Inspiration, Innovation, Impact-Inspirational environments

A series of 4 core (mandatory) CLPL sessions (1 hour each presented virtually) and an expectation participants will engage in a minimum of three hours implementing learning in practice.     Optional drop-in sessions to support practitioners will be arranged.

14/11/2025 – Inspirational Environments Session 1 1hr live presentation- Practical implementation- Core and Continuous Provision Audit Introductory session to Core and Continuous Provision across the indoor spaces supporting holistic development and learning (incorporating CfE capacities & meta skills)

30/01/2026 – Innovative Practitioners Session 2 1hr live presentation- Practical implementation- Observation of children’s use of core and continuous provision (Feedback from practitioners’ implementation of core and continuous provision audit) Focus on Loose parts including block play

20/03/2026 – Creativity and Curiosity Session 3 1hr live presentation- Practical implementation-improved core and continuous provision  (Feedback from practitioners’ observation of core and continuous provision)  Focus on Expressive arts play including role-play

01/05/2026 – Impact Session 4 1hr live presentation  Stimulating indoor spaces where children explore, experiment, and develop curiosity and creativity have been improved throughout the setting. Children are highly confident and engaged in the available spaces that meet their changing developmental needs.

 

Course aims:

Individuals will be able to implement changes to create stimulating indoor spaces which enable children to explore, experiment, and develop curiosity and creativity throughout the setting.

Individuals will be able to demonstrate that children are highly confident and engaged in spaces to meet their changing developmental needs.

 

Target Audience – All Early Learning and Childcare setting practitioners

14/11/2025 – 2-3pm

30/01/2026 – 2-3pm

20/03/2026 – 2-3pm

01/05/2026 – 2-3PM

 

Skills Development Scotland – Education Offer

Click the link to find out about our Education team 2025/26 professional learning offer.

We offer sessions either F2F or online for Primary Clusters regarding the following themes:

We also offer virtual sessions that individuals can register for using the links below:

23/9/25 – Introduction to meta-skills

8/10/25 – Meta-skills in Practice: Sharing approaches from primary schools 

12/11/25 – Introduction to career education

4/12/25 – Meta-skills in Practice: Sharing approaches from ASN settings

Please get in touch if you would like to discuss this offer in more detail.

Amber

Amber.beatson@sds.co.uk

Fischy Music – free teacher training

Fischy Music is running free teacher training this term. It’s a great opportunity to learn about the songs and resources for the 2025/2026 School Year, and is open to all Primary School teachers, whether or not they feel confident musically.
Feel free to share these registration links:

Leadership Opportunity – DYW

I am pleased to share an SBC leadership opportunity for promoted staff to operationally lead the Developing Young Workforce (DYW) Schools and Pathways monthly network.

 

This role offers a valuable chance to contribute to our collective efforts in improving career education and positive destinations, with a focus on coordination and collaboration across schools and partners while offering whole authority leadership experience and the opportunity to being fresh ideas to the group.

 

Key Responsibilities Include:

 

  • Operational Leadership of the monthly DYW Schools and Pathways network meetings.
  • Organisation and Coordination of meeting logistics, agendas, and follow-up actions.
  • Liaison with partners including Skills Development Scotland (SDS) and DYW Borders to ensure alignment and collaboration.
  • Sharing Good Practice across schools to promote effective approaches and innovation.
  • Feedback of National Messages to ensure schools are informed of current developments and opportunities.
  • Linking with strategic leaders to ensure the network’s work complements wider planning and priorities.
  • Organising of potential professional learning opportunities for staff involved in DYW and pathways work.

 

If you have a member of your promoted staff team who would be well-suited to this role, please encourage them to express interest.

 

Data Literacy in the Primary Classroom

Join an Online Professional Learning Course on Data Literacy in the Primary Classroom

We’re inviting student primary teachers, probationary teachers, and those in the first five years of their careers to take part in a new professional learning course as part of a research project led by the University of Edinburgh.

The course is designed to help early career teachers build confidence in teaching data literacy through playful, inclusive, and meaningful activities aligned with Curriculum for Excellence.

What’s involved?

  • A flexible, self-paced online course
  • Live sessions and peer support
  • Use of ideas or activities in your current/future classroom
  • Short survey or interview to reflect on your experience
  • Certificate of completion

Timeline: September–October 2025

Who can join?

  • Primary teachers in their induction year
  • Early career primary teachers (within 5 years)
  • Student primary teachers (PGDE/ITE programmes, all parts of Scotland)

💬 What past participants say:

“I wish I had this in my ITE programme.” – Primary Teacher

“Now I feel confident to use data in my classroom.” – Student Teacher

Register here: https://edin.ac/4dLhFGh

📩 For more information: Mustafa Ciftcioglu – s2452324@ed.ac.uk

New PL Offers – Supporting Neurodivergent C&YP

Supporting neurodivergent children and young people who mask in classroom situations (Thursday 25th September 3.30-4.15pm).

Join us for insightful discussions, practical tips & valuable resources to help better understand & support neurodivergent individuals.

Book a place here

 

 

Supporting neurodivergent young people in the classroom who show signs of depression (Thursday 2nd October September 3.30-4.15pm).

Join us for insightful discussions, practical tips & valuable resources to help you better understand & support neurodivergent individuals.

Book a place here