Course Calendar

Tuesday 22 Oct 24

PKC Towards Headship Programme Target Audience: The programme is suitable for Depute Head Teachers to support the execution of their role as a DHT and to prepare for the future role of Headteacher. It is expected that participants will be aspiring headteachers and be aiming to apply for the Into Headship programme within 3 years of participation in this programme. This programme supports the development of knowledge and critical understanding of leadership and management concepts and practices. It will support you to develop your skills as a senior leader. Presenter: Jane Mudd (The Mudd Partnership) and PKC Education and Learning central team. Read more

Wednesday 23 Oct 24

Whole Family Wellbeing Programme Network The Whole Family Wellbeing Programme is a Scottish Government funded initiative, which aims to develop early intervention and prevention support for families, working in a holistic way to get families the right support at the right time, and to prevent concerns that affect families escalating to crisis point. Read more

Thursday 24 Oct 24

Introduction to Pre Registration for Childminding Target Audience: Anyone interested in Childminding. Course Description: This is a virtual session that explores what Childminding is and whether this is right for you and your family. It covers the impact of working from your own home. It also looks at the legislation and regulatory body that childminders are registered with. The course goes on and looks at The Health and Social Care Standards, finishing with registering and running a childminders service. Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Thursday 24 Oct 24

Learning for Sustainability Meeting Target Audience: Network meeting for Teachers interested in Learning for Sustainability. Teaching today – what’s the point? Towards a pedagogy of hope… Join us for coffee, cake and a chance to reflect and consider what matters to us and our learners, specifically through the lens of Learning for Sustainability. We promise this won’t be a ‘talked at’ CLPL event. Instead, we hope to develop a teacher network that is led by teachers where we can share ideas and stimulate more good practice. Our first get together will create time to think, reflect and ask questions through provocations. So, what really matters to you? Read more

Thursday 24 Oct 24

PKC Aspiring to Lead Programme - For Principal Teachers/Aspiring Principal Teachers Target Audience: Suitable for primary and secondary principal teachers (including those in their first year in post or aspiring to a PT post in the next three years). This leadership programme is specifically designed for a group of up to twentyfive principal teachers /aspiring principal teachers and will focus on building your individual capabilities and capacity as well as that of others. It will support your understanding of the middle leadership role and the skills to be an effective middle leader. Presenter: Ian Fraser. Read more

Wednesday 30 Oct 24

Food Safety Management Target Audience: all ELC and school staff involved in handling food within the playroom or classroom. Course Description: An introduction to food safety management procedures and guidance to support education staff to adhere to legal requirements, maintain accurate records, and embed strict infection control measures into food cooking and preparation activities which take place in the classroom/playroom. Presenter: Carly Williams, Sally McDougall, and Nina Roberts - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Thursday 31 Oct 24

Pre Registration for Childminding Target Audience: Anyone interested in Childminding. Course Description: This is a virtual sessions and by attending a childminder pre-registration course, this will give you all the information you need to get started as a childminder, including copies of relevant national documents, templates for business paperwork and sample policies. It is beneficial to attend an introductory session before booking on a course, however, we appreciate that may not always be possible and will do our best to make other arrangements to discuss the topics covered with people who are keen to attend. Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Friday 1 Nov 24

ELC Nurture Pilot Programme: 'Nurturing Relationships' Target Audience: Partner Provider Early Learning and Childcare settings only. Course Description: PKC Nurturing Relationships team are delighted to offer a 6-month training Programme for Practitioners within ELC partner providers settings. The training offers an introduction to the key theory which underpins nurturing approaches and the Six Nurture Principles. Presenter: Rachel Rennie and Leah Smart - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Monday 4 Nov 24

Child Protection Officer Training Target Audience: all as appropriate. Course Description: You have been nominated to complete training as a Child Protection Officer for your school/establishment or early years setting. This course will clarify procedures regarding the training process. PKC Staff; Perth and Kinross Essential Child protection e- learning. You should have already undertaken the Child Protection Basic Awareness course and completed. Presenter: Christy Stephenson - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 5 Nov 24

Scotland's Financial Schools - Primary Target Audience: Early Years/Primary/Secondary (sessions are tailored to specific sector). Course Description: 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 to 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. Presenter: SFS Team Read more

Tuesday 5 Nov 24

Digibyte: Translation Tools Target Audience: Primary an Secondary Staff Find out how to use accessibility features such as Immersive Reader, OneNote and PowerPoint to support Translation in class. Find out how to support EAL learners with Digital Technology Read more

Wednesday 6 Nov 24

Scotland's Financial Schools - Secondary Target Audience: Early Years/Primary/Secondary (sessions are tailored to specific sector). Course Description: 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 to 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. Presenter: SFS Team Read more

Wednesday 6 Nov 24

What is AAC / Using Core Boards Target Audience: TBC. Course Description: This will cover the basics of AAC and the how and why of using Core Boards in everyday activities to support communication. Presenter: Speech and Language Team. Read more

Wednesday 6 Nov 24

Perfect Your Pedagogy with Promethean Find out how to use classroom tools such as split screen, selection tools, annotation tools and much more; become more confident with Active Inspire Software Read more

Thursday 7 Nov 24

Scotland's Financial Schools - Early Years Target Audience: Early Years/Primary/Secondary (sessions are tailored to specific sector). Course Description: 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 to 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. Presenter: SFS Team Read more

Thursday 7 Nov 24

Introduction to Leadership and Management Target Audience: ELC. Out of School Care, Childminders. Course Description: This is a face to face session to explore leadership and management. The course is a basic introduction to leadership and management designed to give aspiring managers tools and guidance in order to develop their management role. Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 12 Nov 24

Introduction to Child Development Target Audience: ELC. Out of School Care, Childminders This is a face to face session to provide a basic overview of the procedures and the processes used in child protection. The course will cover indicators of abuse, signs and symptoms and support your confidence in responding appropriately. The course will also cover your responsibilities in regard to information sharing and give you a basic understanding of the processes undertaken by statutory services when responding to child protection concerns. Aims and Outcomes: Provide a basic overview of the procedures and processes used in child protection. The course will cover indicators of abuse, signs, symptoms and support your confidence in responding appropriately. The course will also cover your responsibilities regarding information sharing and give you a basic understanding of the processes undertaken when responding to child protection concerns. Read more

Tuesday 12 Nov 24

Optimising Student Success in the Classroom - Programme Target Audience: Primary and Secondary Teaching staff. Course Description: An Introduction to the use of Retrieval Practice in the classroom. Presenter: Kirsty Dewar and Julie Martin - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 12 Nov 24

Digibyte: Workflow Tips for the ipad Target Audience: Primary and Secondary Staff Get the most out of you iPad by finding out how to use this best in class. Find out how to split screen, make quick notes, add short cuts and focus on specific apps when using iPads in the classroom. Explore tools that can help support the functionality of iPad use. Read more

Wednesday 13 Nov 24

Introduction to Word Aware Target Audience: This course is suitable for all Nursery and Primary Staff. Course Description: This course gives a brief overview of the Word Aware programme and aims to encourage settings to take up the training as a whole school approach. Full Word Aware training can be requested for your whole setting / LMG. Presenter: Speech and Language Team. Read more

Thursday 14 Nov 24

Staged Intervention Framework for Attendance (SIFA) Collaborative Conversation Target Audience: Primary and Secondary - SLT and guidance. Course Description: An opportunity to share practice, jointly problem solve and identify further developments. Presenter: Rhianna Brodie - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Friday 15 Nov 24

Primary Support Staff - Inclusive Practices - Turning the Table Target Audience: PSA Staff – Primary & Primary ISPs. Course Description: Turning the Table - understanding what sits under children's behaviours and how to support. Presenter: Educational Psychologists and members of the Inclusion Team. Read more

Friday 15 Nov 24

Supporting Young People's Wellbeing Target Audience: Pupil Care and Welfare Officers. Course Description: This session will focus on the use of restorative and solution focussed approaches on supporting young peoples' wellbeing. Presenter: Julie Martin - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Friday 15 Nov 24

Solihull Approach - Foundation Training Target Audience: All staff supporting children, young people and their families. Course Description: The Solihull Approach is a framework which helps provide a practical way of working with and supporting families. It aims to increase the emotional health and wellbeing of children and their families, ensuring children have a good emotional start in life whilst supporting parents in a creative and consistent approach. The Solihull Approach helps parents process their own emotions and anxieties allowing them to cope and focus more clearly on how to assist their children's emotions, anxieties and behaviours. There will be an expectation that once the foundation training is completed staff will attend 'Solihull in Practice' sessions. Presenter - Gregory Potter - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Monday 18 Nov 24

Selective Mutism (Pre-School Sector) Collaborative Conversation Target Audience: Staff supporting children in the pre-school sector who have watched both of the pre-recorded Selective Mutism Webinars (Awareness Raising & Intervention). Course Description: Follow up discussion for participants further to watching both of the two Selective Mutism Recorded Webinars - Awareness Raising and Intervention. Presenter: Kim Fraser - Perth & Kinross Council & Laura Kent. Read more

Wednesday 20 Nov 24

Solution Focused Approaches Target Audience: Secondary and Primary Support Staff and Teachers. Course Description: Solution focused approaches can be used with individuals or groups to support engagement and goal setting. Participants will understand the principles underlying solution focused approaches, and practice a range of tools. Presenter: Rachel Rennie and Julie Martin. Read more

Wednesday 20 Nov 24

Language Levels Target Audience: TBC. Course Description: Understanding what different language levels look like, how to identify and support in day to day activities. Presenter: Speech and Language Team. Read more

Thursday 21 Nov 24

0-3 Being Me in PKC Target Audience: ELC Practitioners working with under 3's. Course Description: Developing a sound understanding of the key principles of supporting children 0-3. Attachments, baby brain development, schematic play, experiences, interactions and spaces relating to the under 3s. Presenter: Sophie Lowe and Catriona Roberts. Read more

Thursday 21 Nov 24

Child Protection Basic Awareness Target Audience: ELC, Out of School Care, Childminders Course Description: This is a face to face session to provide a basic overview of the procedures and the processes used in child protection. The course will cover indicators of abuse, signs and symptoms and support your confidence in responding appropriately. The course will also cover your responsibilities in regard to information sharing and give you a basic understanding of the processes undertaken by statutory services when responding to child protection concerns. Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Monday 25 Nov 24

Digibyte: Garageband GarageBand is a super Apple App which can support music and podcast creation. Find out how to use the basic features of this app during this webinar. Find out how to use features of Garageband such as: voice changer, using digital instruments, create a quick song and create a podcast Read more

Monday 25 Nov 24

Exploring GIRFEC and UNCRC Target Audience: All ELC and primary staff. Course Description: This is a face to face session to explore how we can use Getting it Right for Every Child and the UNCRC within your own work settings. Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 26 Nov 24

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

Tuesday 26 Nov 24

Supporting the Learning and Development of Boys in the ELC Setting - Closing the Gender Attainment Gap Target Audience: ELC Practitioners and Leaders, Early Primary School Teachers and Support Staff. Course Description: During this training, you will hear about the gaps in developmental milestone data between boys and girls in ELC settings. You will explore how unconscious gender bias can impact on interactions and provision in ELC settings, and discuss with colleagues how to ensure the needs of boys are met in your ELC setting. Signposting to up to date reading and research will also be provided. Presenter: Nina Roberts, Carly Williams and Sally McDougall - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 26 Nov 24

Using Longitudinal Data and Reports in NSA Target Audience: School Leaders This course is for anyone involved in the delivery and analysis of outcomes in the national standardised assessments in primary or secondary schools. This course will introduce the Outcomes by Academic Year report (OBAY) and Learning Progress Report (LPR). We will review the key features of these reports and highlight ways in which they can be used to identify individual learner and cohort progress and give you an insight into how you might use these reports within your school. Read more

Tuesday 26 Nov 24

Using National Standardised Assessments Data (NSA) to Support Improvement Target Audience: School Senior Leaders. Course Description: This course will continue in the same theme as the course, An Introduction to analysing NSA data, to further understanding of analysing of data. It is designed to develop professional’ use of the NSA reports to support improvement. It builds on the many techniques in the above course to extend understanding along with prompting attendees to make decisions on how to approach analysis of the NSA reports. Presenter: Laura Mackintosh. Read more

Wednesday 27 Nov 24

Reflective Practice - Mental Health Target Audience: School leaders, PT and above. Course Description: Facilitated open discussion of a reflective and coaching nature that does not necessarily seek to find solutions but explores approaches and ways of thinking in a psychologically safe space. Participants will be encouraged to talk about issues of concern and their approach to the role. Facilitation will be by a combination of Educational Psychologist and the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Co-ordinator. Presenter: Susie Turner and Steve Sweeney - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Wednesday 27 Nov 24

Interacting with Social Partners and Language Partners Target Audience: TBC. Course Description: Strategies for supporting interactions with children with ASD who are at the Social Partner or Language Partner stages. Presenter: Speech and Language Team. Read more

Friday 29 Nov 24

Supporting the Learning and Development of Boys in the ELC Setting - Closing the Gender Attainment Gap Target Audience: ELC Practitioners and Leaders, Early Primary School Teachers and Support Staff. Course Description: During this training, you will hear about the gaps in developmental milestone data between boys and girls in ELC settings. You will explore how unconscious gender bias can impact on interactions and provision in ELC settings, and discuss with colleagues how to ensure the needs of boys are met in your ELC setting. Signposting to up to date reading and research will also be provided. Presenter: Nina Roberts, Carly Williams and Sally McDougall - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Monday 2 Dec 24

CIRCLE Collaborative Conversation Target Audience: Primary and Secondary. Course Description: An opportunity to share practice, jointly problem solve and identify further developments. Presenter: Julie Martin - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Thursday 5 Dec 24

Practical Workshop on Using CIRCLE Up, Up, and Away Target Audience: all ELC and Primary 1 staff. Course Description: Practical support for those working in the Early Years to engage with and use the CIRCLE Up, Up, and Away document to support high quality provision for all children that is inclusive, developmentally - appropriate, and secures children's learning and progression. Presenter: Karen Dixon, Pauline Linn and Carly Williams - Perth and Kinross Council . Read more

Tuesday 10 Dec 24

Supply ECP, PA and EYPSA Network Target Audience: All supply PA, ECPs and EYPSAs. The supply network allows PKC supply staff to hear about the most recent policy and practice in our early learning and childcare settings. By attending, you will be able to engage in professional discussions with your colleagues from the Early Years Team, as well as being able to ask any questions you might have in relation to your role. Read more

Wednesday 11 Dec 24

Enhanced Support - P1 - Sessions 4-8 Target Audience: Primary 1 and 2 Teachers, Classroom Support Staff, Inclusion Peripatetic Staff. Course Description: These Sessions will continue on from Sessions 1, 2 and 3 with a focus on supporting non- speaking learners in the classroom. This is a multi-agency event with a focus on collaborative planning. Read more

Wednesday 11 Dec 24

An Introduction to the National Standardised Assessments for Scotland Target Audience: All School Staff Course Description:This course is for anyone involved in the delivery of national standardised assessments to children and young people in primary or secondary schools who wish to understand the purpose of the assessments and gain familiarity with the functionality of the assessment platform. Read more

Wednesday 22 Jan 25

Enhanced Support - P1 - Sessions 4-8 Target Audience: Primary 1 and 2 Teachers, Classroom Support Staff, Inclusion Peripatetic Staff. Course Description: These Sessions will continue on from Sessions 1, 2 and 3 with a focus on supporting non- speaking learners in the classroom. This is a multi-agency event with a focus on collaborative planning. Read more

Tuesday 28 Jan 25

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

Wednesday 12 Feb 25

Reflective Practice - Mental Health Target Audience: School leaders, PT and above. Course Description: Facilitated open discussion of a reflective and coaching nature that does not necessarily seek to find solutions but explores approaches and ways of thinking in a psychologically safe space. Participants will be encouraged to talk about issues of concern and their approach to the role. Facilitation will be by a combination of Educational Psychologist and the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Co-ordinator. Presenter: Susie Turner and Steve Sweeney - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Thursday 20 Feb 25

Digital Literacy in ELC Improvement Programme Target Audience: Early Years Practitioners. Course Description: This training offer has been offered to support ELC Setting who have digital as a focus for improvement. The programme will involve looking at improvement methodology and how this can be applied to develop digital literacy and skills in ELC. The programme will consist of three sessions and attendance at all three sessions is required to complete the Programme. The expectation is that practitioners set goals to improve on an identified area with regards to digital literacy and skills in ELC and work with their team to achieve this. Presenter: Harriet Benbow, Pauline Linn and Linda Reid - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Tuesday 25 Feb 25

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

Thursday 13 Mar 25

Enhanced Support - P1 - Sessions 4-8 Target Audience: Primary 1 and 2 Teachers, Classroom Support Staff, Inclusion Peripatetic Staff. Course Description: These Sessions will continue on from Sessions 1, 2 and 3 with a focus on supporting non- speaking learners in the classroom. This is a multi-agency event with a focus on collaborative planning. Read more

Tuesday 25 Mar 25

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

Tuesday 29 Apr 25

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

Wednesday 7 May 25

Reflective Practice - Mental Health Target Audience: School leaders, PT and above. Course Description: Facilitated open discussion of a reflective and coaching nature that does not necessarily seek to find solutions but explores approaches and ways of thinking in a psychologically safe space. Participants will be encouraged to talk about issues of concern and their approach to the role. Facilitation will be by a combination of Educational Psychologist and the Suicide Prevention and Mental Health Co-ordinator. Presenter: Susie Turner and Steve Sweeney - Perth and Kinross Council. Read more

Thursday 8 May 25

Enhanced Support - P1 - Sessions 4-8 Target Audience: Primary 1 and 2 Teachers, Classroom Support Staff, Inclusion Peripatetic Staff. Course Description: These Sessions will continue on from Sessions 1, 2 and 3 with a focus on supporting non- speaking learners in the classroom. This is a multi-agency event with a focus on collaborative planning. Read more

Tuesday 20 May 25

TayMaths Spotlight series Target Audience: Early Years, Primary or Secondary. Course Description: Series of numeracy and mathematics professional learning sessions for practitioners across the Tayside Collaborative. These sessions will be held on Tuesdays from 4:00-5:00pm. The series will offer spotlights on a variety of themes e.g. Engaging Learners Facing Numeracy Difficulties, Developing Mathematical Reasoning, Numeracy Rich Environments in Early Years. Presenter: Taymaths Team and Tayside Practitioners. Read more

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