Curriculum and Pedagogy
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0-3 Being Me in PKC Target Audience: ELC practitioners working with under 3s 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. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: To follow
Presenter: Catriona Roberts and Carol Probert - Perth and Kinross Council
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0-3 Practitioner Network Target Audience: All practitioners working with children under two years of age, including those from local authority, partner provider and childminding settings. This network has been created following feedback from practitioners who attended the 0-3 Being Me in PKC training. We hope to give you the chance to meet termly with other people who work with children under three years of age. The network will give you the chance to talk to others, share good practice and hear about current local and national policy and practice related to working with children under three. During this first online meeting, we want to hear from you about what you want from the network, so please come along and share your thoughts and ideas! View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: To follow
Presenter: Nina Roberts and Carol Probert - Perth and Kinross Council
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Climate Ready Classrooms (CRC) Primary Target Audience: Primary Teachers Co-delivered between Keep Scotland Beautiful and Highland One World, this CLPL will begin by providing teachers with an overview of the Climate Ready Classroom Primary pupils’ session and activities. This will be followed by a more in-depth look at the concepts of climate justice and global citizenship that will be introduced to pupils through the workshops, highlighting and sharing resources and ideas to support practitioners to take these topics forward with confidence. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 28 January 2026 - 3.30pm - 5.00pm - online Ms Teams
Presenter: Keep Scotland Beautiful and Highland One World
Aims and Outcomes: To equip practitioners with ideas and resources that can support them on taking further some of the learnings of the CRC Primary pupil course, in particular around global citizenship and climate justice.
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Creative Approaches to Learning and Teaching Target Audience: Class Teachers at all levels This opportunity will support practitioners to use creative approaches to learning and teaching to engage, motivate and challenge learners. Practitioners will explore creativity skills and learner engagement using the Daydream Believers resources to plan and carry out a project with learners. Programme Overview: 2025 PROFESSIONAL LEARNING - Programme Offers View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1: 13 November 2025 (In-service Day) - 1.15pm - 3.30pm - venue TBC Session 2: 26 March 2026 - 4.00pm - 5.30pm - venue TBC
Presenter: Kirsty Harker (Education Support Officer) - Perth & Kinross Council
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Cyber Resilience and Internet Safety – Exploring Respect and Relationships online Target Audience: all Education staff Our yearly updated on all things CRIS. Updated research and information as well as examples of how to integrate Internet Safety and Cyber Resilience into all areas of the curriculum. This will also provide information and support about Safer Internet Day and provide resources to staff members to deliver CRIS lessons. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 13 January 2026 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm - online Ms Teams
Presenter: Meg Brough - Perth & Kinross Council
Aims and Outcomes: To develop practitioners knowledge on how to deliver lessons on Cyber Resilience & Internet Safety, where to seek support for issues relating to CRIS and where to find educational resources.
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Digital Improvement Programme (Primary) Target Audience: Suitable for all practitioners in a primary setting who are looking to improve their own practice or to use digital technology to support a larger area of their school development plan. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1 - Research to Support Improvement- 9 September 2025 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm - Online Ms Teams Session 2 - Identifying an area for improvement - 11 November 2025 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm - Online Ms Teams Session 3 - Implementing change and monitoring progress - 10 February 2026 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm - Online Ms Teams Session 4 - Sharing Summit - 12 May 2026 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm - 2 High Street, Perth
Presenter: Meg Brough - Perth and Kinross
Aims and Outcomes: Increase knowledge, understanding and confidence to develop digital literacy within the context of your setting, and how to use digital tools to support all aspects of learning and teaching.
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Digital Improvement Programme (Secondary) Target Audience: Suitable for all practitioners in a secondary setting who are looking to improve their own practice or to use digital technology to support a larger area of their school development plan. This is new enquiry-based training programme will support staff to implement digital tests for change in their settings. • Practitioners will have an increased knowledge, understanding and confidence to evaluate and improve the quality of digital learning experiences in their Primary setting. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1 - Research to Support Improvement - 16 September 2025 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm Online Ms Teams Session 2 - Identifying an area for improvement - 18 November 2025 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm Online Ms Teams Session 3 - Implementing change and monitoring progress - 24 February 2026 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm Online Ms Teams Session 4 - Sharing Summit - 12th May2026 - 4.00pm - 5.00pm 2 High Street Perth
Presenter: Meg Brough - Perth and Kinross Council
Aims and Outcomes: Increase knowledge, understanding and confidence to develop digital literacy within the context of your setting, and how to use digital tools to support all aspects of learning and teaching. Practitioners will have increased understanding of how to use research and professional judgement to implement a small test for change and measure impact. Practitioners will have collaborated with colleagues from other settings to share good practice in using digital learning. Book here: |
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Digital Literacy in ELC Improvement Programme Target Audience: Early Years Practitioners with a lead role/interest to develop digital learning in ELC as an improvement priority 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 goal to improve on an identified area with regards to digital literacy and skills in ELC and work with their team to achieve this. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1: 20 November 2025 - 9.00am - 11.45am - Perth Grammar School, Rm GF060 Session 2: 5 February 2026 - 9.00am - 11.45am - Perth Grammar School, Rm GF060 Session 3: 14 May 2026 - 9.15am - 11.15am - Perth Grammar School, Rm GF060 This training consists of three sessions and attendance is required at each session to complete the Programme. There are tasks set and opptional support coaching sessions between inputs to support practitioners with their test of change.
Presenter: Meg Brough, Pauline Linn and Linda Reid - Perth and Kinross Council
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ELC Induction Target Audience: All new ELC staff, including supply PA, ECP and EYPSAs. This is a mandatory session for all new staff in local authority early learning and childcare settings. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 15 January 2026 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm - online MS Teams 10 March 2026 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm - online MS Teams 20 May 2026 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm - online MS Teams 29 July 2026 - 6.00pm - 7.30pm - online MS Teams
Presenter: Carly Williams, Sally McDougall, Catriona Roberts - Perth and Kinross Council
Aims and Outcomes: During the session you will have the opportunity to: Consolidate learning gained from engaging in the self-directed early learning and childcare induction. Meet members of the PKC Early Years team and other new staff. Ask any questions you may have.
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Introduction to Child Development Target Audience: ELC, Out of School Care and Childminders This session will look at Child development, a holistic approach. What children need to grow physically, socially, and emotionally. Factors that impact on development. The sequence of development. Matching expectations with skill base. The invisible principles of child development. Creating an environment in which children can thrive. How to develop everyday skills and routines.
View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 17 March 2026 - 6.30pm - 8.30pm - North Inch Campus 4 June 2026 - 6.30pm - 8.30pm - North Inch Campus
Presenter: Shona O'Connor - Perth and Kinross Council
Aims and Outcomes: This course will explore child development, and explore what factors can contribute to healthy development and what factors can contribute to unhealthy development. You will look at what the implications can be in later life and why a good level of development is so important in helping to shape children and young people. Book here: |
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Mentors in Violence Prevention - Early Intervention Target Audience: Primary staff This training from Education Scotland is for primary education staff and aims to increase their knowledge and understanding of gender-based violence and give them the time and tools to consider how they can increase awareness of ways to prevent and respond to gender-based violence in their settings. This training links to the Everyone’s Included resources, to support conversations with young people to give them the opportunity to discuss and explore scenarios that they might encounter and equip them with the knowledge and skills of how to manage those situations. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 23 March 2026 - 9.15am - 3.30pm - venue TBC
Presenter: Rachel Rennie & Christy Stevenson
Aims and Outcomes: Increase staff knowledge and understanding of gender based violence. Increase awareness of ways to prevent and respond to gender based violence. Provide time and space for participants to plan first steps for change.
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Mentors in Violence Prevention - 1 day course Target Audience: Secondary staff and partner agencies Mentors in Violence Prevention is an evidence based peer education programme supported by Education Scotland. It is focused on the growing concerns around the level of violence against women and girls in general, but also within the school environment. This course is aimed at schools who are currently implementing the programme in schools but require more staff trained in the approach. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 15 May 2026 - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Berth Park High School
Presenter: Rachel Rennie & Stephen McRobert
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Mentors in Violence Prevention - 2 day course Target Audience: Secondary staff and partner agencies Mentors in Violence Prevention is an evidence based peer education programme supported by Education Scotland. It is focused on the growing concerns around the level of violence against women and girls in general, but also within the school environment. This course is aimed at schools who are currently implementing the programme in schools but require more staff trained in the approach. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 30 April 2026 - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Berth Park High School AND 1 May 2026 - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Berth Park High School
Presenter: Rachel Rennie & Stephen McRobert
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Outdoor Play and Learning at Westbank ELC Target Audience: ELC Practitioners An opportunity to engage in learning centred around designing and delivering high quality play experiences in the outdoors with a seasonal slant. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 19 March 2026 - 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Westbank ELC, Jeanfield Road, Perth 14 May 2026 - 3.30pm - 4.30pm - Westbank ELC, Jeanfield Road, Perth
Presenter: Louise Lockhart and Callum Dougall
Aims: To experience and develop an understanding of delivering high quality outdoor play experiences for children aged 3-5. Outcome: Practitioners will have an increased confidence to implement outdoor play experiences with children.
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PKC Festival of Digital Inclusion Target Audience: all Education and Learning Staff Join us for a full-day inset event at Bertha Park High School dedicated to empowering education staff with the tools and confidence to make digital inclusion a reality in every classroom.
The Festival of Digital Inclusion brings together a vibrant mix of workshops, each aligned to the staged levels of intervention. These will led by a dynamic team of Digital Champions, PKC practitioners, external EdTech providers, and experts from CALL Scotland.
If you are looking to deepen your inclusive practice, this festival offers hands-on learning, inspiring ideas, and practical strategies to help every learner thrive using digital technology. Come along, connect with your colleagues, and discover how digital tools can transform inclusion across our PKC settings.
View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 29 May 2026 - 9.30am - 3.30pm - Bertha Park High School
Presenter: Meg Brough and Sarah Stephen - Perth and Kinross Council
Aims and Outcomes: Increase staff knowledge and understanding of how to use digital technology to support the needs of learners at all stages of intervention.
A final padlet of workshop resources will be available after the event.
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Play on Pedals Target Audience: Practitioners in ELC taking lead for Play on Pedals or Early Years Family Learning Practitioners. Play on Pedals will teach pre-school children about the parts of a bike, how to fit a helmet correctly and the basics of looking after their bikes. Through a series of fun and imaginative activities, they will be helped to develop their balance and control skills, often using a pedal-less balance bike. Play on Pedals has strong links to the curriculum for excellence. View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: 17 March 2026 - 9.15am - 4.00pm - Letham Primary School, Struan Road, Perth 5 May 2026 - 9.15am - 4.00pm - Letham Primary School, Struan Road, Perth
Presenter: Julie Clark and Sally McDougall - Perth and Kinross Council
Aims: to be trained as an accredited Play on Pedals Instructor. Increase knowledge and understanding of benefits of promoting and sustaining Play on Pedals. Equip ELC Practitioners and Family Learning Practitioners to plan and deliver the Play on Pedals programme to nursery aged children. Outcome: awarded Play on Pedals Instructor Certification. Increased confidence to deliver interactive learning sessions with children to develop communication and physical skills that promote cycling in a fun and interactive way.
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Play Pedagogy Approaches to Learning and Teaching in Early Years and Beyond Target Audience: Early Years, Primary and Secondary This opportunity will support Practitioners to use playful approaches to learning and teaching to engage, motivate and challenge learners. Practitioners will: explore the principles of playful approaches and creating an environment which promotes play; increase skills to observe, assess and plan for playful experiences to progress learning; engage in professional enquiry and discussion regarding what is a quality playful learning experience; be supported through their planned learning project.
View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1 - 4 September 2025 - 4.00pm - 6.00pm - Perth location in-person Session 2 - 30 October 2025 - 4.00pm - 6.00pm - Perth Grammar School - Rm GF061 Enquiry project December 2025 - March 2026 Session 3 - 5 May 2026 - location TBC Please attend all 3 sessions as part of this Programme.
Presenter: Pauline Linn - Perth and Kinross Council
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Sport Training Calendar - Schools Target Audience: School staff and volunteers Training opportunities designed to support staff and volunteers to deliver high-quality physical activity and sport within schools. The courses offer a chance to build confidence, learn new skills and connect with others working in similar roles. We hope that this will result in you feeling more confident to take extracurricular clubs within your school and enter the competitive school sport events on offer in Perth & Kinross.
Please view 'Live Active' Sport Training Calendar 2025-26 for further information, and link to book. |
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Teacher Leaders of Inspiring Schools: Co-operative Learning (cohort 1) Target Audience: Identified Teachers or Leaders in Departments or Schools Identified Teacher Leaders will be supported to facilitate Co-operative Learning workshops and activities within LMGs. Participating staff accompanied by LMGs PTs and a representative from LMG Senior Leadership will form a small team and be expected to participate in the training sessions and check-in sessions throughout the year. Programme Overview: View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1: 25 August 2025 - 9.00am - 4.00pm Session 2: 22 September 2025 - 9.00am - 4.00pm Session 3: 8 October 2025 - 4.00pm - 6.00pm Session 4: 4 November 2025 - 4.00pm - 4.45pm Session 5: 19 January 2026 - 9.00am - 12.30pm TBC Session 6: 24 February 2026 - 4.00pm - 4.45pm Venue for all sessions: TBC Attendance is required at all session dates
Presenter: Kirsty Harker (Education Support Officer) - Perth & Kinross Council
Aim: To support participants in facilitating professional learning workshops and activities with colleagues and further improve pedagogical approaches.
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Teacher Leaders of Inspiring Schools: Improving Learning Experiences Target Audience: Identified Teachers or Leaders in Departments or Schools Identified Teacher Leaders will be supported to facilitate a series of planned Inspiring Schools Workshops in their own school or setting. This Programme will focus on developing practice in using the Model of an Effective Learning Experience. Programme Overview: View course detailsDate, Time and Venue: Session 1: 28 August 2025 Session 2: 25 September 2025 Session 3: 6 November 2025 Session 4: 15 January 2026 Session 5: 5 March 2026 Session 6: 7 May 2026 All sessions - 4.00pm - 5.30pm - North Inch Community Campus, Perth Attendance is required at all session dates.
Presenter: Kirsty Harker (Education Support Officer) - Perth & Kinross Council
Aim: To support participants in leading school collegiate sessions and supporting improvements in learner’s experiences.
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