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A nurture group: Robert Smillie Memorial Primary School
One school's approach to supporting learners in P1 – P3 through the work of a nurture group.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
A denominational and non-denominational school learning together: St Ignatius' Primary School and Wishaw Academy Primary School
How encouraging pupils to express their views was successful in bringing together a denominational and a non-denominational school on a shared campus. Children describe how their views influence their learning and work.
- Posted on 08 October 2009 under Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Presentation by Ashcraig Special School
Two pupils from Ashcraig School in Glasgow give a presentation outlining their thoughts about their special school education.
- Posted on 21 August 2009 under Inclusive Education, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as support, hmie.
Educational attainment of Looked After Children
Researchers from the University of Strathclyde were commissioned by the Scottish Government to review pilot projects aimed at addressing the low achievement in education by looked after children. In this video lead researcher Dr Graham Connelly talks about the key findings of the research, and highlights some of the interventions that appeared to make the most difference.
- Posted on 10 July 2009 under Inclusive Education, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as personal support, assessment, achievement.
Planning an appropriate curriculum - a secondary school’s response
Carol Cutler, PT Support For Learning, talks about extended transition planning to meet the needs of pupils with individual additional support needs e.g. young pupil with Down’s Syndrome. This video explores how the school met these needs. This video is part of the HMIE Supporting Children’s Learning: inclusion DVD.
- Posted on 10 July 2009 under Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Reflecting on the broader concept of additional support needs
Donnie McLeod introduces and reflects on what the term 'additional support needs' means. He examines the implications for teachers and the roles and responsibilities of all agencies to promote better communication. This includes the need for teachers to understand specific groups and build upon existing structures to provide effectively for pupils within this wider definition.
- Posted on 10 July 2009 under Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Curriculum.
Presentation by Ashcraig Special School
Two pupils from Ashcraig School in Glasgow give a presentation outlining their thoughts about their special school education.
- Posted on 03 July 2009 under Inclusive Education, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as support, hmie.
Ashcraig Special School interview
Two pupils discuss their experiences at Ashcraig School in Glasgow and reveal a positive attitude to school and education.
- Posted on 03 July 2009 under Inclusive Education, Topics, Curriculum.
- Tagged as hmie good practice conference.
Skills for school and skills for life: Hollybrook School
Find out how the pastoral care programmes at this special school are helping young learners with autism and social/communication disorders become healthier and more successful individuals. Hollybrook School has developed two programmes that provide additional support for autistic children and learners with social and communication disorders. The Headteacher, staff and pupils outline the Get Real for Life and Heartstart programmes and the ways in which they provide improved learning experiences and life skills for pupils, while promoting well-being and health.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 8: Empowerment, Dimension 3: Vision, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Health and wellbeing, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Illustrative.
Driven to succeed: Three Towns Motor Project
Explore this local authority curriculum programme, which engages and empowers young people and gives them new opportunities by providing them with practical tuition in motor vehicle maintenance. A project set up by the local authority offers a comprehensive alternative curriculum programme to local Community Schools and Youth Centres in North Ayrshire. Education staff, Three Towns Garage staff and students discuss the way that this project engages and empowers young people and allows them to achieve, learn and succeed.
- Posted on 17 June 2009 under Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 5: Partnership, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, Journey to Excellence, Inclusive Education, Topics, Dimension 9: Well-being, Dimension 5: Partnership, Dimension 1: Learning, Broad area 5: Culture and ethos, Broad area 4: People, Broad area 3: Partnership, Broad area 1: Learning and teaching, The Journey to Excellence, HMIE, Partners, Health and wellbeing, Curriculum.
- Tagged as Illustrative.