SSERC: Dash and Dot (Loan Kit)
Dates: Day 1 – 3rd November 2025 Day 2 – 16th March 2026 (online twilight) Closing Date for application: 5th September 2025 The following professional learning opportunity from SSERC includes the loan of 2 full Wonder Workshop Dash & Dot Wonder Packs starting from the face to face day at SSERC and lasting around 16 school weeks. This will allow delegates to instantly apply their learning in their setting, focussing on small groups
Barefoot Computing: Early Years Workshop – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
Designed to boost subject knowledge and confidence, this workshop will introduce you to computational thinking in the Early Years and help you get started with Barefoot. During the online interactive session, you will give some of Barefoot’s Early Years activities a try and see how computational thinking links with the Early Years framework. You’ll also be introduced to the Barefoot website and our fantastic range of resources designed especially for
Barefoot Computing: Computational Thinking Workshop – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
Designed to boost subject knowledge and confidence, this workshop will introduce you to computational thinking and help you get started with Barefoot. During the online interactive session, you will give some of Barefoot’s “unplugged” activities a try – proving you don’t need expensive kit to teach computing. You’ll also be introduced to the Barefoot website and our fantastic range of lesson plans and resources. This workshop is targeted at teachers
SSERC: YSLP Kickstart Session (Levels 2-6)
This session is aimed at existing Tutor Assessors looking to start delivering the programme in their centre, either after a break or as their first time delivering the award, providing a refresher on resources, assessment and quality assurance and a chance to ask questions to the YSLP team. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: SSERC Meet Open – Elf on the STEM Shelf
Where’s the Elf? And What’s He Doing with the Science?! This SSERC meet puts a STEM spin on Christmas chaos inspired by that sneaky elf.. Get ready for three practical, hands-on challenges to motivate, engage and inspire your learners, all supported with resources funded by The Edina Trust. Prepare for scientific surprises and plenty of Christmas cheer – all while keeping a watchful eye on our festive friend! Date: 17th November
SSERC Meet Open – Elf on the STEM Shelf
Where’s the Elf? And What’s He Doing with the Science?! This SSERC meet puts a STEM spin on Christmas chaos inspired by that sneaky elf.. Get ready for three practical, hands-on challenges to motivate, engage and inspire your learners, all supported with resources funded by The Edina Trust. Prepare for scientific surprises and plenty of Christmas cheer – all while keeping a watchful eye on our festive friend! Date: 17th November
Barefoot Computing: Programming Workshop – Introduction to Scratch – OPEN TO ALL UK TEACHERS
This workshop provides the perfect introduction to programming in the Scratch environment through a series of code reading and writing activities (all with a camel theme!). It highlights the application of computational thinking skills in programming and introduces the concepts of sequence, repetition and selection through a series of interactive activities. This workshop is best placed for beginner to intermediate Scratch users and we recommend you complete our Computational Thinking
SSERC: YSLP Tutor Assessor Training (Levels 2-6)
Become a Tutor Assessor for both the non-formal (aligned to Curriculum for Excellence Second, Third and Fourth Level) and formal (aligned to SCQF Levels 4-6) YSLP. Most suitable if you work with young people aged from upper primary to senior secondary age. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC Meet Open – Elf on the STEM Shelf
Where’s the Elf? And What’s He Doing with the Science?! This SSERC meet puts a STEM spin on Christmas chaos inspired by that sneaky elf.. Get ready for three practical, hands-on challenges to motivate, engage and inspire your learners, all supported with resources funded by The Edina Trust. Prepare for scientific surprises and plenty of Christmas cheer – all while keeping a watchful eye on our festive friend! Date: 20th November
SSERC Meet Open – STEM Challenges for First and Second Level
A SSERC Meet is an online twilight session for multiple practitioners, at no cost to your setting. Successful applicants will receive a resource kit to support the professional learning, as well as access to supportive online materials. You and your colleagues will join us live on Teams to take part in a range of activities using the resource kit provided, and will be able to ask questions and share ideas during the session. Looking to improve your confidence to deliver impactful
