Spotlight on Practice  

Examples of Practice in SBC

See how practitioners across the Borders are embedding the Key Messages into their practice.  

Quality Assurance

Fiona Duncan-Kerr, funded childminder in SBC, shares her approach to quality assurance, self-evaluation & monitoring the impact of training on outcomes for children. Also on Pedagogical Leadership Portal page.

Lunchtime in a Larger Nursery

Broomlands Primary School Early Learning and Childcare, a Scottish Borders Council Nursery hub, share how they support learning through all aspects of their lunchtime experience.  Also on the Lunch/Snack Portal Page. 

Outdoor Learning

In this video, St Peters Primary School Early Learning and Childcare, a Scottish Borders Council Nursery, share how they support learning through the outdoor experiences that they provide.  Also available on the Spaces – outdoors & Spaces – Beyond the Gates pages.

Quality Assurance Calendars

Argus Early Learning and Childcare, a Partner Provider Nursery in Selkirk, Scottish Borders, share their approach to quality assurance through a Quality Assurance calendar for self-improvement. Also on Pedagogical Leadership Portal page.

Learning Journeys

Natalie’s Childcare, a funded childminder service in Kelso, Scottish Borders, share their approach to Learning Journeys. Also on Learning Journeys Portal page.

Developing Quality Interactions

Chirnside Primary School Early Learning & Childcare, a Scottish Borders Council Nursery Hub, share their approach to developing Quality Interactions in their setting.   Also on Sensitive Interactions Portal page.

Out and About

Christine Green, funded childminder in Scottish Borders Council, shares her approach to using the community links & resources to support and extend learning in her setting.  Also on Beyond the Gates Portal Page.