School of Education

This training will examine the key principle of the Reggio Emilia Approach and explore an adaptation of the project approach for young children. Examples will be shared throughout the presentation to develop a deeper understanding of the approach. The environment and aesthetics for learning will be explored to allow educators to revisit and reconsider an alternative approach to learning.  There will be time for small group discussions.

More information can be found on the School of Education webpage.

UNCRC: Article 12 all children have a right to have their voices heard and taken into account.  This training will examine the importance of children’s voice to allow educators to design an effective environment and learning experience which will fully engage the child. As educators, we need to value children’s communications, views, puzzles and feelings.

More information can be found on the School of Education's webpage.

This training will support educators who are starting to implement play pedagogy within the setting. Educators should attend each session.

Session 1 - 2 June 2025

How Young Children Learn – clear links to current research will be examined throughout to allow educators to build a solid foundation prior to making any key changes. 

Session 2 - 3 June 2025

Designing the Environment for Play – an effective model will be explored to allow educators to transform their environment to allow children choice and ownership for their play. 

Session 3 - 5 June 2025

Organising for Learning – explaining the balance of learning experiences for children and the role of the adult to support this. 

Session 4 - 9 June 2025

Observing Children’s Learning – to support children’s learning we need to take time to notice their learning through play. We need to develop observation skills to make effective changes.

More information can be found on the School of Education's webpage.  

This session is for all educators who wish to deepen and extend their thinking around working with and for an increasingly diverse learning community. We will explore concepts from key scholars in the field of inclusive practice to unpack the concepts of ‘inclusion’ and ‘additional support needs’. We offer an opportunity for educators across early years, primary secondary, ASN sector to come together as a learning community to explore perspectives and identify positive actions we can all take on these pressing issues for our current times.

Aims: 
• consolidate an understanding of inclusive education and pedagogy (what it is and what it is not)

• recognise learner diversity as an asset and understand strengths-based working in classroom practice be able to draw on disability theory to reframe our relational working and recognise the rights of the child under both the UNCRC and UNCRPD.

More information can be found on the School of Education webpage.

The Strathclyde Visual Arts Studio is a new facility set up to support students interested in pursuing a career in Fine Art or Design.

The course employs a unique approach, developed over many years, of teaching students a wide variety of skills, encouraging them to engage in an experimental and creative process enabling them to produce a highly individual and imaginative portfolio focussed on their specific area of interest.

The course is designed to concentrate on skills and creativity and will cover all of the main disciplinary areas including drawing and painting, printmaking, sculpture and environmental art as well as in depth support for jewellery, textiles, fashion communication design, architectural and interior design.  There will also be opportunities to consider more specialised areas including computer graphics and animation.

Students applying to higher education will have focussed support with expert guidance on upload processes, personal statements and advice on interview processes and techniques.