Teacher's Resource Summer 2017

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SUMMER 2017

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IN THE CLASSROOM • PROFESSIONAL LEARNING • PUPIL SUPPORT • AFTER HOURS

Understanding

Young Carers

How you can ensure that Scotland’s 29,000 young carers are fully supported in school

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Editor’s Letter Summer 2017

Hello, and welcome to the final edition of Teachers’ Resource for the school year!

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It feels like this last term is flying by, with exams finally nearing an end and the last few weeks of lessons to get through before that well-deserved summer break. This issue, we’ve got some ideas and inspiration to help you make the most out of your holidays, with our guide to some of the best events and activities to check out over the hols on page 26, and we’ve been taking a look at using your free time for good too through volunteering. Get inspired on page 23.

Of course, before you can enjoy all that time off, there’s a few weeks of hard work to go – and some planning ahead for next year too. This issue, we’ve got the lowdown on using technology in the classroom, featuring some really innovative programs and devices, plus we’ve been exploring the exciting world of outdoor education. You’ll be booking that adventure week for your S2s before you know it…

SALES

This issue’s special pupil support focus is dedicated to young carers – how to identify them, and how best to support them. Thousands of young Scots are offering support to a family member with a disability, mental health problem or addiction, and it’s crucial that schools do all they can to make sure that these young people are getting the most out of school too.

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For professional learning, we’ve been finding out more about the work of SCEL, plus we’ve been taking a look at opportunities teaching abroad.

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What’s Inside

Summer 2017

PUPIL SUPPORT

AFTER HOURS

As many as one in 12 school-age children have caring responsibilities – but how are teaching staff supposed to be able to identify them? We’ve been finding out how to pinpoint young carers, and what can be done in school to offer additional support.

Free time is precious as a teacher – but what about giving yours to a worthy cause? Check out our overview of some of the best volunteering opportunities suited to teachers.

12 A NEW FOUNDATION IN WORK-BASED LEARNING

Another avenue has opened up for young learners, in the form of Foundation Apprenticeships – and we’ve been getting the lowdown on how this new form of training and development works.

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26 SUMMER: WHAT’S ON

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING IN THE CLASSROOM

15 EXPLORING OUTDOOR EDUCATION Learning doesn’t begin and end in the classroom! We take a look at some of the providers offering education opportunities in the great outdoors.

20 LET’S GET TECHNICAL

The digital world is expanding by the day – so it’s only right that schools get involved. But where do you begin when it come to incorporating technology?

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9 UPGRADE YOUR SKILLS WITH SCEL

We find out what the Scottish College for Educational Leadership have to offer those hoping to boost their leadership potential.

10 THE INS AND OUTS OF TEACHING ABROAD

Ever wished you could work in slightly warmer climes? Your teaching career could help you do just that!

We take a look at teaching abroad.

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OVER TO YOU…

Teachers’ Resource is nothing without its readers – so we want to know what’s going on in your school. Whether you’ve got a teacher displaying innovative practice, you’ve taken pupils on an exciting excursion or you’re embracing the curriculum in new and exciting ways, we want to hear about it. This is a great opportunity to shout about what makes your school great – and to inspire educators across the country.

So get in touch now – email editor@teachersresource.co.uk with the details and a member of the team will be in touch.

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UNDERSTANDING

YOUNG CARERS Being a young person in Scotland today isn’t without its challenges – but for one group, life’s that little bit more complicated. We found out what life is like for young carers, and what schools can do to offer support

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PUPIL SUPPORT

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etween homework, attempting to have a social life, keeping your Instagram feed looking suitably impressive and dealing with all the other hardships of being a young person, it’s safe to say that being a teenager in 2017 isn’t easy. But for 29,000 young people in Scotland, there’s something extra to contend with.

Meet the young carers. Everyday young people who, as well as trying to pass exams and spend time with friends, are providing care and support for a family member with a disability, health problems, addiction issues or a mental illness.

“We define a young carer as anyone under the age of 18 who’s providing unpaid support – that can either be physical support or emotional support,” explains Karen Martin, mental health development coordinator at Carers Trust Scotland. “That can be support around helping to take medication, reminding someone. It could also be physical support such as getting dressed. Even cooking dinner. It’s more or less over and above what you would expect a non-caring child or young person to do.”

IDENTIFYING

And these young carers are in your classrooms. While official statistics say that Scotland is home to 29,000 young carers, it’s thought that the real figure is in fact much higher.

“A lot of young carers are very reticent about coming forward about that, because of the involvement of other agencies, and the stigma sadly,” Karen explains. “We’ve still got a huge stigma, especially around mental health, in this country. It’s hard to identify young carers.

Not all of them attend young carer groups that we offer either.”

Estimates suggest that as many as one in 12 secondary school pupils have caring responsibilities at home – so that’s roughly two children in each class.

And, like Karen points out, they’re not easy to identify. For the most part, they seem like any other child sitting behind a desk in your class – but Karen says there can be a few warning signs that these young people have a little bit more going on at home than their peers.

“It could be things as simple as uniforms are not washed as regularly –

“Just over a quarter of young carers don’t have anyone at home who they can share the caring responsibility with” Karen Martin,Carers Trust maybe they’re not even ironed,” she says. “Looking tired. Hungry. Maybe easily distracted, looking worried. Also, look out for a pattern of lateness, or nonattendance on specific days – should we be looking beyond that? These are all things in the Getting It Right For Every Child agenda.”

MENTAL IMPACT

Without the right support in place, the responsibility of caring can start to take its toll, and have an impact on education too. A recent report issued by the Children’s Commissioner, in partnership with Carers Trust and the Scottish Young Carers Alliance, compared the health of young people who have caring responsibilities with those who don’t. It found that those with greater caring responsibilities are more likely to develop mental health problems – they reported being less happy, more stressed and were more likely to report difficulty sleeping too.

“We also found that just over a quarter of young carers don’t have anyone at home who they can share the caring responsibility with, so they’re really on their own,” Karen adds. “Over a quarter were also providing care for two or more people within the family, so that could be parental mental illness or it could be maybe a sibling with a disability or a parent with a long-term health problem, those kinds of things.”

So how can schools offer support to pupils in this position? Karen says that signposting pupils to their local young carer services, or inviting them into the school either for staff training or to host

drop-in sessions for students, is a great first step.

“When we talk about identifying and supporting young carers, the services that we’re talking to automatically think that they’ve got to solve the problem,” Karen says. “While they don’t have to do that, they do need to refer the people on to those who are able to help them. With teachers, it’s about understanding a wee bit more about what’s going on in that young person’s life, but also knowing that there are services out there, and these services are only too willing to work with schools.”

SUPPORT SERVICES

In Scotland, there are around 40 young carer services run by various outlets, including Carers Trust and social services, which offer training, support, advice and – most importantly – a source of respite for young carers across the nation. And they can work with schools too to ensure that they’ve got strategies in place to make sure that young carers aren’t being left behind.

Simple things like allowing them to have access to their mobile phones in case of emergencies, giving a little bit of extra time for homework or simply lending a listening ear can make a huge difference. Electing a ‘young carer champion’ within the school, someone responsible for keeping tabs on young carers and offering support, is another great idea.

For many young carers, school is a really positive thing – it offers an escape, a bit of respite, a chance to be a young person amongst their peers.

Carers who go to schools with a strategy and support in place for young carers are often happier. Because it’s not all doom and gloom – the Children’s Commissioner report found that young carers report higher levels of life satisfaction. They just need that extra help in place, a bit of backup, to make balancing their life as a carer and life as a young person that little bit easier.

“As a carer, all you ask for is to be listened to, and for it to be recognised that you’ve got extra responsibilities going on at home,” Karen adds. “You want to be involved. They’re trying their best to cope in very difficult circumstances sometimes.”

MORE INFORMATION For more information on the challenges faced by young carers, and to get some advice on how best to support young carers in your school community, call Carers Trust on 0300 123 2008, contact your local young carer service, or head to the Carers Trust website, www.carers.org.

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Since its launch in 2014, the Scottish College for Educational Leadership has supported many education professionals – and this year, they’re offering even more fantastic opportunities. We found out more about what SCEL has to offer teachers from depute CEO and director of programmes Lesley Whelan

Enhance Your Skills With SCEL W

hen it comes to professional learning opportunities, few organisations have the same variety as the Scottish College for Educational Leadership. SCEL has been offering teachers a myriad of development opportunities since its launch in 2014, and this year, they’ve got even more on offer.

At present, the SCEL team are accepting applications for their Teacher Leadership programme (for teachers), the Into Headship programme (for aspiring head teachers), as well as the brand new Excellence in Headship programme, which is for head teachers who have been in post for over two years.

“Excellence in Headship is an opportunity for experienced head teachers to engage in rich professional learning and continue their growth as leaders,” explains Lesley Whelan, depute CEO of SCEL. “Development activity should be linked in with the professional review and development processes that are in place across the system, with the aim of enhancing the capacity of head teachers to be lead learners and to

broaden their networks.”

POTENTIAL

SCEL’s programmes aren’t just for teachers looking to move into promoted posts – there are learning opportunities to help class teachers recognise their leadership skills and experience, view themselves as leaders and to explore their potential, through the newly relaunched Framework for Educational Leadership.

“We’ve done a lot of work to simplify and streamline access to the online Framework,” says Lesley. “The Framework is home to a diverse range of interactive learning activities designed to inspire, motivate and challenge Scotland’s educators in schools and early learning establishments”.

The Framework offers education professionals a structured approach to their leadership learning journey, encouraging reflection and professional enquiry. Teachers are encouraged to identify their own strengths and areas for development, and to select different development activities to build around

this, both those delivered by SCEL and endorsed external partners.

AWARENESS

“It’s about being self aware, leadership of learning, understanding values, working with partners, working collaboratively,” Lesley explains. “Those core aspects are addressed through a range of professional learning activities.”

Through their range of programmes, SCEL are really encouraging school staff to make a difference in the classroom, within their school and the wider community – and make a real difference to the outcomes for children and young people at the same time.

“Engaging with the Framework for Educational Leadership would be a good start when it comes to boosting your leadership potential!” Lesley says. “But engage too in self evaluation and critical reflection. Know yourself, understand who you are, what you want to do, where you see yourself going, what your development needs are and engage in appropriate developmental activity.”

MORE INFORMATION To find out more about SCEL’s professional learning opportunities, head to the website, www.scelscotland.org.uk www.teachersresource.co.uk

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PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

TAKE FLIGHT The ins and outs of teaching abroad

Whether you’re nearing the end of your contract or fancy a change of scene, have you considered taking your teaching career to foreign lands? We take a look at the practicalities of working overseas

Consider costs

Check your eligibility

International schools require teaching staff to have the recognised teaching qualification of their home country, such as a bachelor’s degree and postgraduate diploma or equivalent. It’s open to newly qualified teachers too, so if you’re just completing your NQT year, your next job could be in distinctly sunnier climes! Double check whether or not you’ll need a visa for your host country too. If you’re going to the EU, you’ll be eligible to work (for now), but in the US and Asia, visas and work permits are required.

These take a lot of paperwork, time, and often money – and there’s no guarantee you’ll be granted it either.

Searching for roles

A good starting point is researching British or international schools – they tend to follow the English curriculum rather than the Scottish one, so it might take a bit of adjusting and learning as you go. They often advertise vacancies on their websites, or through third party sites like www.tes.com.

Tax benefits

Depending on where you teach, you might not be required to pay tax, meaning more money to take home! In the Middle East, for instance, salaries are tax-free, while in some Asian countries, tax is considerably lower than what you’d pay at home. Research the countries you fancy working in to find out how you’d be affected.

Look into agencies

A number of agencies exist to help British teachers take their career overseas. They work with schools worldwide to help find the best staff for their vacancies. All you need to do is sign up, and they can put you in touch with roles that suit your skills, experience and area of expertise. They can also help with details like arranging work permits and finding you somewhere to stay. The likes of Teach Anywhere (www.teachanywhere.com), Teaching Abroad Direct (www.teachingabroaddirect.co.uk) and World Teachers (www.worldteachers.net) are all worth investigating.

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Moving abroad isn’t as simple as packing your case and leaving – there’s plenty of extra costs to factor in. Visas and work permits can be costly if you’re heading somewhere outside of the EU, and consider the cost of living in your destination country too. The salary you’re walking into might look great on paper, but find out about average costs for rent and general expenses like food and transport before you sign up for anything. While the wage might make your current one look pitiful (teachers in UAE, for instance, can make as much as $4,000 USD a month), there’s no guarantee it’ll stretch any further.

NEXT ISSUE

We’ll be speaking with one Scottish teacher who’s followed their dream of teaching overseas. Check in to see how they’re finding the experience.

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Young people today have more opportunities than ever before when it comes to deciding what to do after school – and it pays for teachers to get clued up on what’s available now. Skills Development Scotland tell us more about Foundation Apprenticeships, which offer young people a head-start in the world of work while still at school

A NEW FOUNDATION IN WORK-BASED LEARNING

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eaving school can be a daunting prospect – and that’s just for the young people who know what they want to do. For those who are still deciding, the idea of leaving the safe haven of school can be terrifying. But there’s one new option available to help make the transition from school to adult life that little bit easier, and give pupils a taster of a career option that could spark their interest.

Foundation Apprenticeships (FAs) have been developed by Skills Development Scotland (SDS) to offer pupils work-based learning while still at school. It’s based on the successful Modern Apprenticeship format, but it’s aimed at pupils in the senior phase of learning – so they’re still in school and taking National and Higher qualifications alongside it.

“It’s a new opportunity for young people. Rather than sit in a classroom and learn, they can go out and base their learning in the workplace,” explains Elaine Walls, SDS regional manager for Foundation and Graduate Level

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Apprenticeships. “They come away with a qualification that’s the same level of difficulty as a Higher – SCQF 6. The qualification is certificated by the SQA – the same organisation that certificates Nat 5s and Highers. It takes up to two years to complete, the reason being that there’s more hours assigned to the FA qualification.”

DIFFERENT CONTEXT

FAs combine school or collegestyle learning alongside a significant placement with a relevant business. It gives young people the chance to start learning in a different context, while still studying at school – giving them the chance to broaden their skill set, boost their confidence and get an idea of what the world of work is really like.

And the Foundation Apprenticeship comes with lots of opportunities too. It could help a young person discover the career that’s for them. They can also pick up skills that would be useful in another line of work alogether, helping

them become ready to cope well in any workplace. And there are lots of different avenues they can take when it comes to further learning too.

“As well as work-readiness skills and solid experience of the sector, you have multiple ‘exit routes’,” Elaine explains. “We’re very careful to make sure this isn’t an end-point in itself. You can leave school after your FA and do a Modern Apprenticeship. With almost all of the frameworks, you’d get into an accelerated pathway so that you complete quicker. Or you can go to college and do an HNC or an HND. Colleges quite often have what they call ‘articulation routes’ with universities, so if you complete your HND at college, you can then move onto a linked university, and complete the final two years of an honours degree. A large number of universities in Scotland are also recognising the Foundation Apprenticeship as having equal value to a Higher, so you can use your FA for direct entry into university as well.” www.teachersresource.co.uk

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CRUCIAL AREAS

There are currently 10 different types, or frameworks, on offer through Foundation Apprenticeships, all of which have been identified as crucial areas in Scotland’s economy, from engineering to social care and healthcare. These are all areas with potential for career growth and promotion, so a young person who starts out in the business skills framework in S5, for instance, could go on to be CEO of their own company one day. A range of qualifications make up the FA award – taken from SVQs, NCs and NPAs – all of which are recognised by industry professionals and learning establishments.

Foundation Apprenticeships are open to pupils in the senior phase in schools across Scotland, and over 1,900 places will be available after the summer holidays in all local authority

areas. If your school isn’t involved and you’d like to be, or you’d like to find out more about FAs and how they work to offer guidance to your pupils, get in touch with Skills Development Scotland for more information by emailing newapprenticeships@sds.co.uk.

“Foundation Apprenticeships really bridge that gap between school and career,” Elaine adds. “Work-based learning is highly technical and highly skilled nowadays. The whole idea is that we’re now trying to allow young people, if they prefer learning by doing rather than sitting in a classroom, to develop their skills.”

People say that today’s school pupils will be doing jobs that haven’t been invented yet – and FAs are based in the sectors in which those jobs will be available, giving a platform for learners to get into an exciting career for the future.

“Rather than sit in a classroom and learn, they can go out and base their learning in the workplace”

Elaine Walls, Skills Development Scotland

THE FRAMEWORKS Foundation Apprenticeships are available in 10 different areas – so what’s on offer, and where could they lead?

Business skills

From admin skills to understanding the inner workings of a company, this framework can lead to the future’s business leaders.

Civil engineering

With buildings, bridges and new roads cropping up all over the place, civil engineers are in high demand.

Creative and digital media

Designing apps, creating computer games and coming up with branding for big companies, this is a great line of work for creative techies.

Engineering

This is a wide and varied line of work that could take young people into anything from designing aircraft to wind turbines.

Financial services

Banking, financial advisory services – this framework covers it all.

Hardware and system support

Another one for tech heads, this is all about creating and fixing any IT issues that arise in an organisation.

Scientific technologies

From drug development to neuroscience, the scientific world in Scotland is booming.

Social services – children and young people

The government is promising more free childcare hours for pre-school children, so nursery workers are in high demand.

Social services and healthcare

From care workers to care home managers, there’s a plethora of opportunities to be had here.

FIND OUT MORE For more information on Foundation Apprenticeships and how to get involved, head to www.apprenticeships.scot/foundation, or get in touch with Skills Development Scotland via their website, www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk.

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Software development

From website design to cyber security, this framework can lead to a number of opportunities.

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Embrace

*THE NATIONAL CONNECTIONS DEMONSTRATION PROJECT LINE SURVEY 2015

OUTDOOR LEARNING Spending hours roaming the wilderness before running home covered in mud will bring up fond memories for many. But as children and young adults today become more secluded thanks to technology, it may come as a surprise that 95 per cent of pupils* have embraced outdoor learning – so how do you get involved? We take a look

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utdoor learning is making waves in the world of education, amongst students and teachers.

Findings from The National Connections Demonstration* – a fouryear initiative aimed at getting school children and teachers to embrace the environment through outdoor learning – discovered that learning outside can improve behaviour, social skills and lesson enjoyment amongst pupils.

As more organisations are established providing outdoor education through day-long or week-long programmes, the benefits are transparent. Results saw 95% of pupils enjoy lessons based around the outdoors, and 79% of teachers reported a positive impact on their teaching practice – it’s clear outdoor learning is beneficial for all involved. So what can you do to get involved with the great outdoors?

RESIDENTIAL TRIPS

Dedicated to ensuring children across the UK develop skills through outdoor learning, Ardentinny Outdoor Education Centre (www.ardentinnycentre.org. uk) in Dunoon have been delivering programmes to students and teachers for www.teachersresource.co.uk

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79% of teachers report that outdoor learning has a positive impact on their teaching practice over 20 years.

Safe, accessible and affordable, residential school trips are both fun and challenging for secondary school students – a great combination when it comes to personal development. Offering a variety of trips, over four nights or single days, pupils are guaranteed to learn a plethora of new skills alongside new experiences including abseiling off steep cliffs, open canoeing, archery and more.

Craggan Outdoors (www. cragganoutdoors.co.uk) actively promote the importance of outdoor activities for school children, specialising with those in S1 to S3. Liaising closely with schools

to ensure the four cornerstones of Curriculum for Excellence are covered, students will be able to dive into the outdoor world of kayaking, paintball, fishing and more. Accommodation prices start at £15, making Craggan Outdoors affordable for students whilst bringing the best of the outdoors to life.

TRANSITIONING

As secondary students prepare to spread their wings for university or work, or simply before that all-important work experience week, finding out about the world of work is imperative. Scottish Outdoor Education Centres (www.soec. org.uk) is one of the foremost outdoor learning centres in Scotland, leading the way for over 70 years.

Working to educate about the environment in a safe and sustainable way gives pupils the opportunity to experience new activities, overcome obstacles and challenges. SOEC’s transition to work programme is geared towards young adults to help develop the essential qualities required when leaving school to go onto employment.

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ALL ABOARD!

FOREST SCHOOLS

For a more intensive take on outdoor learning, Outdoor and Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland (www.owlscotland.org) is dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland’s outdoor environment through forest schools. Forest schools were established in 1980s Denmark, with many countries rapidly picking up on the benefits of outdoor learning since.

Scotland welcomed forest schools over a decade ago, after the Forest Education Initiative (FEI) began to further develop the idea. With forest schools, classrooms are developed in the great outdoors – this phenomenon has expanded in recent years with four trained leaders in Scotland growing to over 500.

A long-term programme, forest school typically takes place once a week for six weeks. Pupils, from the age of three to 18, learn skills based around the environment, sustainability and problem solving in a hands-on manner.

Teachers can also become forest school leaders through OWL’s training scheme – there are three levels to choose from: understanding, assisting and finally leading. Obtaining Level 3 in leading has a wealth of additional skills for teachers to gain including lighting fires, den building and more.

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FURTHER AFIELD

For some, forest school can be considered too intense and prolonged for secondary and college students, but there are other great ways of embracing the outdoors for lessons. The Outward Bound Trust (www.outwardbound.org. uk) has many residential experiences for secondary students and those in college.

Having worked alongside 27,783 young people across the UK last year alone, The Outward Bound Trust is the UK’s leading provider of bursary-assisted outdoor education. Working alongside secondary schools and colleges, opportunities to learn outside can be accessed from several locations, like the Highlands, Lake District and even Snowdonia in Wales.

Expeditions include camping outside overnight, spending 24 hours away from modern amenities and distractions (the most difficult challenge of all), gorge walking, rock climbing, sailing and canoeing. All experiences are aimed at engaging participants with the environment whilst activities further improve and embed learning.

Outdoor learning has taken the world of education by storm. With figures from pupils and teachers detailing the positive impact on learning, behaviour and job satisfaction, the prospects of outdoor education are being blown wide open.

Whether you’re teaching science, art or English, step into the wild and get your class foraging and embracing nature for a new style of learning – teaching has never been so adventurous.

If you’re looking for a memorable and educational school trip with a difference then The Tall Ship, SV Glenlee, is perfect for you. Head along and explore this historic, Clydebuilt vessel as part of a guided tour or self-led visit.

Guided tours are a great way of bringing the history to life. Guides take pupils around the ship on an interactive tour where they will be put to work, trying out the bunks, steering the wheel, scrubbing the decks and ringing the bell. In addition, there are sensory bags where pupils can handle traditional objects used on the vessel. For a special class treat or a unique experience, pair a 45-minute guided tour with a 30-minute speedboat ride down the River Clyde!

Self-led visits are also great for secondary schools. Pupils can download the free app for iPhone and Android devices and then explore every nook and cranny of the Glenlee, using the app as their guide.

Find out more about what’s on offer at www.thetallship.com.

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The SAPhIR Programme Employability Coaching to gain the competitive edge Bright Yellow thinking Ltd, together with Resource3 Ltd, have developed the SAPhIR Programme to offer REAL WORLD experience to boost the value of preparing for work programmes in school.

The SAPhIR Programme; meaning “Search, Apply, Present, You’re Hired” is delivered by professional interviewers and assessors who bring a wealth of knowledge and up to date tips directly from industry straight into the classroom!

The SAPhIR Programme gives a valuable insight into what is expected in today’s competitive employment market. With real life examples of modern candidate selection techniques in the private sector, the SAPhIR Programme provides experience and confidence to pupils in presenting themselves for job vacancies, giving them the competitive edge.

Target Audience

The programme is ideal for S4, S5, S6 induction days, support for Christmas or summer leavers or anyone who is preparing for a college, university or job interview. We are also experienced in delivering Professional Development Workshops for pupil support staff.

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Pupils enjoy the fun delivery style of our presenters who engage well with the age group and provide many stories from their experience in interviewing and assessing candidates for their business clients.

Feedback

100% of attendees have stated that this workshop has helped them feel more confident about the process of finding employment.

From the course evaluation comments, some common themes emerged: For many the SAPhIR Programme was the first time the young people had seen or attempted to write a CV or come across tips and techniques to improve job search skills. Many stated that they felt the workshop explored areas that were not covered in Personal and Social Education lessons.

We currently work with schools in South Lanarkshire, East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire. If you’d like us to work with your school or discuss your school’s requirements we’d love to hear from you.

Please contact Helen Salt Email: helen@brightyellowthinking.com or phone 07841 656228

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For pupils in search of careers advice, there’s one sector in Scotland that’s crying out for talented workers – engineering.

And Lews Castle College UHI is one of the best establishments to help them get started

College Spotlight

ENGINEERING IS THE ANSWER at Lews Castle College UHI

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n careers sessions, it’s a great idea to point pupils towards pathways which have potential for progression, promotion and growth in your local area – and engineering is one industry that’s got all of that in spades, especially for those in the Western Isles.

Don Mackay, director of operations at EDF Energy RENEWABLES (EDF ER), recently paid a visit to Lews Castle College UHI on Stornoway to reiterate that very message to its students.

During his day at the college, he outlined just how important engineering is for the economic development of the Western Isles – and the UK as a whole.

EXPERIENCE

“We at EDF ER place a high priority on providing student and graduate placements to students, as it provides them with the experience to back up the knowledge and skills they have developed at Lews Castle College UHI,” said Mr McKay. “These placements have proved to be beneficial to our company as well as the students from the islands who are completing their studies at Lews Castle College UHI.” When working with pupils who are unsure of their future path, look into the benefits that different establishments

or courses might have.

The courses in energy engineering and engineering offered by Lews Castle College UHI, for instance, have big potential for learners, due to their close relationship with EDF ER. “We have taken on students from the University of the Highlands and Islands course – delivered at Lews Castle – for a number of years now, and all of them have demonstrated dedication and commitment to their work with EDF ER,” added Mr McKay. “They are a credit to themselves and the high quality of degree courses being delivered at Lews Castle.

“Engineering is the answer to the employment ambitions of many people, and is integral to the development of all successful companies.”

INSTRUMENTAL

EDF ER is one of the two partners in Lewis Wind Power, who have planning permission for the development of the largest wind farm for the Western Isles.

“Lews Castle College UHI has been instrumental in the development of energy engineering and other engineering courses with our partners in the University of the Highlands and Islands,” said Roddy Ferguson, head of technology at Lews Castle College UHI. “We are grateful to have the support of EDF – one of the largest energy companies in the world – to provide many people with the opportunity to gain the skills and knowledge to demonstrate that engineering is the answer for people seeking a career with prospects.”

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TECHNICAL

With teenagers fluent in all things digital, schools are embracing the technical to make the learning and teaching experience easier, more productive and successful for all. So what sort of thing is on the market these days? We’ve been finding out

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chools are no longer home to just books, pens and paper. These days, there are gadgets and gizmos aplenty to help learners and teachers get the most out of the school day.

And with the current generation of young people more tech-savvy than ever before – research has found that over half of toddlers are familiar with iPads and how they work – schools are quickly catching up with their thirst for digital.

Digital technology is now well embedded within CfE, Initial Teacher Education and the GTCS Professional Standards, so it’s important that teaching staff get to grips with the technological tools at their disposal. Last September, the Scottish Government published

Enhancing Learning and Teaching Through the Use of Digital Technology, a national strategy which will ensure that all learners and educators can benefit from digital technology.

PROBLEM SOLVING

Boosting productivity, easing understanding, helping with assessments – there’s a techy answer for every educational issue that teaching staff might face. With so much emphasis on using technology in the classroom, and so many different programs and platforms out there, the big issue is often knowing where to begin, and what would work best for your environment.

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Boosting productivity, easing understanding, helping with assessments – there’s a techy answer for every educational issue teachers might face making it really easy for students to access – and the novelty value of doing homework online also means that fewer pupils will forget about it. It is, of course, best to make sure that all the pupils in your class have access to the internet before setting any tasks. And it’s not just pupils who benefit from this – OneNote can automatically mark homework too and gives you a summary of the results, making life a lot easier for teachers. Head to www.onenoteforteachers.com to find out more about how it works.

The ever-popular SCHOLAR from Heriot-Watt University is a great webbased platform to boost pupil learning, and help with revision. With over 30 different courses, ranging from National 5 to Advanced Higher, this is a great tool to bring out when you start to notice faces glazing over at the back of the class.

Head to www.scholar.hw.ac.uk for more.

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that they can get to grips with. More and more schools are electing ‘digital champions’ to help staff get on board with the best apps, programs and digital learning platforms, and local authorities and training providers have support available too to help you get a better understanding of the tools available, and how best to use them.

And there’s a lot out there to choose from – much of which is really easy to integrate. So where to start?

INTERESTING

The beauty of tech is that it often makes learning more interesting for pupils.

OneNote, for instance, lets you set homework tasks that are accessed online. It’s available as an app too, www.teachersresource.co.uk

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There’s a range of different pupil tracking software devices out there too, which help you monitor pupil progress throughout the year, all with different features to help with your school’s objectives. The aptly-named Pupil Tracking (www.pupiltracking.com) is a web-based application which enables schools to – as the name suggests – track pupil progress and analyse data for individuals, classes, or even the whole school. The program is great for identifying pupils who perhaps need more support – meaning you can step in quickly and avoid anyone slipping through the net.

BlueSky Education’s performance tracking and reporting software also lets you take a look at how pupils are getting on, generating bespoke reports for specific audiences, whether you’re a class teacher, senior leader or head teacher. It’s also really useful for those hoping to improve performance – it clearly highlights areas which require a bit of extra work, and allows for collaboration too, saving lots of time (and paper) in lengthy meetings. Head to www.blueskyeducation.co.uk for more information.

With so much pressure on teaching staff today and increased workloads, it

can be difficult to get to know your pupils and identify what works best for them.

Durham University’s Centre for Evaluation and Monitoring system can help you to better understand your pupils’ learning needs. CEM say that 65% of councils are using the system, which goes beyond just assessing pupils’ strengths in different subjects. From nursery up to post-16, CEM’s computer-based assessments analyse student responses to create comprehensive learner profiles, giving you a better idea of their ability, strengths and potential – and understand what you need to adapt within the classroom and set realistic targets. You can find out more at www.cem.org.

TOP TOOLS

It’s not just about applications and software programs that you install onto computers or tablets – there are some cool devices out there beyond the Smart Board in your room that are worth investigating too. Scanning Pens (www.scanningpens.co.uk) are clever mobile scanners designed for learners with reading difficulties. The C-Pen lets the reader scan words on a page, and the text is then read aloud by an English human-like digital voice. It’s got a built-in dictionary too for those who need help with definitions – great for learners for whom English isn’t their first language.

The Exam Reader pen offers text reading without the dictionary – so it’s approved for use in exams by the SQA. With lots of great applications on offer, there are many different ways in which schools can embrace the technological and bring lessons into the 21st century – and maybe even make the job a bit easier at the same time! Get in touch with your school’s digital champion or local authority IT services to find out what’s available to you now.

OVER TO YOU

How is technology being used in your school? What programs and software do you find useful? Is there anything out there that you wish could be invented? Let us know by emailing editor@teachersresource.co.uk

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AFTER HOURS

Extra time for

HELPING HANDS During the long summer days and nights away from the hustle and bustle of the classroom, life can become quiet.

As the days roll into one, why not get involved in volunteering to break up your time? Make the most of your holiday by having a working summer to help others, the environment or travel abroad – this will be your best break yet

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rom exploring the outdoors and preserving nature, to living with a host family and helping to spread knowledge in far-off lands, you’ll be hard pressed not to find volunteer work to get your teeth sunk into. With so many opportunities available when it comes to volunteering, there really is something to suit every need.

TRAVELLING

Desperate to escape the grim weather and unconfirmed spells of sunshine? This one is for you. Volunteering doesn’t need to be cemented in the UK; there are many opportunities to use your skills abroad, helping to educate eager young minds.

Projects Abroad (www.projects-abroad. co.uk) are a fantastic organisation offering a plethora of volunteering prospects for both professional teachers and those not yet qualified. Providing volunteering roles in over 30 destinations to teach English, IT, music or another language, there is an abundance of opportunities available.

Qualified teachers are welcome to volunteer throughout the year, with flexible start dates and projects lasting from two weeks – this is the perfect option for a working summer holiday in Jamaica, Ethiopia, Peru and many more far-off destinations. With directly employed staff in every location, dedicated to ensuring your time volunteering is as smooth as possible, you have the perfect chance to gain new experiences alongside interacting with

those from a different culture and helping people less fortunate – guaranteed to be a spectacular experience.

GETTING ACTIVE

Unable to make the full commitment of travelling abroad to volunteer?

There are plenty of one-day activities taking place throughout Scotland this summer. Volunteer Scotland (www.volunteerscotland.net) lists volunteering opportunities over a variety of sectors, including youth and children, sports and outdoor activities, the elderly, health and disability and, finally, environment and animals.

There are many large events happening across the summer months that are in need of volunteers. If sport is your game, then next year you could get involved with the first ever European Championships, hosted in Glasgow from 2-12 August. Running every four years, this is a spectacular chance to volunteer alongside some of the biggest names in athletics, aquatics, cycling and more. It’s open for applications now, and roles include media operations, spectator services and in accreditation centres. Apply now through the Volunteer Scotland site.

THE GREAT OUTDOORS

For those keen to experience the outdoors over summer, breathing in the fresh country air while helping the environment, the National Trust for Scotland (www.nts.org.uk)

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Working holidays are available on a week-long basis. NTS Thistle and Trailblazer Camps will get you down and dirty with nature. New for 2017 is wild camping in Berneray, one of Scotland’s remotest islands, to help release your inner Bear Grylls.

There are 81 camps scheduled throughout the year to get involved with.

There are many roles available during each camp, including garden renovation, path building, beach cleaning and much more – definitely one for the green fingered among us. Not keen on getting your hands dirty but want to help protect the Scottish landscape? There are several day roles with NTS, including aiding administrative tasks, data entry, research or answering questions from the public.

SOUP-ER

As the summer nights come in, why not spend your evenings helping the homeless in Glasgow, Edinburgh or Midlothian with Streets Kitchen (www.streetskitchen.co.uk)?

Providing information on the opening dates and times for local soup kitchens, the cost of food for the homeless and events, Streets Kitchen’s website is the best place to visit for information on which homeless organisations to get involved with.

Charities welcoming volunteers to help with handing out food include Glasgow City Mission, The Lodging House Mission (also known as Trotters), Café at the Church and many more. This is a wonderful way to spend a morning or afternoon if you don’t have lots of time on your hands but are still looking to get involved with volunteering.

Many of the charities have a plethora of other roles available for those unable to hand out food, including helping out during clubs.

Thanks to all the organisations with volunteering roles available, there is something for everyone interested in doing something extra with their spare time.

With opportunities available all summer long, in Scotland and further afield, giving back has never been easier.

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GET INVOLVED

Ocean Youth Trust Scotland is an awardwinning charity specialising in sail training voyages. Keen to get more teachers involved, OYT Scotland are hosting several teacher weekends showcasing how volunteering with OYT Scotland can benefit teachers, students and schools.

Joe Wright, a modern studies teacher at Drumchapel High School in Glasgow, attended one of OYT Scotland’s events before becoming involved with the charity. He says: “The teacher weekend is what got me going in the first place. I remember getting an email saying it was a brilliant opportunity for staff to get involved, and start trying to get young people involved. It was to go for a weekend sailing with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland, to get a flavour for it and see how it links with the experiences and outcomes within the curriculum.”

Having thoroughly enjoyed his experience sailing with OYT Scotland, Joe took his students out on a week-long voyage, and some of his students even went on to complete their Young Leaders Development Programme.

“I’m really proud of them because it’s not an easy thing,” he explains. “These kids have so many challenges and barriers, you don’t immediately notice the impact of something but it’s the confidence and resilience.” Students involved in the programme have the potential to sail as far as Norway and the Faroe Islands with OYT Scotland.

Joe enthuses that teachers should definitely get involved as all aspects of sailing can be related back to Curriculum for Excellence, no matter what subject. He says: “I would definitely recommend it as it’s absolutely brilliant.

Even if you don’t get the weather that you’re expecting, you will still have a brilliant time and you will learn a huge amount.”

Find out more about volunteer opportunities with Ocean Youth Trust Scotland at www.oytscotland.org.uk.

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Wave goodbye to your students for six weeks and breathe a sigh of relief – the term is nearing its end! With all that free time to play with, and a little less pressure now that exams are over for another year, it’s time to discover what you can get up to for the best summer holiday ever (and the weekends leading up to it). With so much on this summer, those six weeks will fly by…

Malt Whisky Trail Year-round // Keith, Elgin, and Forres, Speyside www.maltwhiskytrail.com

A fantastic last-minute holiday for those keen to learn more about Scotland’s favourite drink. During the Malt Whisky Trail, you can expect to visit eight distilleries and meet the knowledgeable craftspeople behind some of the world’s most popular whiskies, including Glenfiddich, Dallas Dhu and Glen Moray.

SUMMER WHAT’S ON

3 Day 3 Peaks

North Hop

For the adventurer in you, the 3 Day 3 Peaks challenge is a great way to get the blood pumping and keep your mind alert. Spread across Scotland, England and Wales, there are three peaks to climb, including the world-famous Ben Nevis.

Boasting that 60% of the challenge is mental, this is one for keeping your brain awake on those long summer days.

From humble beginnings as a craft beer festival in the Highlands, three years later North Hop travels across Scotland bringing revellers the best in craft beer, gin, cocktails, spirits and street food. Tickets cost £17.50 per day, giving you access to the full experience of the indoor festival and a souvenir North Hop glass and programme.

May-October // England, Scotland and Wales www.officialthreepeakschallenge.co.uk

16-17 June // SWG3, Glasgow www.northhop.co.uk

MCE British Superbike Championship

16-18 June // Knockhill Racing Circuit, Fife www.knockhill.com/events Petrol heads, those with a need for speed or just an appreciation for motorsports – this is a great one for you. Get up close and personal with the twists and turns of Knockhill racing circuit as the best bike racers across the world descend on the track for 180mph wheel-to-wheel action over three days.

Tickets start from £5, with more dates available.

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Royal Highland Show

Callander Summerfest

Now in its 177th year, the Royal Highland Show is the crème de la crème of outdoor events.

Over three days, expect to see the best in farming, cooking, crafts and more. With 1,000 trade exhibitors and 6,500 animals attending the event, this is a great day out for all the family.

If you’re not quite on summer holiday yet, the Royal Highland Show offers tickets for school groups to attend, starting at £19.

Celebrating summer over two weeks with a plethora of activities for all the family, Callander’s Summerfest isn’t to be missed. Showcasing arts, cultural activities, sports events, poetry, dance and so much more, Summerfest has something to suit everyone – fingers crossed the sun’s out.

22-25 June // Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston www.royalhighlandshow.org

15-29 July // Callander, Perthshire www.facebook.com/CallanderSummerfest

Hoy 100

2 July // Arley Hall Estate, Cheshire www.samh.org.uk Staying fit over the summer break can be difficult (so much temptation). For those looking to do some exercise and raise money for charity, head south of the border to join Olympic legend Sir Chris Hoy for a bike ride through the Cheshire countryside. The event will cover 100km, or 100 miles for those looking for a bigger challenge, of country lanes and parks. Why not do it to raise funds for one of Sir Chris’s favourite charities, like the Scottish Association for Mental Health?

Perth Family 5K

9 July // North Inch Park, Perth raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org Looking to raise money over the holidays? Cancer Research UK has a plethora of volunteering and fundraising activities throughout the summer months. The Perth Family 5K is great for runners of all levels, including children, guaranteeing a fun family day out while raising money for a fantastic cause. For more info on upcoming races and how to get involved, head to the Cancer Research website.

Edinburgh International Festival 4-28 August // Various locations, Edinburgh www.eif.co.uk

Free Fringe Music

5-27 August // National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh www.nms.ac.uk The National Museum of Scotland has partnered with Live Music Now to deliver daily music performances throughout August.

Over 40 minutes each day, the best contemporary talents will be showcasing their skills performing traditional Scottish songs and instrumentals inspired by the museum’s Bonnie Prince Charlie and Jacobites exhibition.

Before heading back into the classroom, immerse yourself in the cultural hub that is the Edinburgh International Festival. As the city is transformed during the month of August, revel alongside street performers, watch theatre productions, laugh with homegrown comedians and bring your summer holidays to a wonderful finale.

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UK and Worldwide // www.statravel.co.uk Dedicated to bringing the best deals to teachers and students alike, STA Travel can provide you with the opportunity to get out there and discover the world. Offering an International Teacher Identity Card (ITIC), you will be eligible for thousands of travel, online and lifestyle discounts all for just one payment of £12. Recently introducing Teachers Travel, great prices are awaiting your arrival – for more detailed information contact, teachers@statravel.co.uk. www.teachersresource.co.uk

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We’ve got one pair of tickets to give away for Blood Brothers at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, on Wednesday 6 September at 7:30pm.

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othing beats the magic of the theatre. The lights, costumes, the talent on stage – it’s a wonderful experience.

This September, Blood Brothers is making its way to the stage of the King’s Theatre in Glasgow – and we have a pair of tickets to give away for one lucky Teachers’ Resource reader!

Written by Willy Russell, the legendary Blood Brothers tells the captivating and moving tale of twins who, separated at birth, grow up on opposite sides of the tracks and meet again as adults with fateful consequences.

Few musicals have received quite

such acclaim, with this production

by Bill Kenwright surpassing 10,000 performances in London’s West End, one of only three musicals ever to achieve that milestone.

Blood Brothers veteran Lyn Paul returns to the company to play Mrs Johnstone, an iconic role she performed many times in the West End. The production’s superb score includes Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It’s Not True.

And you could be enjoying it all with this issue’s fantastic competition, courtesy of Ambassador Theatre Group.

Blood Brothers runs at the King’s Theatre, Glasgow, from Tuesday 5 to Saturday 16 September. To book, phone 0844 871 7648, or visit www.atgtickets.com/ Glasgow. Booking fees apply and calls may be charged up to 7p per minute plus your phone company’s access rate. You can also buy tickets in person at the Glasgow Theatre Royal box office, open Monday to Saturday, 10am-6pm.

HOW TO ENTER To be in with a chance of winning, simply answer this question: Who wrote Blood Brothers? a. William Shakespeare b. Willy Russell c. Tennessee Williams Send your answer, along with your name, address, daytime telephone number and the name of the school in which you work, to competitions@dcpublishing. co.uk.

All entries must be received by 15 August. Good luck!

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RESOURCE RECIPE

Gino D’Acampo’s

WRAPPED SALMON

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or many people, salmon is the king of fish – it has a firm, meaty texture and a beautiful pink colour. It’s really versatile, too – it can be baked, poached, steamed, fried or flaked into stir-fries, pasta or risotto.

It’s known as a brain food because of its high Omega 3 content, as well as being rich in vitamin D and minerals. This is a delicious way to get all the family eating fish – creamy, comforting and delicious.

Serves 4 1 courgette, trimmed 400g skinless salmon fillet, cut into 4 pieces 40g salted butter 100ml hot vegetable stock

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2 Using a potato peeler, slice 8 wide ribbons from the courgette lengthways and set aside.

3 Lightly season each salmon fillet with salt and wrap 2 courgette ribbons around each fillet. Transfer the wrapped salmon to a baking tray measuring about 25 x 35cm and evenly dot the butter over. Transfer to the oven and bake for 18 minutes.

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Bake the salmon parcels seam side down to help prevent the parcels unravelling.

4 Dice the remaining courgette and put into a small saucepan. Add the vegetable stock, Dijon mustard, mascarpone cheese, dill and garlic salt and stir all together. Place the saucepan over a low heat and gently cook for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally with a wooden spoon.

Make sure that the sauce doesn’t boil otherwise it will split.

5 Remove the salmon from the oven and arrange on a serving platter.

Pour the mascarpone sauce over and around salmon.

6 Season with black pepper and serve immediately with mashed potatoes.

Recipe extracted from Gino’s Healthy Italian For Less by Gino G’Acampo, published by Hodder & Stoughton on 18 May, £20.

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