SSERC: Investigations for Advanced Higher Biology
With the return of the Advanced Higher Biology projects, SSERC are delivering a 2-day course, to explore investigations that support the curriculum at this level. This course is particularly suited to practitioners who are new to delivering the AH Biology course in school. Project ideas will be discussed, with networking opportunities to share best practice with colleagues. Course Dates: 9th – 10th September 2025 Closing Date: 13th June 2025 Course Leader Johnathan Doran 01383 626070 johnathan.doran@sserc.scot Accommodation
SSERC: Safe Use of Fixed Workshop Machinery
This course is designed to instruct learners on the safe use of bandsaws, circular saws and planer thicknessers. The unit also aims to instruct learners on the safe procedures for carrying out associated tasks such as blade changing. Dates: 10th and 11th September 2025 Closing Date: 13th June 2025 Audience School Technical Support Staff and technical department teachers.. Access to this unit will be at the discretion of the centre but there
SSERC: VEX GO (Class Loan Kit)
VEX GO (Class Loan Kit) *NEW COURSE* Day 1 12th September 2025 Day 2 21st January 2026 (online twilight) Closing date for applications: 1st September 2025 The following professional learning opportunity from SSERC includes the loan of an entire class kit of VEX GO, 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
SSERC: Sphero BOLT (Loan Kit)
Day 1 – 16th September 2025 Day 2 – 26th January 2026 (online twilight) Closing date 3rd September 2025 The following professional learning opportunity from SSERC includes the loan of 5 Sphero BOLTs, 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 or whole class implementation, as well as sharing with staff
SSERC: Data Science for NPA and BGE Levels
A one-day introduction to data science at BGE and NPA levels Ready your learners for a data-driven world! Data science is the ability to ask questions, collect, analyse, interpret, and communicate stories about data. As technology makes it easier to collect vast amounts of data, the skills to understand data and use it to solve problems are becoming increasingly valuable. These skills are useful not just in maths and computing,
SSERC: Support for Practical Activities in Higher and Advanced Higher Physics
We have combined resources from our very well received “advanced higher on a budget” and “advanced higher physics experiments” sessions to form a 2-day “Support for Practical Activities in Higher and Advanced Higher Physics” course. Additional experiments and techniques will again be added for 2025. The course will be extremely beneficial to those new to teaching higher and advanced higher physics. All activities will be linked to the ‘mandatory content’
SSERC: Practical Metalwork
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
SSERC: Laboratory Skills for Advanced Higher Chemistry
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
SSERC: VEX 123 (Class Loan Kit) *NEW COURSE*
VEX 123 (Class Loan Kit) *NEW COURSE* Day 1 – 25th September 2025 Day 2 – 3rd February 2026 (online twilight) Closing date for applications: 11th Septembert 2025 Vex 123 is an innovative resource that can be used to support learners and scaffold their learning throughout Early Years and Primary settings. There are three methods of coding with VEX 123 – Touch buttons, the Coder with Coder cards, and the VEXcode 123 app, which
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
