Developing the Young Workforce are excited to launch our first virtual Scotland’s Biggest Parents’ Event Series! Our Scotland’s Biggest Parents’ Events are a series of four broadcasts running throughout the summer, which will allow parents, carers and guardians to hear about the things that matter to them right now.The events will provide parents and carers with information about options and pathways for young people, including where they can go to make informed judgements to support their young.

If you are a young person, educator, parent or carer, employer, or organisation you will find online support and resources to assist you in all aspects of the Developing the Young Workforce programme.

This is an evolving project and is designed to compliment the work of all stakeholders engaged in the DYW programme. Our initial bank of resources aims to support those in the senior phase and beyond but, we will expand these resources to aid stakeholders from early learning onwards, in the coming months.

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Heriot-Watt University : Virtual Open Day

June 25, 2020 drummondcommunityhighschool2

Heriot-Watt University would like to invite pupils to join them for their Virtual Open Days. These will provide key information on our programmes and campuses, as well as give attendees the opportunity to engage with current students through panel sessions and other live content. The Edinburgh Campus event will take place on Friday 3 July, with details available on a wide range of subject areas including the Social Sciences, Technology and Engineering. Those interested in pursuing Textiles and Design programmes are encouraged to register for the Scottish Borders Campus event that will run on the same date. Registration forms are available at https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/visit/open-days.htm.

In addition to this activity, the university will also be hosting a series of follow up webinar sessions between Monday 6 July and Friday 17 July. During this time, there will be further opportunities to put questions to the academic staff and admissions colleagues. As part of the programme, the Scottish and UK Recruitment Manager will lead two information sessions for parents and carers, covering not only the support Heriot-Watt University offers to students but also the broader higher education climate in Scotland. These will take place at 19:00 on Tuesday 7 July and Wednesday 15 July, with the link to join us now available at https://www.hw.ac.uk/uk/visit/open-days.htm. If you feel this webinar would be of interest, please register.

Contact details for further information

Ailsa Mackay

Student Recruitment Assistant

Student Recruitment Service
Heriot-Watt University
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS

Email: studentrecruitment@hw.ac.uk

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Scottish Centre of Conflict Resolution

June 22, 2020 drummondcommunityhighschool2

Family life can be stressful at times, particularly just now when the future is uncertain, and all family members are competing for space and independence.

Many families are finding things challenging and it’s hard to know what to do in difficult family situations.

Parents and carers in Edinburgh are welcome to attend a free online workshop with the Cyrenian’s Scottish Centre for Conflict Resolution (SCCR).

Thursday 2^nd July at 7.30pm on Zoom. This workshop has been developed to support you during this stressful time with practical advice from SCCR followed by a friendly open discussion.

This short online session gives parents and carers of teenagers the opportunity to recognise and reflect on some of the dynamics of conflict in their family and consider more effective approaches that could be used to improve relationships and wellbeing.

Grab your space by signing up for free here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/recognise-reflect-apply-an-sccr-goodtrees-workshop-tickets-109818907308

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