Parliament's Education Service

For a limited time, state schools planning to visit Parliament this

summer term may be eligible to have their travel costs subsidised under

our new pilot scheme. For more information on eligibility and how to

book please consult the attached flyer or call the us on 020 7219 4496.

respectme are pleased to announce that the booking form for our annual conference on 24 February 2008 is now available online and can be accessed from the article on the homepage or from the News and Events Section of our website - www.respectme.org.uk

http://www.respectme.org.uk/index.php?option=com_facileforms&Itemid=274

The cost of the conference is £75.00 per person, which includes refreshments, lunch and delegate pack.

Cancellations must be made in writing and will be subject to an administrative charge of £30 until Tuesday 10 February 2009, after which time no refunds can be made.

Following the success of last year's Animate IT ‘08 competition, Film Street and Kudlian Software have got together again and are now launching a film competition for schools, ‘Animate IT ’09: To cut a long story short’.

They are asking schools and after school groups throughout the UK to make an animated trailer to promote their favourite book.

By entering Animate IT '09 your school or after school group could be in with a chance of winning a Five User Animators Animation Studio from Kudlian Software

Your chance to join the Duke of Edinburgh Award

Duke of Edinburgh Open Award Groups in both Stirling and Clackmannanshire are currently seeking new participants between the ages of 14 - 25 years. The award offers an individual challenge and encourages young people to undertake exciting, constructive, challenging and enjoyable activities in their free time.

The Award is a four section programme with three progressive levels: Bronze, Silver and Gold. The sections involve:

Service (helping the community)

Skills (a hobby, skill or interest)

Physical recreation (sports, dance, fitness)

Expeditions (on foot, cycle, horseback, or water)

Anyone interested in becoming involved or who would like more information should contact Michael Clark on (01259-763959 (Clackmannanshire Council)

Scottish Borders have recently completed a Literacy website which may be of interest to other Local Authorities. It could be described as another in the family of sites of which ‘Border Maths’ is one currently used by a number of Scottish LA’s

The gtc Scotland has a statutory responsibility to maintain and enhance professional standards and to regulate the teaching profession in the public interest.

The Code of Professionalism and Conduct sets out the key principles and values for registered teachers in Scotland, within the gtc Scotland framework of standards. It informs teachers as to what is acceptable practice in and out of the classroom. It also explains to members of the public what they should expect from teachers.

The Standard for Full Registration (SFR) specifies what is expected of a teacher who has full registration with gtc Scotland. This provides a baseline professional standard which applies to fully registered teachers throughout their careers. You should maintain and develop your professional practice to ensure you continue to meet the requirements of the Standard for Full Registration.

As a registered teacher you should be familiar with both of these documents.

Personal and further copies of the Code and the SFR can be downloaded from:

www.gtcs.org.uk/CoPAC

www.gtcs.org.uk/SFR