There were a few particularly hot topics for learning & skills in March: Digital economy skills. This is the theme of a new five-year Skills Action Plan from Skills Development Scotland, now that digital skills are essential for all industries, not just for the tech sector. Developing the Young Workforce (DYW). A set of three […]
February was a quieter month for learning & skills. Yet there was no shortage of must-read reports and significant announcements, including: Choice, Attainment and Positive Destinations, a report from University of Stirling researchers into the impact of Curriculum for Excellence, funded by the Nuffield Foundation. Authors Prof Mark Priestley and Marina Shapira, describe it as […]
The last two months were prolific for learning & skills, despite including the festive period. Alongside numerous new courses and resources, annual statistics and surveys, and budget, investment and personnel announcements, take a look at: There was also news for podcast fans. A Wee Bit of Everything was launched by the Scottish Association of Teachers […]
Which learning & skills topics appeared on the most covers of Informed Scotland over the past year? Here’s the tenth annual list. =1. Recruitment, vacancies & workforce shortages (NEW) =1. Qualifications, exams, assessment & review (=9 in 2021) =3. Energy transition & net zero skills & jobs (NEW) =3. Skills shortages & gaps – upskilling […]