2009 News Archive

Previous news articles for 2009 are listed below:

• Stock Market Challenge - Trading bells ring across Scotland as 125 schools take up a unique skills challenge. (Dec 2009)
   
• Safety First down on the Farm - Farm safety is now firmly on the curriculum thanks to the HSE and SAC. (Dec 2009)
   
• Scottish Government Changes - Michael Russell is the new Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning. (Dec 2009)
   
• Tartan Tiger - Tartan Tiger Tame on Skills, says Sector Skills Alliance Chief. (Dec 2009)
   
• Business Improvement Techniques - SVQs in Business Improvement Techniques to help increase efficiency. (Dec 2009)
   
• School Leaver Support - School leavers are to get extra help in training for jobs. (Nov 2009)
   
• PROMT Version 5 Released - We've updated our PROMT software, adding useful features and timesaving tips. (Oct 2009)
   
• October Launch for Health and Safety at Work Courses - Are you up to speed with the HSE changes? (Oct 2009)
   
• Promoting Workplace Learning - Launched earlier this year, the Promoting Workplace Learning DVD aims to encourage employer investment in work-related learning. (Oct 2009)
   
• Scottish Learning Festival 2009 - Taking place in Glasgow at the SECC on 23-24 September 2009. (Sept 2009)
   
• Extra Apprenticeships in Care Sector - Number of Modern Apprenticeships doubled in the Care sector. (Sept 2009)
   
• New National Qualification Announced - The Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning recently announced changes to Scotland's National Qualifications. (Sept 2009)
   
• Students get set for the Science Baccalaureate - The Science Baccalaureate is a new qualification being developed by SQA. (Sept 2009)
   
• Curriculum for Excellence launch - Scotland's biggest reform of its education system in a generation is now fully underway. (Sept 2009)
   
• The Foundation Certificate in Personal Finance - A pilot qualification created in partnership between the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) and the Institute of Financial Services (IFS). (Sept 2009)
   
• Modern Apprenticeship Awards 2009 - Find out more on awards categories and how to enter. (Aug 2009)
   
• Exam Results Helpline - Exam results helpline goes live. (Aug 2009)
   
• New Director General for Education - There is a new Director General for Education in Scotland. (July 2009)
   
• Student Numbers - Get your courses on the NLOD to take advantage of increase in student applications.  (July 2009)
   
• VQ Day - VQ Day 2009 took place on 24 June 2009 – a celebration of the people who gain vocational qualifications every year. (Jun 2009)
   
• Adopt an Apprentice - New skills support package launched. (Jun 2009)
   
• The National Plan For Gaelic - The National Plan for Gaelic aims to secure the status of Gaelic in Scotland. (Jun 2009)
   
• Developing Literacies Learning Programmes for the Workplace - New qualification from SQA for teaching adult literacy in the workplace. (Jun 2009)
   
• 16+ Learning Choices - New e-prospectus for learning opportunities. (Jun 2009)
   
• Changes to ILA Scotland Scheme - The Cabinet Secretary for Education has announced a widening of the ILA scheme in both the income threshold and courses covered. (May 2009)
   
• New Qualifications in Response to 2005 Licensing Act - The Licensing (Scotland) Act 2005 is the biggest change to Scotland's Licensing laws in 30 years. (Mar 2009)
   
• Time Off to Train? - New legislation will give workers in Scotland the right to ask for time off for training and education. (Mar 2009)