Current provision Clause Samples

Current provision. The College’s Further Education provision currently consists of the supported distance learning programme An Cùrsa Inntrigidh and a range of short courses delivered mainly during the Easter and Summer breaks. The College will further build on An Cùrsa Inntrigidh as a learning model for communities and schools, exploring opportunities being created by emerging technologies and sharing best practice. This is currently being taken forward in partnership with local authorities, with one model being piloted in AY 2014/15. The College will pilot delivery of An Cùrsa Inntrigidh to schools during AY 2016/17. Building on recommendations made by HM Inspectors following the review of SMO in April 2014, the College will also work in partnership with Education Scotland to further develop CPD opportunities. This will initially be taken forward with our distance learning tutors to further enhance their professional practice and build on best practice in distance and blended learning within the sector. This knowledge and expertise will then be rolled out to teachers working in Gaelic Medium Education (GME) and will articulate with and complement existing development pathways for teachers such as STREAP and GiFT, as well as CPD opportunities already being delivered by the College in partnership with Bòrd na Gàidhlig. The College will also, in collaboration with partners, explore the opportunities to meet the national demand for teacher training across the UHI network and beyond. Current provision‌ In 2011/12, the Short Courses programme accounted for a total of 467 SUMs, whilst An Cùrsa Inntrigidh accounted for 671 SUMs. Ten levels of language courses are now available, increasing choice for learners and implementing the recommendations of HMIe Review in 2011. A significant recent development has been the provision of tailor-made courses and other short courses in communities such as Flodigarry in North West Skye. These courses have been recognised as Sector Leading Innovative Practice [SLIP] by HMIe. The learner support provided for our distance learning programmes was cited as an Example of Excellence by Education Scotland following HMIe Review of Sabhal Mòr Ostaig’s FE provision in April 2014. In 2012/13, the College piloted the delivery of a National Progression Award (NPA) in Television Production to a group of S5/S6 pupils from local secondary schools. Access to the NPA has been, and will be further extended, to a wider range of schools during the term of this Outcome...