SSERC Meet Open – Assessment Progression in Primary Science (APiPS)
3-part SSERC Meet SSERC Assessment and Progression in Primary Science – SSERC APiPS – showing progression across Early, First and Second CfE Levels A SSERC Meet is an online interactive twilight session designed for multiple practitioners in your setting to take part in practicals and discussions at the same time. SSERC Meets come at no cost to your setting with successful applicants receiving a box full of resources to support the
SSERC: Experiments, Investigations and Skills for Higher Human Biology
30 Sep 2025 – 01 Oct 2025 This unique two-day professional learning course is designed to support teachers delivering the Higher Human Biology curriculum by deepening subject knowledge and enhancing practical expertise through immersive, hands-on experiences. Developed and delivered in partnership between SSERC and the University of Edinburgh, the course coincides with two significant milestones: the 60th anniversary of SSERC and the 300th anniversary of the University of Edinburgh’s Medical
SQA: Scottish Baccalaureate, SCQF level 7, 2 October 2025, Glasgow/online, 10:00-16:00
This event will focus on the Interdisciplinary Project for the Scottish Baccalaureate. You will have the opportunity to review and discuss some candidate evidence with colleagues during workshop activities. Event link Booking link
SSERC: Levels 2-4 (Non-formal) Tutor Assessor Training
Become a Tutor Assessor for our Levels 2-4 (Non-formal) levels (offered at CfE Second, Third and Fourth Levels). Most suitable if you work with young people aged from upper primary to BGE stage in secondary. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: YSLP Tutor Assessor Training (Levels 2-6)
Become a Tutor Assessor for our Levels 2-4 (Non-formal) levels (offered at CfE Second, Third and Fourth Levels). Most suitable if you work with young people aged from upper primary to BGE stage in secondary. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: YSLP Information Session Levels 2-7
Want to know more about the Young STEM Leader Programme (YSLP), an exciting award which aims to spark greater interest and participation in STEM among young people in Scotland? Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
SSERC: Introductory Physics
In this course you will learn how to set up and operate various pieces of equipment used in the physics department. The course looks at:- Light gates Ray boxes Alpha Electronics kit Multi meters Ocilloscopes Power Supplies Signal Generators Course Date: 29th – 30th October 2025 Closing date: 19th September 2025 Audience School Technical Support Staff. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre. It is recommended that
SSERC: Online Health and Safety Course 2025
This is an online version of our Health and Safety Update course. It is aimed at science teachers, including subject leaders, and technicians. There will be three online sessions via Microsoft Teams. You will be able to interact both verbally and via a “chat pod”. The course is free, and no special software needs to be installed at your school. We are planning self-study ‘add-ons’ to this professional learning to cover
SSERC: Working with Radioactive Sources
Training for teachers and technicians working with radioactive sources. The course will cover: Working with radioactivity – what the law requires. How to carry out common experiments (practical session). How to leak test (practical session). If your school has a GM tube and counter, please bring it along if you are able to do so. Parts of this course are hands-on and we think it would be useful if you
SSERC: STEM Leader 7 Tutor Assessor Training
The SCQF Level 7 Award in STEM Leadership is a qualification that enables candidates (STEM Leaders) to improve their leadership skills and qualities, undertake an independent research project and present, share and report on the results of the project. Event information Booking link Partner website Contact email: enquiries@sserc.scot
