Learn
Engage with your own professional learning through a range of professional learning programmes, online learning activities and national, regional and local events.
Professional Learning Activities (PLA)
Activities are designed to provide relevant and appropriate learning across a broad range of themes, as well as stimulate reflection on your professional practice with an emphasis on the positive impact of the learning on children, young people and adult learners.
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Programmes
Find out about leadership programmes facilitated by Education Scotland, as well as those offered by recognised organisations. Programmes of professional learning offered by external providers have been reviewed and endorsed by Education Scotland. View the PLL brochure and find out more about our programmes.
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Events
Search for events related to Education Scotland leadership programmes and professional learning opportunities. In line with Scottish and UK Government advice and guidance, we are currently delivering all our PLL activity remotely using online platforms.
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Coaching and mentoring matters
Coaching and Mentoring Matters is an online resource to support and develop coaching and mentoring skills for education professionals at every stage of their career.
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Programme applications
Find out below when applications are open to our Professional Learning and Leadership programmes. Learn more about the full range of programmes on offer and our applications timetable in the PLL brochure.
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Masters learning
Masters learning is an online resource which has been created to provide information around the different aspects of undertaking a Masters-level programme. You'll find details around university providers, programmes, funding and general information. It is designed to ensure that you have the information you need to plan your next steps in engaging in Masters learning.
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Middle Leadership+
Middle Leadership+ offers middle leaders across Scotland the opportunity to explore the influence of middle leadership in education.
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Video resource library
A collection of recorded webinars and professional learning sessions led or supported by the Professional Learning and Leadership Team.
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