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Educators require digital skills in order to make effective use of technology in their setting. They must also be confident to develop these skills in children and young people.

The educator toolkit documents defines the skills and knowledge required to be an educator in Scotland. These align to professional standards for the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) and the General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS).

Male and female teachers holding devices - The teacher toolkit documents provide guidance on the skills and knowledge that teachers should have to meet GTCS standards for registration. The skills are organised into three levels: Essential skills that are required by every…
Woman holding iPad digital pencil case - Learning activities for teachers to develop skills and knowledge needed to be meet GTCS standards for registration.  This includes learning platforms and video content from external organisations.    back to Teacher Digital Skills Visit the…
teacher digital skills toolkit user story form milngavie primary - This is a user story provided by Milngavie Primary School, East Dunbartonshire, that used the Teacher Digital Skills Toolkit to inform their professional learning. The school's 'digital leader' explained how they used the toolkit: "I…
- A range of professional learning and certifications are available from external organisations.