Please click on the links below for further information about registering for this year’s Early Years Inclusion Support and Development group sessions. The sessions are led by an EP and SLT and are focused on developing practitioner’s skills in including children with additional support needs. Participants will get the opportunity to attend six sessions across the year with peers, to engage in professional discussions, and to learn from invited professionals in sessions which are tailored to suit the group’s needs. Please note these sessions tend to be very popular and are limited to 25 participants per area. Please apply for the group in your area.
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CPL Opportunity
The live bitesize sessions on Realising the Ambition have now come to an end, but don’t worry if you missed any. Use the links in the document below to access recordings of all ten sessions. Ideal for in-service or other group CPL activities. You can also access these links and see other learning opportunities by downloading the full Professional Learning Framework.
Links for Realising the Ambition Bitesize Sessions by Marion Burns
CPL Opportunity – Froebel 02/05, 30/05, 06/06, 11/06
A new Froebel network has been launched by the West Partnership. They are offering a fantastic series of seminars with speakers from the Froebel trust exclusively for educators in the West. Sign up using the links on the poster below for your chance to be part of this learning opportunity (note this is an updated poster with improved MS Forms link):
Wee Minds Matter – Infant Mental Health – Information Sessions
Information Sessions: Wee Minds Matter (Infant Mental Health)
Wee Minds Matter is the Infant Mental Health service in NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, we are keen to share with you some information about our service. We have organised some lunchtime information sessions over MS teams which will explore infant mental health, what our service can offer and how to refer to this service. If you would like to attend one of these sessions, please book using the links below:
Wed 27th March, 12-1pm: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/121ED5767A067F9B
Wed 24th April, 12-1pm: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/EBC12FE46259EBAC
Wed 29th May, 12-1pm: https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/AF45768BE998C23E
Wed 26th June, 12-1pm:https://link.webropolsurveys.com/EP/6E72E627FA36FB80
CPL Opportunity – The LCFE Journey – 24th and 30th April
Are you beginning or thinking about beginning your journey to become a Language and Communication Friendly Establishment? Then join Cloverbank Nursery and their SLT and EP colleagues in one of two Open Doors sessions which will explain their journey and provide lots of helpful tips for your own journey.
Sessions are open to GCC nurseries in the NW who are thinking of beginning their LCFE journey, in mentoring or who are thinking about getting ready for accreditation. The session will be run twice to accommodate access. Please book using CPD Manager. Places are limited to 20 per session so book early.
Wednesday 24th April 2024 4:30pm-6:30pm
Tuesday 30th April 2024 6:00pm-8:00pm
Think Equal – Social and emotional learning programme (GCC) – 19th March, 4pm
British Airways has provided funding for Think Equal Level 1 in every Council nursery throughout Glasgow. The funding from BA is specifically directed towards the Think Equal programme for 3-4 year olds citywide, aiming to contribute to providing the children in the city with the best possible start in life. This is a great opportunity to access an evidence-based programme, including all the resources and training, for free. Sign up to the focus group on Tuesday 19th March at 4pm to find out more or contact joanna.ainsworth@thinkequal.org.
CPL Opportunity – Supporting EAL Learners – Funded Providers
The EAL Service are offering this free full day training to funded providers of ELC in Glasgow. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn more about supporting EAL learners and families. Please use the QR code below to book your place. Note places are capped at 80.
Diary Date – School Enrolment Week 7th – 11th November
School enrolment week is Monday 7th – Friday 11th November for children due to start school in August 2023. (children with birth dates from 01.03.18 until 28.02.19).
Visit the relevant pages to find out more about
Reflective Practice Opportunity
With Kids are offering reflective practice sessions for schools and ELC staff, starting on the 7th November. For further information email l.paterson@withkids.org.uk