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eLearning Hub

Since 2020, our eLearning Hub has provided a wide range of online programmes in collaboration with organisations and services across Scotland’s children’s sector. The following courses are available online for free.

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Now available
Once you are registered, simply follow the links below to access your next module.
  • Building good relationships
    Working with children and young people.
  • My Rights, My Say
    Supporting children and young people with additional support needs in schools.
  • GIRFEC
    An introduction to Getting It Right For Every Child.
  • #KeepThePromise Learning Programme 1
    Module 1: Understanding care experience and the role of pupil support staff.
  • #KeepThePromise Learning Programme 2
    Module 2: Practical approaches for supporting care experienced pupils
  • #KeepThePromise Learning Programme 3
    Module 3: Creating positive care experienced communities within schools.
  • More Than My Trauma 1
    Let’s Talk Trauma: a guide for young people and professionals
  • More Than My Trauma 2
    Vicarious Trauma: Support your wellbeing at work and recognise vicarious trauma.
  • Vision impairment in preschool children
    Understand what it is, learn multisensory learning techniques and strategies to promote inclusivity.
  • Participation
    Practice techniques you can use to meaningfully engage the young people you work with.

Want to commission an eLearning module?

We partner with charity learning, such as Little Man Project, to develop custom-made, interactive content and deliver this via our learning management system.

If you’re interested in commissioning an eLearning module, our Learning and Events team will manage the project from start to finish, keeping you informed and involved every step of the way. We’ll guide you on key areas such as accessibility, language, and design, and use our expertise to make sure your module meets the outcomes you want your learners to achieve.

To find out more, or to suggest ideas for topics for new eLearning courses, please contact us.

Open University Learning Portal

This learning portal was developed by The Open University (OU) in Scotland in partnership with Children in Scotland, offering courses to support a wide range of practitioner needs. Courses are focused in key skill areas including education in the early years, additional support needs and mental health and wellbeing. As well as professional development specific to children’s services, there are also courses in technology, leadership and equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Can’t find what you’re looking for? We can work with you and your team to deliver training solutions designed specifically for your needs.