16+ Learning Choices in Fife

Fife Council's robust and ambitious approach to 16+ Learning Choices has resulted in the development of much effective practice on which other local authorities and their partners can draw. 

Word file: Fife 16+ Learning Choices reflective questions (38 KB)

Interviews with service providers and users


Interviews with service providers of 16+ learning Choices in the Fife local authority area and some of the young people who have used the services.


Joe Fitzpatrick
Video: Overview: Joe Fitzpatrick, Head of Local and Community Services, Fife Council

Gives an overview of the importance of 16+ Learning Choices in Fife Council, including how it links from strategy to operational levels to support better outcomes for all young people.

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Joe Fitzpatrick on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (73.9 MB)
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Ian McCrory
Video: Implementation: Ian McCrory, 16+ Learning Choices Lead Officer, Fife Council

Describes Fife Council's co-ordinated approach to implementation, including stakeholder engagement and establishing roles and responsibilities.

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Ian McCrory on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (133.4 MB)
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Duncan Simpson
Video: Community-based learning: Duncan Simpson, Manager for Young People's Services, Fife Council

Duncan Simpson, Service Manager for Young People's Services at Fife Council, explains how community-based learning can support 16+ Learning Choices.

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Duncan Simpson on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (61.2 MB)
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Les Fargie
Video: Positive destinations: Les Fargie, Education Officer, Fife Council

An overview of 16+ Learning Choices as the mechanism for planning and supporting positive post-school destinations through the senior phase of Curriculum for Excellence.

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Les Fargie on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (134.8 MB)
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Louise Ramsay
Video: Effective planning and delivery: Louise Ramsay, Depute headteacher, Dunfermline High School

Describes effective planning for and delivery of post-16 learning choices from a school perspective.

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Louise Ramsay on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (63.6 MB)
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Val Ormiston
Video: Skills Development Scotland: Val Ormiston, Manager in Fife

Gives an overview of the pivotal role played by Skills Development Scotland in supporting 16+ Learning Choices.

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Val Ormiston on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (133.5 MB)
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Fraser Durie
Video: Role of colleges: Fraser Durie, Adam Smith College and Janet McCauslin, Carnegie College,

An overview from Fraser Durie, Director of Educational Development at Adam Smith College, and Janet McCauslin, Assistant Principal at Carnegie College, of the role of colleges in supporting 16+ Learning Choices.

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Fraser Durie and Janet McCauslin on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (124.9 MB)
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Vanessa Gordon
Video: Young people's experiences: Toni Walton and Vanessa Gordon

Young people explain how 16+ Learning Choices has helped them to stay in learning and to move into positive post-school destinations.

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Vanessa Gordon and Toni Walton on 16+ Learning Choices in Fife (66.5 MB)
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