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HMIE conferences

Explore the highlights from the recent Science and Better Futures (Dyslexia) conferences.


Science - Working Together for Active Learning

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A Good Practice Curriculum for Excellence Science conference was held in November 2008.

The main purpose was to highlight how effective, innovative practitioners in pre-school education, primary, secondary and special schools, and further education are taking forward the development of practice in specific aspects of science.

Conference aims

This film provides examples from different sectors and supports the aims of the conference, which were to:

  • reflect on current opportunities for advancement in science education
  • raise awareness of curricular influences on science education in the next few years
  • provide examples of good practice in learning and teaching.

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Better Futures (Dyslexia) Conference

HMIE launched the 'Education for Learners with Dyslexia' report on 28 October 2008. The report evaluated provision for children, young people and adults with dyslexia in Scotland.

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Inspectors visited a number of pre-school centres, primary, secondary, independent and special schools, Scotland’s colleges and faculties of education in Scottish universities.

They surveyed the views of children, parents, schools and authorities and evaluated the quality of support provided. 

Best practice

This film presents a selection of the views expressed by children, young people, parents, adult learners and education professionals. It focuses on best practice in meeting the needs of learners with dyslexia.

Further reading

PDF icon PDF file: Literature Review of Current Approaches to the Provision of Education for Children with Dyslexia

Science and Curriculum for Excellence

Find out more about the HMIe and LTS Good Practice conference.