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What is it?
A unique course created to give you an introduction to Criminology. You will learn how to:

• Analyse a crime scene and create an incident room board.
• Gather information on a victim/suspects and analyse witness/suspect statements
• Evaluate evidence to create a crime report
• Present evidence in a "courtroom" setting.

What will the Course teach me apart from a basic introduction to Criminology?
Throughout the 12-week course, you will also get the chance to explore learning techniques and skills which will allow you to become an independent learner, including: brain storming, mind-mapping, effective reading and learning skills, report writing and time management of learning.

Who is it for?
The course is designed to help people get back into education, so certain eligibility criteria apply. What does the Course cost? The Course is FREE (eligibility criteria apply) and materials are provided. It also includes a dedicated support worker.

What will I gain?
1 SQA unit (equivalent to an Intermediate 2 qualification) Meet other learners returning to education and gain confidence through group work and individual achievements. On successful completion of this course you could gain entry to an NC level course at Jewel and Esk Valley College or start a 9 month access course in the Humanities, Social Sciences, Working in the Community, Arts or even Criminology!

Want to sign up or find out more?
Call Anthea on 0131 442 1042 or email: staff@accesstoindustry.co.uk

About Access to Industry:
Access to Industry offers an innovative pairing of FE, HEIs and industry to build a multi-faceted linkage to design and deliver inclusive training courses in partnership with the community sector. The consortium has developed and implemented community learning strategies/plans and accreditation/qualification frameworks needed to encourage social inclusion, active citizenship and lifelong learning within Social Inclusion Partnership (SIP) areas. This course leads to the following qualification: SQA Unit/access to education.

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This one-day history course considers the Declaration of Arbroath and its links to Newbattle Abbey.

The most famous of all Scottish documents and the model for America’s Declaration of Independence, the Declaration of Arbroath, is closely associated with the beautiful and historic Newbattle Abbey, as it was here -- and not in Arbroath -- that a gathering of venerable Scots nobles held discussions and drafted the letter to Pope John XXII, that was subsequently sent to the Abbot of Arbroath, the King's Chancellor, in 1320. The Vatican's decision to ex-communicate all Scots after the rout, by Robert the Bruce of the English at Bannockburn in 1314 and recapture of Berwick in 1319, angered the nobles who asserted their right of self determination . . .but what is the rest of the story.

Please email here if you are interested in this one day course

Newbattle runs courses which are eligible for funding through the ILA Scotland scheme.

Current Course(s) available: No courses currently available.

Theory and Practice New course to be launched at Newbattle Abbey College in partnership with The Scottish Storytelling Centre.

This autumn we are launching a pioneering new storytelling qualification in partnership with the Scottish Storytelling Centre.

Contemporary Storytelling: Theory and Practice is a unique course combining two residential weekends at Newbattle, with a personal project between them. It is designed for storytellers in professions as well as professional storytellers and leads to a Professional Development Qualification (SQA Level 7) recognised by all academic institutions and professional associations.

Traditionally, the art of oral storytelling has been recognised as significant both culturally and educationally. In contemporary society however, the mass media have led to a shift of emphasis away from a book led culture which has in turn highlighted the importance of oral communication.

This unit will help professionals rediscover the art of oral storytelling and use storytelling skills to enhance their professional practice. Professionals who could use this unit to support Continuing Professional Development include teachers, librarians, literacy workers, museum and heritage interpreters, health professionals, clergy, youth workers, environmental rangers, community development professionals and arts animateurs.

The course combines theoretical perspectives on how oral storytelling works as an effective form of communication, with practical experience of how it is applied in specific professional contexts. Outcomes relate to the skills involved in delivering effective narrative communication in specific situations, relating to professional practice, including:

Analysing the purposes and relevance of oral storytelling
Sourcing and selecting oral stories Editing and developing oral stories
Presenting oral stories effectively
Presenting in written and oral form, an effective evaluation of the above outcomes as they apply to your profession.

First residential weekend: Friday 26th September (eve) to Sunday 28th September (aft) 2008 Second residential weekend: Friday 15th May (eve) to Sunday 17th May (aft) 2009 (Non-residential option available) Between these weekends, participants will engage in distance learning as they complete their personal project.

The course will be nationally validated by SQA (Level 7 on the SCQF framework). For full details please contact Jackie Kane at Newbattle Abbey College, Newbattle Road, Dalkeith, Midlothian EH22 3LL. office@newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk www.newbattleabbeycollege.ac.uk 0131 663 1921

Course handbook (pdf)

Press articles relating to this course:

The Scotsman (pdf)

Daily Record (pdf)

Times Educational Supplement (pdf)

Highland and Islands Arts Journal (html)