Event Category: Secondary

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This practical metalworking skills course is designed to equip teachers with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively deliver the SQA National 4/5 Practical Metalworking Course. Participants will gain hands-on experience in various metalworking techniques, tools, and processes commonly required for the successful completion of the SQA syllabus. The course is delivered to build confidence and skill level through the participation of a number of practical tasks and projects. Where

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This session will launch the Early Career Teacher experience for 2025/26. It will provide an overview of the experience and highlight key resources and guidance available to enhance learning and teaching in mathematics & numeracy. The experience is aimed at teachers within the first four years of their teaching career. However, we also welcome experienced teachers looking for a refresher and student teachers. This session will provide also provide guidance

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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

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This new 2-day course will focus on laboratory skills to support the Advanced Higher Chemistry. Laboratory and other sessions will follow an interactive approach that aims to cover key areas of the Advanced Higher course with a particular focus on experimental and investigative skills. Practical work will be supported by keynote presentations from external speakers. Combined with opportunities for professional networking, the course offers participants a rich and vibrant programme

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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

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This two-day course is designed to support teachers teaching the SQA Nat 5 practical electronics course. The course will be extremely beneficial to those new to teaching practical electronics or new to constructing electronic circuits. There will be short presentations over the two days but the majority of the time will be spent constructing circuits. Activities will cover: Analysis and design of the problem Designing and simulating a solution Logic

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This event will focus on the course assessment, the practical activity. You will have the opportunity to discuss the allocation of marks for the three sections of the practical activity, including the new case study and clarify your understanding of standards with colleagues and senior SQA appointees. activities. Event link Booking link