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Jan 2020
8m 9s

Skills For Life

BAUER MEDIA
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Nicolle, a home economics teacher in Falkirk, shares her experiences of teaching transferable skills – from cooking to financial management. We hear how she’s making a positive difference in a career that shapes students’ lives every day. Want to help shape young minds? Visit teachinscotland.scot to find out more. The ‘Why Teach’ podcasts are supported by t ... Show More
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