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News From North East - January 2006

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NHS Management Training

The NHS Management Training scheme is open for applications with eight places available.

The two-year training scheme starts in September each year.

Extract from scheme description…

“It will give you a unique induction into the health and wider public services in Scotland. You will be working in one of Scotland’s 15 NHS Boards but will be exposed to the full scope of the NHS and its partner organisations. You will study for a masters qualification which consists of management education, skill development and access to an online learning centre. This is shared with NHS management trainees from across the UK. Knowledge, skills and the application of both are highly valued on this scheme. You will be supported throughout by a senior manager and a personal development adviser.”

Graduate Salaries and Benefits

Around £19,000 at the start of the scheme.  Protected salary for in-service applicants capped at £24,500.

Guarantee of substantive post for 12 months on completion of the training period.

Full details can be found at

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Destinations of Leavers from Scottish Schools 2004/05

Extract from Scottish Executive website

“The main findings for leaver destinations are:

Publicly Funded Schools

  • The proportion of young people entering full-time further or higher education has risen slightly from 50% in 2003/04 to 52% in 2004/05.  This can be attributed to a 2 percentage point increase in those going on to full-time higher education.
  • The proportion of leavers entering employment has also increased by 2 percentage points to 27%, while the proportion who are unemployed and seeking employment or training has fallen from 13% to 10%.
  • The proportion of leavers entering training outwith employment remains the same as 2003/04 at 5% and the percentage in the destination unknown category has decreased by 1%.
  • A higher proportion of females than males entered higher or further education (59% and 45% respectively) while a higher proportion of males than females entered employment (31% and 22% respectively).
  • Of the leavers who were unemployed, 12% of males were seeking employment as opposed to 8% of females, however there was no difference in the proportion of males and females who were unemployed and not seeking employment (both at 3%).

Independent Schools

  • There has been a marked reduction in the percentage of leavers with destination unknown this year, falling from 10% in 2003/04 to 4% in 2004/05.  Conversely, the percentage of pupils entering full time higher education has risen from 78% in 2003/04 to 85% in 2004/05, a figure which is more in line with previous years.”

View the full report:

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Studying in Australia

OzDegree's Australia representative is visiting UK schools, colleges and universities to speak to students about studying at Australian universities. The comprehensive 25 minute presentation provides information about ten of Australia's top universities, plus information about Australia in general, Australian university life and how to apply.

To arrange for a presentation at your institution, please contact the Australia representative Alexandra Bevan on 020 7958 5058 or ozdegree@hobsons.co.uk

Visit the Oz Degree website for more information.

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Lifelong Learning Statistics 2005

Lifelong Learning Statistics 2005 brings together comprehensive statistics on lifelong learning in Scotland.

It presents a broad picture of education and learning in Scotland.  It encompasses all post-compulsory education - with chapters devoted to schools, to further education and to higher education - plus training and wider learning activity.

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Changing Times for Nursing and Midwifery

News from the University of Dundee

Thanks to Brian Gordon, University of Dundee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, for the following article.

“Nursing and midwifery have always been seen as caring professions involving staff with good communication skills, a commitment and willingness to care for people and who possess the knowledge and skills to perform their duties to a high standard."
"Due to the many changes currently being introduced to modernise the National Health Service (NHS), nurses and midwives are increasingly expected to extend their knowledge and expertise and assume additional responsibilities when caring for people."
"Such fundamental changes have required a review of the educational preparation for these professions within institutes of higher education. In response, the educational preparation for professional registration within Dundee and Kirkcaldy is moving towards graduate level with effect from September 2007. This move can present some exciting career opportunities not previously available to nurses and midwives."
"To suitably prepare nurses and midwives for the future, candidates need the academic ability to work successfully towards a degree. Over the next two years, the School of Nursing and Midwifery will be increasing entry criteria incrementally so that by September 2007 entrants will require qualifications for graduate study. From that time, entry criteria will be three Highers at A, B or C banding with an additional two Standard grades at 1, 2, or 3 in different subjects. English and a science will be compulsory subjects for entry into nursing and midwifery."
"Since the introduction of a new curriculum in September 2005, students are expected to take an increased responsibility for their own studies by accessing more learning with the aid of computers. A familiarity with the use of computers is therefore seen as highly recommended.”

Further information contact:

Brian Gordon, Lecturer in Nursing, University of Dundee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Ninewells Hospital, Dundee.  Tel: 01382 632304 or b.gordon@dundee.ac.uk

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Joseph Rowntree Foundation Research

  • Monitoring poverty and social exclusion in Scotland 2005
  • Rethinking working-class 'drop-out' from university
  • Tackling the roots of racism: lessons for success.

Visit the Joseph Rowntree Foundation website

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Scottish Executive Website

 

Date Publication
01/12/2005 Lifelong Learning Statistics 2005 (Publication)
This publication covers all areas of lifelong learning in Scotland in 2005, bringing them together into the one document for the first time.
01/12/2005 Evaluation of the Impact of the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF) (Research Publication)
The SCQF is a comprehensive framework which includes higher education, academic and vocational qualifications, and aims to include informal learning. This research is a small scale qualitative study looking at the initial impact of the SCQF.
06/12/2005 Attendance and Absence in Scottish Schools 2004/2005 (Publication)
Results of pupil attendance and absence for session 2004/05
07/12/2005 Statistics Publication Notice Lifelong Learning Services: Higher Education Graduates and Graduate Destinations 2003/04 (Publication)
Statistics on higher education graduates from Scottish universities and colleges and their destinations
07/12/2005 19 in 2005 - Scotland's Young People: Findings from the Scottish School Leavers Survey (Report)
A web only full report in the Scottish School Leavers Survey Series
30/11/2005 Education Authority School Term Dates for Session 2006-2007 (Publication)

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Froth & Bubble

A discussion as to who was the best Sherlock Holmes usually results in Jeremy Brett’s masterful TV portrayal getting the top spot.  However, many of us in the older generation have a soft spot for Basil Rathbone.  His performance was usually head and shoulders above the standard of his films.

For the benefit of those, like my young friend Vic, whose knowledge of Basil is somewhat scant, this site will be enormously helpful - Basil Rathbone 

Interested in finding out about your family history?

Visit ScotlandsPeople

Chances are you’re not related to anyone famous, talented or rich but it’s good fun checking for sure.

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