Professional Learning

CAREER LONG PROFESSIONAL LEARNING

Welcome to the 2023/24 session Professional Learning programme for Scottish Borders schools, early years settings and support staff. At Scottish Borders Council we are committed to providing high quality professional learning opportunities for staff at all levels. We place high value on the importance of professional learning as having a direct impact on the quality of teaching and learning and therefore outcomes for children and young people.

When a wide range of high-quality, sustained professional learning experiences are undertaken, teachers are more likely to inspire pupils and provide high-quality teaching and learning experiences, enabling learners to achieve their best. (GTCS)

This guide should be used when planning professional learning for staff teams and individuals, either as part of whole school self-evaluation or through the process of Professional Review and Development. The professional learning programmes and opportunities are aligned to the SBC Education strategic priorities, namely ‘Learning, Teaching and Assessment’ and ‘Inclusion and Wellbeing’.

All schools and practitioners have access to two fantastic bespoke online learning platforms.

The SBC LEARNS online modules, providing high quality input and reflection questions covering every element of the SBC Learning, Teaching and Assessment Framework.

Simply use this link and use our interactive ThingLink to find the module for you or your team.

Alternatively, go directly to the School House Team to find all the modules > SchoolHouse Academy (a GLOW Team)

 To support these messages across the Early Years, the SBC Early Years Portal also contains a wealth of powerful learning material and resources.

Simply use this link to access the GLOW Blog.