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Teacher Time
The Pre-School Home Visiting Teacher (PSHVT) Service would like to offer mainstream Primary 1 teachers a series of 3 online workshops on TEAMS. These are aimed at supporting children who are currently on our PSHVT caseloads who will be transitioning to Primary 1 after the summer. These workshops will introduce a strategy called ‘Teacher Time’. This course aims to support teachers with: Building relationships with pupil(s) Building confidence Planning of learning activities Tracking/monitoring of pupil progress Enhancing relationships/communication with pupil’s parents/carers Promote relationships with support staff Networking with other Primary 1 teachers to share ideas Providing opportunities to ask …Pondering Pedagogy, in Early Learning and Childcare
A 6 part, Professional Learning Activity (PLA) for Early Learning and Childcare practitioners Individual learning, or group facilitated versions available Let’s explore The PLA will explore: Child development Pedagogy and play Observation, interpretation, and documentation Facilitation Responsive and intentional planning Transitions Quote from previous participant. “I found the sessions built on existing knowledge, and cemented a lot of aspects of child development and pedagogy. It sparked discussions and a lot of reflection.” A Professional Learning Activity (PLA) is a self-directed module of learning that you can access and complete at your own pace and at a time that suits you. …Continue reading Pondering Pedagogy, in Early Learning and Childcare
SSC Webinar with Learning through Landscapes: Making Outdoor Learning and Play Inclusive: Wednesday, 17th June 2026: 4-5pm
Making Outdoor Learning and Play Inclusive Date: Wednesday, 17th June 2026 Time: 4pm – 5pm Platform: Teams Cost: Free (Registration required) Learning through Landscapes (LtL) is the UK’s leading outdoor learning and play charity. Join Jane Mackenzie (Early Years Lead, Scotland) and Niki Cooke (Training and Development Officer) as they explain how to make outdoor inclusive play work! They will outline the benefits of being outdoors in nature for learning and some of the climate and sustainability work the charity undertakes in partnership with schools. Of particular interest to the SSC audience will be Nicola’s role in the …Leadership+ with Dr Romina Madrid
Latest updatesEmotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Training
Strengthening the Universal Plus Level supports for pupil resilience and wellbeing in mainstream schools is a key priority within education in the Scottish Borders, in response to nationally increasing need. As part of this, the Educational Psychology Service is pleased to be able to offer training and coaching in the Emotional Literacy Support Assistant training programme for 2 Pupil Support Assistants/Additional Needs Assistants in each SBC High School, and 3 in our largest High Schools, from August 2026. What is the ELSA programme? ELSA is an evidence-based initiative developed and supported by Educational Psychologists, who apply their professional knowledge of …Continue reading Emotional Literacy Support Assistant (ELSA) Training
Upcoming Ed Scot Offers
Equity The second online information session regarding the national Equity: Mitigating the impact of poverty on Scotland’s children and young people professional learning programme, will be taking place on Monday 1st June. This session is for school leaders, ELC or CLD managers or LA leads. Further information/sign-up link included in the flyer attached. National Comms will follow after the pre-election period. Attendance – 19th May – A new report ‘Improving Attendance in Scotland: 2024-2026: Evidence, Impact and Actions for Consideration’ will publish on 18th March 2026. This session will share the key messages, what attendance data over the last two …Latest News
A Range of Glowing Posts
A link to the latest post on Glowing Posts, pointing to some of the many ways that Glow Blogs are being used.Glow Blog Update
Glow Blogs has had an infrastructure update. We have also updated some plugins and themes to the latest version.Glow Blogs – Essential Maintenance
We will be carrying out essential maintenance on Glow Blogs Thursday 5th March 04:00PM GMT - 06/03/2026 08:00AM GMTRecent Help & Information Updates
Some recently added and updated pages across our help and information sites this year: Glow Blogs Tips: Add to Your Phone’s Home Screen; Glowing Posts: Digital Influencer Award – Callum Croughan; Tip: Selecting Blocks; A guide to the top toolbar;Advent in Glow Blogs
A couple of example sites both have a different primary age activities published every day. 25 examples of the H5p plugin. Example of using the Draw Attention plugin.
