Issue Number 24 | October 2024
Written by Aiden & Dylan ( S2 )
In today ’ s world , social and communication skills are vitally important for young people entering the workforce . That is why Marr College is working with the SCQF Partnership to expand the range of courses it offers its pupils to ensure they have the skills needed to thrive in the future .
Marr College is committed to the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework ( SCQF ) and developing the understanding and use of the SCQF across our whole school community .
We are doing this by following the five pillars of the framework which are a Whole School Approach , Pupil Awareness , Parental Engagement , Pathway Progressions and Development of External Relationships .
In June 2024 we hosted a number of local employers for a Business Breakfast , where our SCQF Ambassadors presented information on why understanding the SCQF is so important . The video of this event is available here .
NEW Course Alert !
Powering Futures is an exciting Level 6 Course which develops enhanced skills and abilities by taking on real world sustainability challenges , working to develop a solution and presenting your solution to a live panel of industry judges . It is based around Sustainability and working with businesses to collaborate on problem solving .
This SCQF level 6 qualification works alongside businesses and allows you to develop the meta-skills that employers are looking for .
Skills include :
• Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Communication
• Critical Thinking
• Analysis
Sharing Good Practice
Our SCQF Ambassadors welcomed their counterparts from Kilwinning Academy on 24th September 2024 . Our ambassadors shared their experiences and gave advice on how we achieved the Gold Ambassador School Award . We were delighted to be able to help another school on their journey to ensuring every learner gains the skills and qualifications they need for their chosen pathways .
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