This resource outlines the context of work placement and work-related learning activity in Scotland’s establishments. It illustrates the progress that schools have made in order to meet the recommendations for Developing the Young Workforce, the Work Placements Standard, the Career Education Standard (3-18), and the Guidance for School/Employer Partnerships.

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The resource provides an overview of the commitment to support young people in order to make the most of their opportunities in life. It also provides exemplification to support further implementation of work-related learning opportunities nationally.

Improvement questions

1. How effectively do you plan for career education opportunities and progression pathways for learners in your school?
2. In what ways do you ensure that you meet the needs of all learners in order to develop skills for learning life and work?
3. In what ways does the curriculum provision and timetabling in your establishment incorporate career education for all learners?
4. To what extent are partners involved in delivering meaningful work-related experiences for learners, the delivery of skills and qualifications, and highlighting prospective career opportunities?

Work-related learning

There are currently a number of ways young people can develop skills for work from 3-18. Educational establishments are using a wide range of strategies to ensure that all young people and children have an opportunity to experience the world of work. This will build skills, knowledge and capabilities allowing young people to learn and develop throughout their broad general education and senior phase.

Career insights

King George VI Youth leadership Programme | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

North Highlands Tourist Guiding Cert HE | Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework

DYW Child to Work Campaign - DYW - Scotland

DYW Child to Work Campaign 

Enterprise

Interesting Practice | Scotland’s Enterprising Schools

Currie Community High

Drumchapel High

Dumfries High School

Mid Calder Primary School

Breadalbane Academy

Priorsford Primary

Beancross Primary School

Balloch Primary School

Hermitage Park Primary

Founders4Schools career events

Founders4Schools (F4S) improves the employability of young people, advancing social mobility and gender equity, helping to close the skills gap and boost economic growth.

Baldragon Academy

Deanston Primary School

Kings Park Secondary School

St Peter's RC Primary School

Simulated environments

Foundation Apprenticeships

Ellon Academy

Developing the Young Workforce Forth Valley and STEM Helix

Gateway to Engineering