16+ Learning Choices: Progress so far…….

16+ Learning Choices is our new model to support and develop the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence.

There are three crucial elements to ensure that this happens: young people must have access to the right learning provision; they must also have the right information, advice and guidance to ensure they make the right choices; and they must be able to access the right financial support so that staying in learning is a viable option.

The Scottish Government aims to have 16+ Learning Choices in place for all young people by December 2010.

This seminar is a chance to reflect on progress so far and to learn from key examples of good practice from the 21 early implementer local authorities who started delivering 16+ Learning Choices in December 2008.

John Paul Liddle is a member of the Scottish Government's More Choices, More Chances, team with a particular responsibility for taking forward 16+ Learning Choices, the new model for developing the Senior Phase of Curriculum for Excellence.

Tom Snow is a Depute headteacher from Dumfries and Galloway Council, seconded to Learning and Teaching Scotland as National Development Officer for More Choices, More Chances.