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CPD Events
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HEALTH AND
WELL-BEING:
IT’S EVERYONE’S
RESPONSIBILITY
“Very useful, provided great ideas for
practice”, “Very useful and informative
event.”, “Fantastic, Very motivating and
gave thoughtful insight to possibilities.”
These were just a few of the very
positive comments from the evaluation
of a successful partnership event
held at Learning and Leisure Services
Headquarters in Coatbridge in October
2012. Around 70 delegates representing all
sectors of education attended “Health and
Well-being: The Responsibility of All”.
This was a joint event organised by
Elizabeth Kane, EIS North Lanarkshire
Learning Representative; Colin Dorman,
North Lanarkshire Learning Representative
Trainee; David Craig, Education Officer
in North Lanarkshire Council, and Lyn
McClintock, EIS CPD/LR Coordinator.
The topic of Health and Well-being was
chosen as a theme by the EIS and North
Lanarkshire council because of the need
for all teachers to become familiar with
and take responsibility for the Health and
Well-being Experiences and Outcomes as
outlined in A Curriculum for Excellence.
This was a twilight event starting after
school with an opportunity for delegates
to network with colleagues. At this time,
there was also information available from
the SQA at an information table as well
as an information table set up by the NHS
showcasing the resources available for
teachers through their library. After this,
there was a short introduction by David
Craig followed by the keynote speaker,
Suzanne Hargreaves, Team Leader for
Health and Well-being from Education
Scotland.
Suzanne spoke about the building blocks
of Health and Well-being as well as the
responsibility of all of those involved in the
education of children and young people.
She also emphasised the importance
of meeting the specific needs of the
community.
After this, delegates had the opportunity to
attend two thirty minute workshops from a
choice of five. These were:
• NHS Lanarkshire Support for Early
Years/Primary
• NHS Lanarkshire support for
Secondary/ASN
• Focus on Food
• Health and Well-being – A Whole School
Approach – showcasing the work done
in Petersburn Primary School & Nursery
Class, Airdrie - including the language
and communication unit
• A Whole School Approach to the
Delivery of Health and Well-being in the
Secondary School - featuring the Health
and Well-being work being done in
St. Aidan’s High School, Wishaw
Thank you to all the participants who
helped make this event enjoyable and
informative. The evaluations were clear in
stating how valuable this type of event was.
INCLUSIVE PRACTICE
The EIS/University of Aberdeen Partnership
will be holding an “Inclusive Practice
CPD Event” which will consist of keynote
speakers and workshops. The event will
be held on Saturday 11 May 2013 in the
University of Aberdeen from 9am to 1pm.
photos by: www.gerrymccann.com
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