About Us
The Scotland China Education Network (SCEN) was founded in January 2006 to bring together individuals, national agencies, and associations keen to promote the teaching and learning of Chinese language and culture in Scottish schools.
In the same year, its establishment was welcomed by the Scottish Government in Scotland's Strategy for Stronger Engagement with China, and its Convener, Founder, and Chair until September 2018, was Dr Judith McClure CBE, was a member of the Scottish Government's China Forward Planning Group. Judith is currently a member of the Advisory Board of the Confucius Institute for Scotland at the University of Edinburgh.
SCEN was established as a voluntary association with its own Governing Body and Governing Document in September 2007. Simon Macaulay was appointed to succeed Judith as Chair in August 2018. He continues to work on implementing the suggestions from the 2017 Review of SCEN - Ten Years on and The Future.
SCEN supported all national agencies in their plans to introduce Chinese into the curriculum, brought practitioners together to share expertise and good practice through network meetings, and gave a platform for pupils of primary and secondary schools to present their learning at SCEN Pupil Conferences. Now that the teaching of Chinese language and culture is established in the Scottish curriculum, SCEN continues to support our network members in collaborating and connecting so that we can increase opportunities for students and teachers of Mandarin, as well as those looking to pursue other careers with Mandarin.
The SCEN network has over 400 members, represents a wide range of individuals, groups, and agencies, spread all over Scotland, engaged in promoting links with China, and keen to support the China initiative in Scottish schools.
The SCEN Logo is the Chinese Character, 育, meaning Educate! It is pronounced Yù. We think it exemplifies SCEN's core mission: to promote and support the learning of Chinese language and culture across Scotland.
Our Mission
The mission of SCEN is to support International Education by raising the understanding of Chinese language and culture in Scottish schools and promoting the understanding of Scottish culture and education in Chinese schools.
SCEN Aims
To support the work of various governing bodies, institutions, and organisations in Scotland, to help enable schools in their planning and expansion of efforts to involve Scottish pupils in learning about Chinese society, culture, and language.
To work in collaboration with the Scottish Qualifications Authority and other national agencies to develop a suite of qualifications in Chinese language and culture.
To promote educational links between Scottish and Chinese schools by bringing together those involved to support each other and to share good practice.
To work in collaboration with Higher Education, the General Teaching Council Scotland, local authorities, and schools in supporting Teachers of Chinese in Scottish schools.
SCEN Charity
SCEN is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered since 2015.
SCEN Networks
SCEN Trustees
Scotland China Education Network (SCEN) Trustees have overall responsibility for the organisation and have been selected for their key skills.
SCEN Advisory Council
The SCEN Advisory Council are a group of advisors specialised in various fields, primarily education, and language teaching and learning.
Chinese Teaching Club
Bringing together Teachers and Lecturers in Chinese in Scotland's Local Authorities, independent and community Schools, Colleges and Universities.
SCEN Partners
SCEN is a learning and support network with over 350 members.
SCEN Ambassadors
Scotland China Education Network exists to promote and recognise the work students are doing in school, college, or university.
Youth Voice
The SCEN Youth Voice is a group of students from across Scotland that represent their peers in giving feedback, suggestions, and ideas to SCEN.
FAQs
Who may join SCEN?
SCEN membership is open to everyone who is keen to promote learning Chinese and about China in Scottish Schools. Membership is free: simply contact our Online Communications and Administrative Officer, Megan Hammell, at admin@scen.info.
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Who may attend SCEN events?
SCEN events are clearly described and are open to anyone who is interested, especially if they are ready to participate and support our young people.
Are SCEN events expensive?
SCEN events are always free, because schools have the expense of travel and cover. SCEN relies on the support of generous private donors.
Is SCEN collaborative?
Most certainly. SCEN wants to support all initiatives and organisations who are taking forward the China agenda in Scottish schools. We need to unlock the future of our young people.
How do I become a SCEN Ambassador?
Get in touch with our Online Communications and Administrative Officer, Megan Hammell, and say why you would like to be involved. You can contact her at admin@scen.info.
Contact Us
Simon Macaulay
Chair
Yun Shen
Online Communications and Administrative Officer
Juliet Presly
Trustee & Youth Voice
Lynnette Doherty
Chair of the Chinese Teaching Club