Earthtime forres9/23/2023 ![]() “This face-to-face opportunity confirmed what they are being taught through their course with us, and highlighted what skills and qualities are being sought by employers and they can use this valuable information to make the right choices, prepare their CVs and start their journey into the world of work. Skills and qualitiesĪlan and Jazmin talk with one of the students. Despite them focusing on engineering and outdoor childcare, the students gained insight to employability, that transfers across all industries. Through their presentations and discussions with members of the groups, the classes gained a real understanding of what employers are looking for in employees. She said: “Over the last week, representatives from these two local businesses have given up their time to share their passions and knowledge. The young people gained first-hand knowledge from these local companies about opportunities and routes into employment, through apprenticeships, vocational training and volunteering, and this was just the tip of the iceberg. ![]() The event was organised by Michelle Good, SkillForce’s Area Manager for Scotland North. We would like to thank them for their warn welcome, questions and engagement.” Jazmin said: “This was a great opportunity to give the pupils at Forres Academy an insight into the career opportunities available at AJ Engineering. ![]() ![]() Working with SkillForce and DYW Moray, Jazmin Kellas, AJ Engineering’s quality manager and Alan Towns, the firm’s health and safety training co-ordinator joined representatives from EarthTime to visit students at Forres Academy and Moray College. So all of the Lego and building blocks have gone away, as have the diggers, the mud kitchens and the sandpits.Alan and Jazmin (centre) with the young people they worked with.ĮMPLOYEES from AJ Engineering have been working with young people to help them understand what work opportunities are available to them and what skills are required. "We have had to consider what activities we can safely offer to minimise the items that the children touch and share. Zoe added: "Moray Council has been very supportive of our work as a hub. Forest school manager Natalie Campbell said: "They have settled in fantastically and are thriving in the outdoor environment."įor now the nursery has reduced the maximum group size from 16 to 12. "The outdoors has fewer surfaces to be cleaned in the form of walls, doors, chairs, tables and the added benefit of increased ventilation – germs are far more easily dispersed in the outdoors."Īs a hub the nursery is working with around 12 children a day who are new to outdoor learning. "From a practical point of view, by utilising their outdoor spaces, a school or early learning and childcare (ELC) setting can spread their children out in a way that is safer and easier to manage, dividing groups and maximising distancing. The woodland playground of Earthtime Forest School Nursery. Nature identification at Earthtime Forest School Nursery. There's lots to explore during Earthtime Forest School Nursery. "Everything that can be taught in a classroom can be taught outdoors and in ways that are incredibly meaningful and tangible. Nursery manager Zoe Sills said: "The idea that learning can happen outside of the four walls of a classroom is something that has slowly been catching on, but now we see that it's not only possible but increasingly necessary – not only as we try to maximise social distancing and reduce the risk of infection but also for the benefits to mental health and feelings of freedom. ![]()
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