Stepping Stones is a professional learning programme for recently qualified teachers in the first four years of their career post probation. It is developed in partnership between Education Scotland and GTC Scotland, together with post-probation teachers.
This session, Stepping Stones has a variety of exciting professional learning opportunities and support to offer. This diverse programme offers a range of options which you can select and shape into your own professional learning pathway. The programme is flexible, and you can engage in as many offers as you wish. Book upcoming events in the Workshops section below.
Stepping Stones will run from September 2021 to June 2022.
Browse through a provisional outline of the programme.
This programme aims to increase the confidence skills and knowledge of early career teachers through interactive professional learning experiences which support thinking, reflection and engagement with the Professional Standards. Opportunities to co-create and lead aspects of the programme are also available.
Stepping Stones is for all registered teachers in their first four years post-probation.
The programme will be delivered online. Register here for the information session on 8 September 2021 and find out more.
Sign up for workshops and current offers here - more to follow soon:
It’s all about relationships - Wednesday 15 Sep, 16:30-17:30
Explore the benefits of building positive relationships in your classroom or setting.
Taking a closer at practice and assessment as enquiry - Monday 27 Sep, 16:30-17:30
This introductory session will allow potential participants to begin to explore assessment as enquiry.
Reading group - Thursday 30 Sep, 16:30-17:30
This introductory session will introduce you to the Stepping Stones Reading Group and what it is all about
Teaching numeracy and mathematics - Wednesday 6 October, 16:30-17:30
Increase your confidence and understanding in the teaching of numeracy and mathematics.
UNCRC, What is it?, Why does it matter? How can we embed it? - Wednesday 10 November, 16:30-17:30
If you would like to participate in the Stepping Stones professional learning programme, please complete this registration form.