All PL events are open to members and non members.
SLS Professional Learning Programme 2023-24
SLS is the key provider of professional learning for school leaders across Scotland. Our professional learning programme has been accredited by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.
The provision for the coming session will reflect the needs of all members with regards to current educational issues. As in previous years, the professional learning offer will draw on the skills and experiences of current school leaders, as well as having input from our partners in the Scottish educational landscape. The programme will be published on our website and members will receive emails about upcoming events.
A hybrid approach will be taken to the delivery of professional learning events; both virtual and in-person events will be on offer throughout the session. Both members and non-members will be welcome to attend our events.
The professional learning programme will be expanded to include other forms of professional learning as the session progresses. Further information to follow.
Our programme is co-ordinated by Allyson Dobson, Professional Learning Events Co-ordinator.
allyson.dobson@sls-scotland.org.uk
The use of data in an intelligent way can be empowering to school communities, leading to improved outcomes for young people.
Join us at that this professional learning opportunity at which we hear from respected school leaders who will share their thoughts and experiences.
School Leaders Scotland is looking forward to welcoming Fiona Lawrence, Headteacher of Brechin High School in Angus, to this event. Fiona, having recently returned to school following a secondment to the Scottish Government’s Insight team, brings a wealth of knowledge of data systems and will share her reflections on putting ideas into practice in her school setting.
Louise Moir, Headteacher of Mackie Academy in Aberdeenshire, will discuss the use of data in her setting to drive forward attainment and achievement.
Also joining us at the event will be Calum Johnson, Headteacher of Auchenharvie Academy in North Ayrshire. Education Scotland recently published an inspection report for Auchenharvie Academy which highlighted the effective use of tracking systems at school level; the report can be found by following the link below:
This event is open to both members and non-members.
The Scottish Government and COSLA will publish their national Self-Harm Strategy and Action Plan by the end of 2023, which aims to ensure that any person who has self-harmed or is thinking of self-harm receives compassionate, recovery focussed support, without fear of stigma and discrimination.
At this event Amy McLuskie (Scottish Government) and Hannah Axon (COSLA) will be providing an overview of the strategy and action plan and will allow the opportunity for you to ask any questions about what the strategy will mean for you/your School.
Darren Boyd (Penumbra) will also be joining the event to give an overview of Self-Harm Network Scotland (SHNS). SHNS is a national programme which supports anyone in Scotland 12+ who self-harms as well as providing free training to professionals around self-harm awareness. You’ll be able to explore what support you may need and how you can link into these services across Scotland.
This event is open to both members and non-members.
A donation will be made to Penumbra – charity supporting those experiencing mental ill health.
This interactive webinar will explore the role of school leaders in fostering an anti-racist culture across the learning community.
The session will draw on the recently published Anti-Racist Curriculum Principles and how they are being used across Scotland to support teachers to enhance the curriculum offer.
We will also consider other aspects of the Anti-Racism in Education Programme such as recruitment and whole school approaches.
The session will be led by Graeme Wallace and Melina Valdelievre from Education Scotland and will include input from schools.
Open to both members and non members.
