{"id":3402,"date":"2026-09-16T14:07:00","date_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:07:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/?p=3402"},"modified":"2026-09-16T14:07:00","modified_gmt":"2026-09-16T13:07:00","slug":"nsa-opportunities-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/sb\/professionallearning\/2026\/09\/16\/nsa-opportunities-2\/","title":{"rendered":"NSA Opportunities"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" data-olk-copy-source=\"MessageBody\">We are writing to inform you of upcoming free online training webinars for the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>An Introduction to the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland <\/b>is useful for anyone involved in the delivery of national standardised assessments in primary or secondary schools who wish to understand the purpose of the assessments and gain familiarity with the functionality of the assessment system. It also highlights examples of good practice in administering the assessments and provides advice and practical information.\u202fIt will be particularly useful for anyone who is new to the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland (newly qualified teachers or teachers new to their current stage) or as a refresher for anyone who hasn\u2019t used the system recently.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\" role=\"presentation\"><b>A Closer Look at the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland in an ASN and EAL context <\/b>includes content that is relevant when working with learners who require additional support with their learning or for whom English is an additional language, including details of system functionality that can be used to support accessibility and some practical advice on using NSA.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">The webinars will take place via Microsoft Teams, with links to join being sent directly to all signed-up delegates. The dates for this term are:<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"R1UVb\">\n<div class=\"qF8_5\"><button class=\"fui-Button r1f29ykk wD8TJ ___1cf351u f1c21dwh f1p3nwhy f11589ue f1q5o8ev f1pdflbu fkfq4zb fjxutwb f1s2uweq fr80ssc f1ukrpxl fecsdlb f139oj5f ft1hn21 fuxngvv fkoldzo fhvnf4x fb6swo4 f1klyf7k f232fm2 f1l983o9 f1nhwcv0 f1gm6xmp fxoo9op f1v3eptx f1i0gk12 fd4bjan f18ktai2 fwbmr0d f44c6la\" title=\"Show original size\" type=\"button\" aria-label=\"Show original size\"><span class=\"fui-Button__icon rywnvv2\"><i class=\"fui-Icon-font ___qaf4230 f14t3ns0 fne0op0 fmd4ok8 f303qgw f1sxfq9t\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\ue113<\/i><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n<table id=\"x_table_0\" border=\"1\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\"><b>Course<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\"><b>Date<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\"><b>Time<\/b><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">An Introduction to the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">Tuesday 29th September 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">4-5.30pm<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">A Closer Look at the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland in an ASN and EAL context<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">Wednesday\u00a0 30th September 2026<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<td>\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">\n<div class=\"x_skipProofing\">4-5.30pm<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Places are limited so please sign up here to register your place as soon as possible to avoid disappointment:<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><a id=\"OWA6c543451-f004-5cbc-7312-322457b18f3d\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=6aaa8ca2c173b78c3300af88&amp;Domain=scotborders.gov.uk&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=forms.office.com&amp;Base64Url=eNrLKCkpKLbS10_LL8ot1stPS8tMTtVLzs_VT9V39chLDjZ0880zBgD_wwzT\" href=\"https:\/\/links.uk.defend.egress.com\/Warning?crId=6aaa8ca2c173b78c3300af88&amp;Domain=scotborders.gov.uk&amp;Threat=eNpzrShJLcpLzAEADmkDRA%3D%3D&amp;Lang=en&amp;@OriginalLink=forms.office.com&amp;Base64Url=eNrLKCkpKLbS10_LL8ot1stPS8tMTtVLzs_VT9V39chLDjZ0880zBgD_wwzT\" data-auth=\"NotApplicable\" data-linkindex=\"4\"><u>https:\/\/forms.office.com\/e\/EHncS1FMn3<\/u><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Please note that you need to use a valid school email address to register. Please also note that we will be unable to accept any attendees who have not registered in advance.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">Further dates for these webinars will be made available again later in the academic year.<\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\">If you would like any further information, please contact the service desk on 0330 403 0041 or <a id=\"OWA89d6203e-69e6-afd6-f097-799825bc11e6\" class=\"x_OWAAutoLink\" title=\"mailto:support@nsa.scot\" href=\"mailto:support@nsa.scot\" data-linkindex=\"5\"><u>support@nsa.scot<\/u><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"x_elementToProof\"><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are writing to inform you of upcoming free online training webinars for the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland. 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