Resources

We Can and Must Do Better training materials

Revised training materials for everyone in Scotland concerned with improving the outcomes for looked after children, care leavers and their families.

Posted on 30 May 2013 under Looked-after and accommodated children.

Education Scotland Corporate Plan - Young People’s Consultation Report 2012

This report, produced with Young Scot, asked young people from across Scotland to describe their experiences of education and give their ideas for improvement.

Posted on 29 May 2013 under Primary, Secondary.
Tagged as Young Scot, Senior Phase, school leavers, LGBT, young people, Gaelic speakers, disabled young people.

Computing Science: Itching for more

This resource contains lessons, exercises and sample answers, suggested supplementary activities and inter-disciplinary learning opportunities. It is intended for use with learners who already have some programming experience.

Posted on 20 May 2013 under Secondary.

Game On Scotland

Game On Scotland is the official education programme of the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games and its legacy.

Posted on 08 May 2013 under CfE, Partnership working, Community learning and development, Early Years, Primary, Secondary.
Tagged as gameonscotland, commonwealth games, celebrate, legacy 2014, games legacy, Scotland games.

ABPI - Resources for schools

ABPI - Resources for Schools website was developed by the Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry (ABPI) and provides curriculum related resources for use by teachers and their pupils. Suitable for Standard Grade science courses. (Previously available on Active Science website).

Posted on 07 May 2013 under Sciences, Secondary, Primary.
Tagged as Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry, ABPI, biotechnology, heart, genetics, periodic table, diet.

BrainPOP Espanol

BrainPOP is a subscription-based provider of animated educational videos for pupils and teachers. The movies explain concepts -science, maths, English, social subjects and technology. There are some free movies to try out, and a two-week free trial subscription.

Posted on 29 April 2013 under Languages, Primary, Secondary.
Tagged as parent resources, teacher resources, health education.

CfE Briefing 10: The role of CLD and partnership working

This briefing explores the important contribution that CLD is making to CfE outcomes for learners through partnership working in educational establishments and communities.

Posted on 29 April 2013 under Partnership working, Community learning and development.

SSLN - Listening and talking: group discussion resource

This resource explores key skills and effective learning and teaching approaches covering group discussion across levels. It was developed by Education Scotland to support all those involved in the development of children and young people's literacy skills.

Posted on 24 April 2013 under Assessment, Standards and expectations, Primary, Secondary.

SSLN - Reading resource

This reading resource explores key skills and effective learning and teaching approaches. It covers reading activities to develop skills that be beneficial across curriculum areas and across levels. It was developed by Education Scotland to support all those involved in the development of children and young people's literacy skills.