Scotland’s National Centre for Languages (SCILT) is hosting workshops for pre-service and in-service primary teachers in May and June 2025 that are free, in person and very interactive.

In the Getting outdoors with primary languages workshops, we will consider how languages feature within an Outdoor Learning agenda. We will explore connections to Learning for Sustainability, discussing how this area can be implemented through an interdisciplinary approach within an outdoor context. Together we will try out some practical activities that will set you up for a multilingual 30 Days Wild in June.

Ready to get your hands dirty? Register to attend the workshop at the venue closest to you:

• Wednesday 14 May, 4 – 5pm at Grandtully Primary School, Pitlochry PH9 0PL
• Friday 23 May, 1:30pm – 3pm at The Howff, Outdoor Learning Hub, Queen Margaret University, Musselburgh EH21 6UU
• Tuesday 3 June, 4 – 5pm at University of Strathclyde, Glasgow G4 0RQ

These events are free but ticketed.  Please register Getting outdoors with primary languages Tickets, Multiple Dates | Eventbrite

 

This exciting opportunity is for Middle Leaders within Education.

Please note that there will be a cost for this course for participants who are not employed by SBC, so it essential that we are notified in advance if you cannot attend so that your place can be filled.

These courses are only for names first aiders in ELC settings.

Thursday 22^nd May: T-1000005033

Monday 26^th May: T-1000005034

Wednesday 4^th June: T-1000005035

The courses are run with a waiting list so will so as zero capacity, but staff should add their name to the waiting list. The Early Years Team will check those signed up are eligible for a place and approve places.

Only people due to renew in the next 6 month should book a place any other will not be approved

 

During May and June, in collaboration with Education Scotland, I will be delivering a series of six hour-long webinars (with a seventh “debrief” session) designed to upskill participants in the use of Insight.

The content of the course will be targeted at senior school leadership and those with a whole school raising attainment role.  Local Authority secondary attainment leads are also very welcome to attend.

More detailed information, including booking information, for the webinar series can be found within the Recent Updates section of the Insight Padlet .

Are you ready for the next step in your professional learning journey? Join us to learn more about the University of Glasgow’s BA Childhood Practice. Spaces are available to start in August 2025.

 

We will be hosting two Childhood Practice student information events in the coming weeks – please join us on Wednesday 6 May at an online event between 6pm and 7pm, or come to our on campus event in the University of Glasgow’s St Andrew’s Building on 7 May between 5 and 7 pm.

 

The BA Childhood Practice Programme is designed for those working in day care services for children enabling students to meet SCCC requirements for lead practitioner.

 

We hope you can join us to hear about the programme and meet the team and ask any questions you may have.

 

• The programme encourages reflective practice, professional growth and leadership development.

 

• You will engage in a vibrant mix of face to face and live online seminars, complemented by self study guides and interactive online spaces.  Our approach emphasises active participation, both individually and collaboratively, to develop your knowledge and skills and expand your professional networks, all supported by an encouraging team of lecturers and tutors.

 

• Our part time twilight sessions run from 18:30 – 20:30, designed to fit in with your busy working lives

 

• You can hear some of our current students talk about their experience at University of Glasgow here:  BACP testimonials 1.mp4

 

To confirm your attendance, please select your preferred date.  30 April for online and 07 May for face to face visit to the campus.

 

We look forward to meeting with you!

 

University of Glasgow Childhood Practice Online Open Evening – Tuesday 06 May

 

University of Glasgow On Campus Open Evening – Wednesday 07 May

The School Nursing Team are going to provide an information session in each cluster. This will cover the information from the modules on SBLearn – Asthma, Anaphylaxis and Epilepsy.

Unfortunately there will not be an input from the diabetic team. It will still be a requirement that the staff attending complete the modules online prior to this session as the team will provide additional support and answer any queries which staff may have.

Agreed dates are below:

19 August 2025 – Galashiels Academy (9am – 10am)

19 August 2025 – Hawick High School (9:45am – 10:45am)

19 August 2025 – Selkirk High School (11am – 12 noon)

19 August 2025 – Eyemouth High School (12noon – 1pm)

19 August 2025 – Jedburgh Grammar Campus (1pm – 2pm)

19 August 2025 – Kelso High School (2:15pm – 3:15pm)

20 August 2025 – Earlston High School (4pm – 5pm)

12 September 2025 – Kingsland Primary School (1.30pm – 2.30pm)

Spaces can be booked through Business World. Private & Voluntary Nurseries or Childminders are welcome to join these sessions.

Next session each cluster will be hosting an Emergency First Aid session. The dates confirmed so far are confirmed below. These courses will be added to Business World (course title – Paediatric & Emergency First Aid – Education Only) but if you already have a cohort in mind for your cluster please contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk direct with names and employee numbers asap.

PLEASE NOTE – all staff who attend this training will receive two certificate confirming they can deliver emergency first to adults and children.

Tuesday 19 August 2025 – Jedburgh Grammar Campus and Earlston High School

Monday 20 October 2025 – Hawick High School (not on Business World – contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk to book)

Monday 23 February 2026 – Kelso High School (not on Business World – contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk to book)

Tuesday 5 May 2026 – Eyemouth High School (not on Business World – contact CLPL@scotborders.gov.uk to book)