Professional learning opportunities for 2026-2027
Education Scotland supports education professionals to make a difference in the classroom, school and wider community through access to a wide range of:
- professional learning
- leadership opportunities
As education professionals you engage in professional learning to stimulate your thinking. Through professional learning you can ensure your practice is critically informed and up-to-date.
View the national model of professional learning.
Find the upcoming professional learning programmes and resources for 2026 to 2027. You can also view this on canva.
The Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) is a programme focused on reviewing and evolving the curriculum.
Learn more by:
- visiting the CIC website
- signing up for the CIC newsletter
- watch the following video
This professional learning offer is indicative and subject to final confirmation.
For all professional levels
Building Racial Literacy
Facilitated by Education Scotland.
Equalities Policy Guide
Facilitated by Education Scotland
Equity: Mitigating the impact of poverty on children and young people Self-directed learning programme facilitated through partnership delivery.
Leading Professional Learning
Facilitated by Education Scotland.
For aspiring and existing ASN teachers
Additional Support Needs Teacher Programme
Facilitated by Education Scotland
For primary school practitioners
Gender-based violence early intervention
Facilitated by Education Scotland
For practitioners
Pedagogy in Practice
Facilitated by Education Scotland.
For middle leaders
Aspiring to Middle Leadership
Self-directed learning programme facilitated through partnership delivery.
Into Headship
Facilitated by Education Scotland in partnership with Universities and Local Authorities.
Middle Leaders Leading Change
Self-directed learning programme facilitated through partnership delivery.
For headteachers new to post
In Headship
Facilitated by Education Scotland in partnership with Universities and Local Authorities.
For headteachers and those who hold the Standard for Headship
Leading the How of Change
Facilitated by Education Scotland
For all professional levels
Community learning and development
Learning to read in the early years
Supporting young carers in education
Supporting care experienced learners who are adopted
For practitioners
Early career teacher numeracy and mathematics (primary)
Early career teacher numeracy and mathematics (secondary)
Inclusion, wellbeing and equalities framework