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Connect with Coffee

Tuesday 30 April 2024 11am – 12pm

Join us for the fourth Connect with Coffee of 2024.

Come and share any ideas, thoughts, reflections you have on any aspect of WP or any news you have to share with colleagues.

This is an informal networking event  for new and not so new colleagues across the  sector.

 

Please note there will be no Connect with Coffee meeting in May.

 

The next one will take place on 27th June 2024, 11am – 12pm

Join us for the fifth and final Connect with Coffee before we take a break over the summer.

This will be a chance to share your reflections on the academic year so far, share your holiday plans and any news that you have for colleagues.

This is an informal networking event  for new and not so new colleagues across the  sector.

 

Register here to join us on the 30 April

Register here to join us on 27th June

SCAPP - Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice

Delivered by CDN (College Development Network)

Tuesday 7 May, 10am – 11:30am (online)

Please note: This online event will be capped at 50 places. If we exceed this, we will operate a waitlist.

This online workshop, delivered by CDN’s Dr Paula Christie, is an Introduction to Trauma Informed Practice. Drawing on CDN’s Trauma Informed Colleges Programme which has been developed to build and support positive outcomes in key areas such as recruitment, retention, attainment, and progression.

It explores the ways in which a ‘whole institution’ and ‘trauma informed’ approach can support learners, staff, communities and partnerships.

 

The session will:

  • Provide context for the programme rationale through an overview of recent research outputs from CDN.
  • Explore what is meant by ‘trauma’ and reflect on how trauma presents within an education setting.
  • Consider various scenarios and ways of embedding consistent trauma informed practice across institutions.
  • Signpost to further training and development opportunities to build further understanding of Trauma Informed Practice.

 

Who is this for?

SCAPP Members from across the whole tertiary sector (including schools, colleges, universities and voluntary organisations) in all levels of WA/WP practice, teaching or leadership.

Please note: This webinar is free for Paid SCAPP Members to attend, but will incur a £15 for each attendee from a NonPaid SCAPP Member/Organisation.

You can check if you are a Paid Organisational Member, here: https://www.fairaccess.scot/members-and-partners/

Register to attend the webinar, here.

 

About CDN’s Trauma Informed Practice Programme

In 2023-24 CDN launched an ambitious programme aimed at facilitating the creation of a trauma informed culture in every college in Scotland. The programme utilised learning from the CDN Research and Enhancement Centre’s recent Pathways from Poverty research and at its heart aims to tackle educational disadvantage by supporting all learners, including those who have lived experience of poverty and trauma, to succeed.

Reimagining Transitions: Conference Outcomes

Reimagining Transitions: Conference Outcomes
Articulation Matters event 

The Articulation Matters network will be hosting a short event on Wednesday 8th May 2024,  4pm – 5pm

This will be of interest to colleagues involved in any aspect of articulation work across the sector.

Following on from their well attended workshop at the SCAPP conference in 2023, as promised the presenters will deliver a session on the feedback from the conference workshop and the themes identified.  We will discuss opportunities for institutions to work together to ensure all students are supported on their articulation journey. There will be a call to action to see if there is interest in collaboration across the sector to ensure learners have the same high quality information, advice and guidance, regardless of their location in Scotland

Register here for the event

Action Planning for sanctuary: Monday 13th May 2024 2pm - 3.30 pm

Action planning for sanctuary:

Humanitarian support for refugees and people seeking asylum at the University of Dundee

Monday 13 May 2024, 2pm-3.30pm, on Teams

SCAPP and Universities of Sanctuary are delighted to host this forthcoming event.

University of Dundee was recognised as a University of Sanctuary in 2022, joining a network of institutions across the UK working to develop support for those displaced by humanitarian crises. One of the conditions of the sanctuary award is a three year action plan, which has been a particular area of focus at Dundee over the last few months.

In this online session, Kim Dale, Vice Principal international and Chair of the Humanitarian Oversight Board, will share the process of developing the University’s 3 year Sanctuary action plan, lessons learned along the way, as well as the ambitions of the university’s Humanitarian Oversight Board.

We hope to bring together practitioners across the HE sector in Scotland and beyond, who are considering applying for or renewing their University of Sanctuary Award, as well as other professionals interested in improving refugees’ access to higher education.

Register here for the event

European Access Network Conference, in collaboration with SCAPP

11-12 June 2024 – Abertay University, Dundee

New Beginnings for European Access – Designing Equity, Transitions and Student Success, and is focused on preparation, diversity and partnerships.

The Conference Programme is now live! https://ean.abertay.ac.uk/programme/

Conference registrations are open and SCAPP have secured a 20% discount for Paid SCAPP Members to attend the conference. Please note there are a limited number of tickets available on the 2-day delegate rate, and this discount is available on a first-come-first served basis. Once this discounted ticket allocation is exhausted, the standard rates will apply.

Conference fees include a delegate pack, attendance at all of the day sessions (for the day/s of the booking), refreshments, lunch and the evening activity (Welcome Reception on Tuesday or end of Conference Celebration on the Wednesday).

Book your place at the EAN Conference, here.
Please note that all delegates must be registered individually, and Abertay University can only accept card payment.

Read all details about the conference at https://ean.abertay.ac.uk/
Please contact scapp@stir.ac.uk with any questions.

Refugee Festival Scotland 2024

Refugee Festival Scotland 2024 will run from 14th-23rd June!  The theme for this new festival edition is RISE.  

Thousands of people arrive in Scotland every year after being forced to abandon their homes and flee to safety. We see individuals rise every day to build new lives and pursue new livelihoods, despite facing many challenges and deep uncertainty. Packed with unique events and exceptional talent, the festival honours the resilience and courage of New Scots and celebrates a vision for a Scotland where everyone can blossom and has equal opportunity to thrive.   

This festival coincides with Refugee Week 2024, which runs 17th – 23rd June and has the theme ‘Our Home’. You can read about Refugee Week here.

Read more about Refugee Festival Scotland here.

SCQF Upcoming Workshops

Please see below for upcoming SCQF Workshops:

SCQF for Employers Online Workshop – 25 April

Would you Credit it Online Workshop – 22 May

My Skills, My Future In-person Workshop – 30 May

Read more and book a place on the SCQF Events Website.

SCQF School Ambassador Programme

SCQF SCHOOL AMBASSADOR PROGRAMME

The SCQF School Ambassador programme offers schools the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of the SCQF and the wider ways in which it supports learners such as recognising wider achievement, developing Senior Phase learning pathways in line with the Developing the Young Workforce strategy and giving equality between vocational and academic qualifications.

There are already 50 schools involved and SCQF are keen to include more schools to participate.

Benefits include:

  • Free training with school staff to raise awareness of the SCQF and the School Ambassador programme
  • Access to a set of practical resources to help deliver in house training for pupils, parents and staff. As with many great Ambassador programmes, Pupil Ambassadors are the key. We’ll give you the tools to deliver training sessions with them so they can help raise awareness and use their creativity to engage parents and their peers.
  • Essential resources to help everyone involved in the school community understand the SCQF and how it can be used to develop learner pathways.
  • Share ideas and best practice with over 200+ schools in Scotland covering subject pathways, understanding qualifications and recognising personal achievement.
  • Regular support and engagement and showcasing of what’s working well with your school.
  • Attend SCQF best practice events and projects.
  • Progress through SCQF  recognition programme, showcasing the great work you’re doing but also get the recognition you deserve!
  • Take part in SCQF competitions through our social media.

Colleagues are asked to share information about this scheme amongst their networks

 

See SCQF  School Ambassador Programme for more info