Early learning and childcare (ELC) staff are receiving new help to inspire young children in science and maths. A new science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) learning package, developed in partnership with the University of the West of Scotland, provides multi-media resources and activities for staff to help babies and Read more…
Factsheets on the use and benefits of e-Sgoil have been developed for pupils, parents, facilitators and school staff. Click on the links below: Pupils Parents Facilitators School Staff
This year, the Northern Alliance Early Years Network is focusing on what we can do collaboratively to sustain and improve the quality of ELC across the Northern Alliance in preparation for the expansion of Early Learning and Childcare. We agreed to focus on four key themes within ‘Quality of ELC’: Read more…
A Family Learning Pack has been developed between the CLD North Alliance and the Northern Alliance for use across the region. Everything you need for your own authority event can be accessed here.
e-Sgoil would still like to hear from pupils who would be interested in doing National 5 Gaelic (Learners) this session as a live online course timetabled during their normal school day. Email e-sgoil@gnes.net for more information.
The Child Poverty (Scotland) Act 2017 sets Scotland apart as the only country of the UK with statutory targets to reduce the number of children experiencing the damaging effects of poverty by 2030. The Scottish Government has a clear vision for education in Scotland: Excellence through raising attainment: ensuring that Read more…
Update on the Northern Alliance e-Learning Workstream
Reports and Key Documents Report Engaging CLD Services in the Northern Alliance CLD Updates Update 2 – CLD in the Northern Alliance Update 3 – CLD in the Northern Alliance
The Northern Alliance Equality and Diversity LGBTI+ Group is continuing to build on positive work and reception they received at the Northern Alliance Learning Festival in February 2018. Students from across the north of Scotland led a round table discussion on LGBTI+ rights and highlighted the importance to work together to Read more…
The lead children’s services planners in each authority, have been pooling their experiences to share best practice. This includes taking account of the new requirements in the Children & Young People Act, relating to needs assessment and reporting on outcomes, and regarding actions to give effect to UNCRC.