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• SSERC Updates

  New APiPs Resources Are LIVE – 👉 Explore the APiPs resources here   Fully Funded VEX Aim PL at SSERC HQ! I’ve managed to secure funding to make our VEX Aim in-person PL course at SSERC HQ completely FREE! Who’s leading? The fantastic Kevin! When? Friday 27th November 2026 What’s included? The full PL day PLUS a take-home loan kit for your school, at zero cost. We already have a few associates signed up for this, but we have a handful of spaces left. Grab your spot before they fill up! 👉 Book your VEX Aim place here   4-Part Computing Science Meet: Introducing Indi! Yes, …

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• Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)

  Please read all the email details fully, information on how to book is noted below.   I have your name on our distribution list wishing to participate in ASIST training.   You need to book through a link to the national portal (which I will provide below).  All bookings are on a first come first serve basis and we are unable to influence or prioritise who gets allocated places.  Once all places have been taken the portal will tell you there are no longer spaces available on this course.   Venue Langlee Community Centre Dates Tuesday 27th & Wednesday 28th …

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• Recovery Coaching Scotland is opening up three upcoming training sessions free of charge to all partners.

  Recovery Coaching Scotland is opening up three upcoming training sessions free of charge to all partners   The sessions will be delivered by Sarah Barratt, Educational Psychologist, and are designed to strengthen understanding and practice across substance use, justice, family support, health, social care and wider community services. Autism and PDA through a Neurodiversity Affirming Lens Friday 25 September 2026 | 10:00–13:00 Focus Community Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels, TD1 1DQ. Trauma Responsive Practice Friday 23 October 2026 | 10:00–13:00 Focus Community Centre, Livingstone Place, Galashiels, TD1 1DQ. All Behaviour is Communication Friday 27 November 2026 | 10:00–13:00 Focus Community Centre, …

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• SBC Nurture Network

  The Nurture Network have 4 meetings scheduled throughout this academic year. These sessions will be led by Laura Anderson and Heather Dewar. This network is open to all school staff with an interest in nuture. Scheduled dates are as follows (all sessions will run from 4-5pm): 5th October 2026 – Meeting Link 23rd November 2026 – Meeting Link 15th March 2027 – Meeting Link 17th May 2027 – Meeting Link

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• Makaton

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• Additional Arrangements Information Session

  Delivered by Robin McKenzie, Qualifications Scotland 📅 27 October 2026 ⏰ 4:00pm – 5:00pm 📍 Microsoft Teams This twilight information session will provide essential updates on Additional Arrangements for examinations. The session will cover current policies, procedures and any recent developments to ensure staff are fully informed and compliant. Who should attend? Support for Learning Principal Teachers Teachers involved in administering Additional Arrangements Senior Leaders with responsibility for Additional Arrangements Secondary teachers with an interest in Support for Learning Outcome: Participants will gain up-to-date knowledge of Additional Arrangements processes and procedures, helping to ensure consistency and compliance across schools. Bookings …

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