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  SSERC offers a vast portfolio of professional learning (PL) programmes for STEM educators in Scotland. Our curricular based PL is offered to everyone: childminders, early years workers, primary and secondary staff as well as lecturers, technicians and those who work with young people in non-formal settings such as youth workers and in the CLD sector.
  
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Resources
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  Within this section you can find a large selection of teaching resources covering a range of Science and Technology areas. The vast majority of these involve hands-on practical work and range from simple experiments for early years through to Advanced Higher project ideas and teacher demonstrations.
  
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Early Years & Primary Professional Learning

SSERC offers a range of STEM professional learning opportunities for Early Years and Primary practitioners. Our professional learning is centred around practical, hands-on activities, which are linked to the Curriculum for Excellence.

We offer face-to-face courses and online sessions, including SSERC Meets. Many of our courses feature resource kits, allowing you to try activities in the classroom or share your learning with colleagues. Supportive online materials are also provided. Most of our professional learning opportunities come at no cost to your setting or are supported by funding.

You can find out more about each course and apply for a place below.

What is a SSERC Meet?

Online twilight STEM professional learning
Live on Teams from 3:30 - 5pm
No cost - SSERC Meets are funded by the Edina Trust and Scottish Government
One person applies on behalf of your setting. If your application is successful, a group of practitioners can take part
Resource kit shipped to your setting
Supportive online materials

You and your colleagues join us to take part in a range of practical STEM activities, using the resource kit provided. We encourage participants to ask questions and share ideas during the session.

Please contact us at primary@sserc.scot with queries about any of our professional learning, or to discuss bespoke courses which can be offered.

Early Years and Primary Professional Learning Courses

Full Professional Learning Calendar

SSERC Meet Open – STEM by the Book 24th February 2026

SSERC Meet Open – STEM by the Book 26th February 2026

Embodied Learning Self Study

The Weird and Wonderful World of Mosquitoes SSERC Meet 5th March 2026

The Weird and Wonderful World of Mosquitoes SSERC Meet 10th March 2026

Embodied Learning - Changing Pedagogy 19th March 2026

Investigating Space - Webinar 17th March 2026

SSERC Meet Open – Zoom In Zoom Out 16th June 2026

SSERC Meet Open – Zoom In Zoom Out 18th June 2026

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Professional Learning Calendar

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Professional Learning Event Archive

Online Learning

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