Targeted Pupil Support
Welcome to the Targeted Pupil Support area of the Professional Learning portal.
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 online evaluation form following the session
Professional Learning Framework
🔵 Informed Level (Universal) Establishing a shared baseline of understanding, common language, and core practice for all staff.
⚙️Skilled Level Deepening practice to support confident application within classrooms and targeted support approaches.
⭐ Enhanced Level Extending specialist expertise for colleagues with leadership responsibilities or targeted inclusion roles.
This framework builds on existing professional learning and provides a clear, progressive pathway to ensure both breadth and depth of practice across all settings.
Additional Information
We welcome enquiries for bespoke, face-to-face professional learning from individual schools or clusters, as we continue to strengthen our cluster working model and partnerships.
Inset Day Support Opportunities (Advance booking required)
- Tuesday 18 August 2026 – Afternoon only (please get in touch asap)
- Monday 19 October 2026 – Afternoon only
- Monday 15 February 2027 – Morning or afternoon slots available
All cluster-based offers should be agreed and organised directly with Targeted Pupil Support teaching staff
Targeted Pupils Support Teacher contacts
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Teacher Name |
Cluster(s) / Specialism |
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Laura Anderson Jane Bryant Emily Dixon |
Galashiels |
laura.anderson@scotborders.gov.uk jane.bryant@scotborders.gov.uk Emily.Dixon1@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Nicola Brown Hetty Chapman |
Eyemouth and Berwickshire |
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Paddy Burke Paul Murphy |
Hawick |
TBC |
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Teri Smith Vacancy |
Peebles |
TBC |
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Donna Nicholls Peter Wood |
Kelso and Jedburgh |
Donna.Nicholls@scotborders.gov.uk
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Rebecca Smith Shona Turnbull Sally Veitch |
Earlston |
Rebecca.smith@scotborders.gov.uk |
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Rhian Duncan Kate Riddell |
Selkirk |
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Robert Armour Amy Murray Pamela Scott |
Deaf Children and Young People |
Robert.Armour@scotborders.gov.uk Amy.Murray@scotborders.gov.uk Pamela.Scott@scotborders.gov.uk (after August 2026) |
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Victoria Anderson Julie Tennant |
Visually impaired and Blind Children and Young People |
