Professional development
Our series is aimed at early years professionals who are looking to learn, challenge themselves, and improve their practice, although anyone is welcome to attend including parents and carers with an interest in the subject.
Want to discover more ideas and tips from Early Years experts?
Visit our main Scottish Book Trust website for articles and short videos.
Interactive online workshops
Interactive online workshops provide a highly engaging and collaborative learning experience, combining expert-led sessions with real-time discussions and activities. In just 90 minutes, you’ll participate in breakout rooms and live Q&A, fostering deeper understanding and connection with others.
As these workshops are not recorded, your attendance on the day ensures you get the most out of this unique, hands-on opportunity.
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Online workshop – Supporting transitions with stories, songs and rhymes
Regular price £30.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Online workshop – Communicating with babies through stories, songs and rhymes
Regular price £30.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per
In-person training days
In-person training days provide a hands-on, immersive learning experience, allowing you to engage directly with trainers and peers in a focused environment. They offer the opportunity for deeper discussions, networking, and immediate feedback, fostering collaboration and practical skill-building.
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In-Person Training Day with Dr Suzanne Zeedyk – 17 September 2025
Regular price £96.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
In-Person Training Session with Professor Nathan Holder – 1 October 2025, 2–4pm
Regular price £40.80 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per
Live webinars
Live webinars offer a unique opportunity to learn and engage in real time, allowing you to connect directly with experts and ask questions as they arise.
If you can't make the live date, the webinars are recorded and you will be sent a private link after the event.
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Webinar – What is gentle parenting?
Regular price £24.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Webinar – Visual literacy and wordless picture books
Regular price £24.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per
On demand webinars
Our On-demand webinars are available to watch immediately and allow you to watch and revisit content whenever it suits you.
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Webinar – Reading, rhythms and routines
Regular price £24.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per -
Webinar – Why language matters in the Early Years
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Webinar – Mitigating the long-term impacts of the pandemic by boosting laughter
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Webinar – How music tells a story
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Webinar – Baby vision and baby books
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Webinar – Songs to support routines
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Webinar – Laughing babies: the secret of our success
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Webinar – Why anti-racist practice is important in the early years
Regular price £24.00 GBPRegular priceUnit price / per