writing competition, it will take all of the run-up to Christmas for us and our guest authors to be judging these. Tue, 20 Dec 2011 09:25:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684205.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684205.asp Education Scotland is currently working with a range of establishments with the aim of publishing new case studies on the National Assessment Resource ( NAR ) in early January. Thu, 15 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684079.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4684079.asp Education Scotland has launched Connect , our new online communities of practice for those involved in work with adults and young people in communities. Wed, 14 Dec 2011 12:43:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4683096.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4683096.asp Friday 16 December is deadline day! Apply to the Get Set Network by Friday 16 December and qualify for an allocation of free Olympic tickets through the Ticketshare scheme. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4682604.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4682604.asp The Money Advice Service has some useful tips to help you make the most of your money throughout the festive season. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 14:43:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4682548.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4682548.asp To mark the arrival of pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang at Edinburgh Zoo Education Scotland has set up a blog which is packed full of the latest news and links, resources, videos and competitions. Thu, 8 Dec 2011 10:21:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4679142.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/december/news_tcm4679142.asp Education Scotland is developing advice and guidance for practitioners on the delivery of courses within the new National Qualifications framework. Thu, 1 Dec 2011 10:17:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4678296.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4678296.asp On 30 November the world celebrates St Andrew's Day, Scotland's national day. Find out about the events happening in Scotland and get learning resources about Scotland and Scottish culture. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 14:18:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4677879.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4677879.asp The National Partnership Group, Sub-Group is looking at Career-long Professional Learning in terms of the recommendations that the report Teaching Scotland’s Future made in this area. This seminar on 1 December 2011 provides an early opportunity to gather views from the profession. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:49:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4676454.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/november/news_tcm4676454.asp The National Assessment Resource (NAR) has been enhanced and many new features added . Wed, 2 Nov 2011 09:18:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4676031.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4676031.asp An exciting new competition for young people to design the official mascot for the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games was announced on Thursday 27 October. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:25:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4676029.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4676029.asp STEM Central is a web-based resource developed by Education Scotland, that brings together the subjects of science, technology, engineering and mathematics into relevant and engaging engineering contexts. Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:22:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4675442.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4675442.asp Two new documents have been prepared by Scottish Government in relation to the role of parent councils. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4675306.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4675306.asp The National Assessment Resource (NAR) has been enhanced and many new features added. Tue, 11 Oct 2011 11:46:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4674683.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/october/news_tcm4674683.asp Read the first issue of the Education Scotland newsletter featuring a discussion with Transitional Chief Executive Bill Maxwell and an introduction to a new online resource, STEM Central which has a diverse range of relevant and engaging engineering contexts for sciences, technologies and mathematics. Mon, 3 Oct 2011 10:08:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674359.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674359.asp 'Performing arts in Scotland’s colleges' is the latest publication in a series of reports which Education Scotland undertakes as part of the Service Level Agreement with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) on the quality of provision in particular aspects of the work of Scotland’s colleges. Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:05:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674204.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674204.asp Resources and ideas for interdisciplinary learning experiences focussed on creativity skills and the Scottish landscape, suitable for second, third and fourth level learners, and linking a number of curriculum areas. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:25:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674186.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674186.asp The 'Construction Crafts in Scotland’s colleges' aspect report is the latest publication in a series of reports which Education Scotland undertakes as part of the Service Level Agreement with the Scottish Funding Council (SFC) on the quality of provision in particular aspects of the work of Scotland’s colleges. Fri, 23 Sep 2011 09:00:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674044.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674044.asp The energy sector is set to become a key driver in the Scottish economy, offering exciting job opportunities for people at every career stage. Tue, 20 Sep 2011 10:02:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674001.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4674001.asp Six new video case studies (from a variety of primary and secondary settings around Scotland) have been published, demonstrating evidence of progression in the development of skills for learning, life and work as outlined in 'Building the Curriculum 4'. Mon, 19 Sep 2011 10:05:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673742.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673742.asp The Care in Scotland’s Colleges aspect report is the latest publication in a series of reports which Education Scotland undertakes as part of the Service Level Agreement with the Scottish Funding Council on the quality of provision in particular aspects of the work of Scotland’s colleges. Fri, 16 Sep 2011 10:46:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673737.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673737.asp Countries all over the world are preparing for Global Handwashing Day 2011 on 15 October 2011. This year promises to be even bigger and better than the past three, as more governments engage in celebrating the most effective do-it-yourself vaccine against diarrheal and respiratory illness. Wed, 14 Sep 2011 10:06:00 GMT http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673505.asp http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/newsandevents/educationnews/2011/educational/september/news_tcm4673505.asp The World of Work Online website has been updated with wide range of new videos to enable young people to see real people talking about different aspects of their jobs. Mon, 12 Sep 2011 18:25:00 GMT