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• Dyslexia Scotland Call for Applications

  Support for Learning teachers, Additional Support Needs teachers, Pupil Support teachers and local authority Inclusion Education Officers are encouraged to apply, as well as others such as classroom teachers and Principal Teachers who can work in partnership with their support teachers. Applications for cohort 6 of the programme (deadline 25 May): Call for applications: Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice GTCS Professional Recognition programme | Dyslexia Scotland – Dyslexia Scotland The co-ordinator post for the Dyslexia and Inclusive Practice GTCS Professional Recognition Programme (deadline 26 April) this post is also being advertised on My Job Scotland Job Vacancies | Dyslexia Scotland – Dyslexia Scotland

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• ‘Coaching for Good’ Conference

  ‘Coaching For Good’ Conference Thursday 21st May University of Edinburgh Business School On Thursday 21 May 2026, we’re bringing together people passionate about shaping the future for a full-day, cross-sector conference exploring coaching as a catalyst for human-centred change. Developed in partnership with Deloitte and sponsored by Skyscanner, this inaugural event brings together leaders from across sectors to spark bold conversations, fresh insights and meaningful connections. Benefits of attending Over the course of the conference, you will hear from leading voices in coaching, leadership and organisational development, meet and network with colleagues from across sectors, and explore how coaching is evolving in response to this …

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• Roots of Empathy

  We are absolutely delighted to confirm that Action for Children have kindly offered to host a Roots of Empathy course in the Scottish Borders next academic session. This course will only be able to run if we have enough interest across out schools. A minimum of 6 delegates are required to run this course and the cost per school would be £1682.63 and £306.50 for annual re-accreditation.   The opportunity was discussed with Cluster Leads on Friday, so this might be something you would like to discuss with your Cluster Lead first.   Roots of Empathy is a Mental, health …

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• Nurturing Nature – Family Learning in local Greenspace

  Monday 15 February 2027, 9am – 3:15pm – Broomlands Primary School Equip Early Years Practitioners with practical tools and understanding to deliver a family learning programme harnessing the benefits of their local green spaces. Participants will: • Understand the benefits of the nurturing nature approach • Consider ways of engaging with parents and carers in a natural environment • Understand their role in modelling play and learning to families • Explore practical examples of group management, risk benefit assessment and the resources required to lead these sessions • Take away practical skills and resources to support delivery of the nurturing …

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• Paediatric & Emergency First Aid 2026/27

  We now have Paediatric and Emergency First Aid courses confirmed for next academic session. These courses will be added to Business World (course title – Paediatric & Emergency First Aid – Education Only). Any interested staff should book via Business World. It is important that any staff interested discuss this with their line manager. As there is a cost incurred to the local authority we cannot support additional staff attending this training who are not listed as part of school risk assessments. PLEASE NOTE – all staff who attend this training will receive two certificate confirming they can deliver emergency …

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• STEM Inservice Day – February 2027

  SAVE THE DATE!!!!!!!   We are delighted to confirm that the STEM Inservice Day will run again in February 2027.   Date – 15 February 2027 Venue – Wilton Primary School   Facilitators will include: GeoBus Edinburgh University Bright Green Nature Inspire Learning Team and more……   Spaces can be booked through Business World.

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