Season of philanthropic giving
Young people will be responsible for securing £120,000 for charities across Scotland this festive season. Forty Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) Final Showcases are taking place in December. One team [...]
Report shares impact of RAiSE investment
A report compiled by The Wood Foundation has highlighted the impact of the RAiSE investment in developing sustainable improvements for primary STEM learning experiences. West Lothian, Clackmannanshire, and North Lanarkshire, [...]
Authorities embark upon RAiSE investment
Two local authorities have appointed Primary Science Development Officers (PSDOs) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Midlothian, and East Renfrewshire have recently joined the national [...]
Aberdeenshire appoints additional RAiSE officer
Aberdeenshire Council has appointed an additional Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools. Caroline Nicol has joined Dr Kim Aplin as [...]
Global Underwater Hub partners with RAiSE to take subsea to Scotland’s classrooms
More than 100 teachers from across Scotland have undergone professional learning to increase their understanding about the STEM skills involved in the subsea industry. Global Underwater Hub (GUH) funded the initiative and provided [...]
#whyYPI – the skills agenda
YPI gives young people the platform to be advocates for their communities. The time and space to learn about social issues and charities, and what their impact can be in driving change. [...]
A milestone anniversary in education – comment
“A milestone anniversary for education should be the time for a milestone change,” by Ali Maclachlan, UK Director “The Education Act (Scotland) was signed in 1872, creating a legal obligation [...]
10 years of partnership with STV Children’s Appeal
The Wood Foundation has committed its 10th grant to the STV Children’s Appeal bringing the total of its support to £1.5m. The funds are distributed to local charities in Scotland [...]
Year of RAiSE report 2021/22
A report has been released highlighting the impact of the Raising Aspirations in Science Education (RAiSE) programme in 2021/22. Laura McCafferty, National Education Officer: “Our newest cohort of authorities are [...]
East Renfrewshire joins RAiSE network
East Renfrewshire Council has appointed a Primary Science Development Officer (PSDO) to lead upon the development of STEM learning in primary schools across the area. Caroline Collins has joined the [...]