The University of the Highlands and Islands has launched an emergency fund to help students who have been affected by the coronavirus crisis. With campuses across the Highlands and Islands closed due to the outbreak, academic staff have switched to delivering their courses online. While many of the …
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A statement below from Fiona Robertson, SQA Chief Executive and Scotland’s Chief Examining Officer. Following the cancellation of the 2020 exam diet, I fully understand that this is an uncertain time for learners who have worked hard throughout the year and, with their parents and carers, are worried …
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The ongoing COVID-19 situation has resulted in many families working from home, meaning parents are having to juggle new ways of working while engaging children throughout the day. CREST Awards are a fantastic opportunity to showcase ways your children can be engaged in science-based activities with very few …
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Need help kick starting your career? Up for an adventure which will be shown on TV? There’s a new series of The Nine to Five with Stacey Dooley and you’re invited to join in! Five lucky teenagers aged 16-18 years will experience a variety of industries that are …
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As a result of the significant rise in COVID-19 related scams, over the next few months, the Scottish Government Cyber Resilience Unit will share important information. The aim is to share these updates weekly. Scottish Government ask that you consider circulating this information through your networks, adapting where …
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Since the Coronavirus pandemic, there have been significant changes to our lives. The Children’s Commissioner have created a useful guide for children to help explain the situation. The guide aims to answer children’s questions about COVID-19, explain how to keep themselves and others safe as well as including …
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The £5million Enterprise Relief Fund will offer grants to 18 to 30-year olds across the UK who are self-employed and/or running their own business. In conjunction with cash grants, the initiative will offer one-to-one support and guidance to anyone who needs it and who may be worried about their future. …
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SQA is continuing to work closely in partnership with Colleges Scotland in these unprecedented times. We advised you in our statement of Thursday 26 March 2020 we have been working together to recognise learner achievement in as fair a way as possible. We have also worked closely with representatives …
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It’s a strange time to be a school pupil right now but wherever you’re doing your lessons, BBC Bitesize is here for you – more than ever. From 20 April, you’ll be able to access regular daily lessons in English and Maths, as well as other core subjects, …
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