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• SBC Targeted Pupil Support Professional Learning Offers 2026-27

  Download here – TPS PL offer 2026 -27 Message from the Targeted Pupil Support team We work in partnership with schools to strengthen practice, build capacity, and ensure that all staff feel confident in meeting the needs of learners. We are committed to enhancing universal classroom practice, and providing targeted, specialist support for the smaller number of pupils who require a more intensive Stage 3 level of intervention support. Important Information All offers booked through Business World will be delivered live via Microsoft Teams, unless otherwise stated. All online participants are expected to: Have cameras switched on Actively participate Complete an …

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• Health Care Training

  The School Nursing Team are going to provide an information session in each cluster. This will cover the information from the modules on SBLearn – Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Epilepsy. Unfortunately there will not be an input from the diabetic team. It will still be a requirement that the staff attending complete the modules online prior to this session as the team will provide additional support and answer any queries which staff may have. Agreed dates are below: 18 August 2026 – Eyemouth High School (9am – 10am) 18 August 2026 – Philiphaugh Community School (9am – 10am) 18 August 2026 …

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• Seasons for Growth

  20 and 21 October, 9am until 4:30pm What does it do? Seasons for Growth aims to strengthen the social and emotional wellbeing of children and young people (aged 6-18) who are dealing with significant life changes by: Exploring the impact of the change and loss on everyday life Learning new ways to respond to these changes   Who is it for? Anyone who is living with the effects of change and loss. Many factors can cause change such as: Friends can come and go Loss of someone or something you love Parents and families separate Moving to a new place …

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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 …

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• 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. …

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• 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 …

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