Emergency First Aid – 2024/25

Next session each cluster will be hosting an Emergency First Aid session. The dates confirmed so far are confirmed below and are available to book through Business World.

Tuesday 13 August 2024 – Jedburgh Grammar Campus

Monday 21 October 2024 – St Margaret’s Primary School (Galashiels) and Melrose Primary School

Monday 24 February 2025 – Kelso High School and Trinity Primary School

Tuesday 6 May 2025 – Eyemouth High School and Knowepark Primary School

Verbal Intervention – 24/25

Verbal Intervention Training

We are pleased to confirm that Crisis Prevention Institute will continue to offer 3 Verbal Intervention Training across our authority during academic session 2024/25. CPI provide de-escalation and behaviour management training that puts people first.

Sessions are face to face and run from 9am until 4:30pm (4:00pm if shorter breaks are agreed).

  • 13 August 2024 (Eyemouth High School) for Berwickshire, Eyemouth and Earlston Clusters
  • 21 October 2024 (Selkirk High School) for Galashiels, Peebles and Selkirk Clusters
  • 24 Feburary 2025 (Hawick High School) for Hawick, Jedburgh and Kelso Clusters

The training is for 24 delegates and a member of the inclusion and wellbeing team will also be present on the day. Spaces can be booked through Business World.

Please note – these sessions are for mainstream staff only. Enhanced provision staff will continue to complete the 2 day training course with Team Teach.

Verbal Intervention Training

For further information or enquiries please contact clpl@scotborders.gov.uk

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Microsoft Innovative Education Expert & Apple Learning Coach

Microsoft MIEE Applications: Applications are now open to apply to be a Microsoft Innovative Education Expert (MIEE). It’s a fantastic program for staff who regularly use Microsoft applications (Teams/Forms/OneNote/Sway etc). We will run a short support session on Schoolhouse on Thursday 30th May if you would like help getting started with your application or you can apply directly at: Microsoft Innovative Educator Expert | Microsoft Learn

 

Apple Learning Coach 

Applications are now open for the next cohort of Apple Learning Coach, you can apply at Learning Center – Apple Education Community If you are looking for something to focus on for next year’s CPD then look no further. Build coaching skills and creative technology skills.

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