Anyone interested should complete this APPLICATION FORM and return to CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk no later than 11 September.
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First Steps in Leadership & Management – REMAINING PLACES AVAILABLE
Coaching for Success
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Catholic School CLPL Programme
The Primary and Secondary CLPL programmes can be found on Archdiocese of St Andrew & Edinburgh website.
National Leadership Offer and Support for Professional Learning
Leading Professional Learning For anyone leading the learning of colleagues in their setting. Applications open 12th August 2024 – 12th September 2024
Aspiring to Middle Leadership and Middle Leaders Leading Change currently open to all via their programme pages.
The How of Change: Facilitated learning for strategic leadership Expressions of interest are now open of this new offer for headteachers and those who hold the GTCS Professional Standard for Headship.
Connected and Collaborative Systems Leadership For experienced headteachers and system leaders. Applications open 14th August 2024 – 30th August 2024
SELF-DIRECTED PROFESSIONAL LEARNING AVAILABLE VIA OUR WEBSITE
Coaching in Education An open access resource designed to support all educators to develop leadership of learning through an enquiring approach.
Enquiry in Education An open access resource designed to support all educators to use coaching approaches in practice.
Scotland’s Financial Schools
Session 1 – Introducing financial education across the curriculum
Session 2 – Embedding financial education through IDL
Target Audience:
Early Years/Primary/Secondary (all subjects)
Term 1
| Sector | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Early Years | 03.09.24 | 10.09.24 |
| Primary | 04.09.24 | 11.09.24 |
| Secondary | 05.09.24 | 12.09.24 |
Term 2
| Sector | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Primary | 05.11.24 | 12.11.24 |
| Secondary | 06.11.24 | 13.11.24 |
| Early Years | 07.11.24 | 14.11.24 |
Term 3
| Sector | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Secondary | 25.02.25 | 11.03.25 |
| Early Years | 26.02.25 | 05.03.25 |
| Primary | 27.02.25 | 06.03.25 |
Term 4
| Sector | Session 1 | Session 2 |
| Early Years | 12.05.25 | 19.05.25 |
| Primary | 13.05.25 | 20.05.25 |
| Secondary | 14.05.25 | 21.05.25 |
All sessions will run from 16:00 – 17.15
Subject(s): Financial Education, Health and Wellbeing, Skills based learning, Learning for Sustainability, Developing the Young Workforce
Course Overview: Young Enterprise Scotland aims to equip all young people with the skills to thrive in life, learning and work. Our Scotland’s Financial Schools professional learning programme is designed to support teachers build their confidence in delivering financial education learning experiences and ensure our young people are equipped with appropriate financial skills. The course runs four times throughout the year and consists of two CLPL sessions. We would ask practitioners attend both.
Session 1 – Introducing financial education across the curriculum
- To raise awareness of what financial education is and why it is essential for developing skills for life, learning and work
- Learning for Sustainability contextualisation with links the Sustainable Development Goals, DYW agenda, Career Education Standards 3-18, Curriculum Entitlements and the Attainment Challenge.
- To encourage a cross curricular approach to financial education going beyond numeracy and maths
- Overview of ‘Scotland’s Financial Schools’ website – includes access to free lesson plans, a whole school reflections tool and a Financial Education Scottish Progression Pathway which is linked to Curriculum for Excellence
- Overview of financial workshops delivered by our SFS team (secondary schools only)
Session 2 – Embedding financial education through IDL
- Encouraging a sustainable approach to embedding financial education into teaching and learning
- Examples of delivering financial education through interdisciplinary learning opportunities
- Examples of case studies to inspire and motivate
- A practical session to encourage discussions and the sharing of examples and ideas
Cost
All our training and resources are free. numeracy
Book a space
Complete the Microsoft Forms to book your place on the course.
Reading for Pleasure
Contact Emma McGilp to register your interest.
Visit the Open University – Reading for Pleasure for more information. literacy
Healthy Eating in Schools
New Bookbug Opportunities
New Bookbug training dates are officially up and ready to book on the website. If you have any questions get in touch with the training team
Bookbug for the Home
Blended:
Tuesday 20 August (MS Teams) and Tuesday 27 August (Perth) – 9.30am–1pm
Wednesday 4 September (MS Teams) and Wednesday 11 September (Aberdeen) – 9.30am–1pm
Thursday 19 September (Zoom) and Thursday 26 September (North Berwick) – 9.30am–1pm
Online:
Wednesday 21 and 28 August, 9.30am–1pm, MS Teams
Tuesday 17 and 24 September, 9.30am–1pm, Zoom
Session Leader Training Sessions
In-person:
Monday 26 August, 10am–4pm, Ayr
Tuesday 10 September, 10am–4pm, Aberdeen
Thursday 12 September, 10am–4pm, Alexandria
Online:
Wednesday 18 and Wednesday 25 September, 9.30am–1pm, Zoom
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New Dates – Self Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children & Young People
NEW DATES – Self Harm and Suicide Prevention for Children and Young People.
This is a bespoke half day training session facilitated by Health Improvement Specialists from the NHS Borders Public Health Team. It is aimed at anybody working with children and young people who are likely to have direct and/ or substantial contact with those who may be at risk of self-harm or suicide. The session covers:
- Facts and trends associated with self-harm and suicide in young people;
- Common risk, protective and stress factors related to self-harm and suicide in young people;
- An awareness of the impact a sensitive, compassionate approach can achieve when discussing self-harm and suicide (using the principles of Time, Space and Compassion);
- The links between self-harm, suicidal thoughts and trauma informed practice and;
- Approaches to support including the steps involved in safety planning.
If you wish to book onto any of these courses please shirley.marr@nhs.scot All courses will take place face to face to SBC HC, Newtown St Boswells.
2024
Tuesday 29th October 1pm – 5pm
Thursday 21st November 9am – 1pm
Thursday 5th December 9am – 1pm
2025
Tuesday 4th March 9am – 1pm
Thursday 27th March 9am – 1pm
Tuesday 27th May 9am – 1pm
Tuesday 28th October 9am – 1pm
Tuesday 11th November 9am – 1pm
2026
Thursday 5th March 9am – 1pm
Thursday 21st May 9am – 1pm
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