The professional learning activities in this level are appropriate for staff who support children and young people who require targeted support, for example with severe and complex needs or complexity of need. They may also be appropriate for learners receiving skilled level of support.

There are a range of activities and resources, in a variety of formats to select. This is not an exhaustive list and further additional resources for enhanced support will continue to be included as the framework evolves.

Scottish Educational context and knowledge

Scottish Government: Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC): GIRFEC planning

Communication and Collaboration: Developing positive relationships

Effective communication and collaboration

Involve me - ways of involving people with profound and multiple learning disabilities (PMLD) in decision-making and consultation.

Relationship Based Approaches

CALL Scotland: Severe and Complex Support Needs

Child wellbeing and development

Safeguarding and Child protection (Mandatory training will be provided by local authorities)

Wellbeing

CYPMH: Professional Learning Resource

Child development

Language and communication development

SLCF - The Communication Trust - Specialist Level online learning. (Login required)

CALL Scotland: Webinar - North Lanarkshire Communication Friendly Resources

Symbols for All - provides teaching resources in an accessible format for learners with additional support needs.

Additional Support Needs – Complex Needs

Milestones to support learners with complex additional support needs

Principles into Practice - Scottish Transitions Forum

OpenLearn Create: Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy 2.0 Supporting Dyslexia, Inclusive Practice and Literacy

Refer to your local authority for

• Moving and handling training
• Personal care training

Personal and professional development

DigiLearn: Professional Learning

DigiLearn: Upcoming Webinars

PAMIS: Promoting a more inclusive society