Applications are now open for the fourth cohort of the anti-racist professional learning programme,

Please find more information about applying for the Building Racial Literacy programme under the under the “Applying for the programme” section of this webpage: https://professionallearning.education.gov.scot/learn/programmes/building-racial-literacy/

Due to the high volume of applications anticipated for this fourth cohort, applications from nationally-identified priority groups will be accepted first.  The priority groups include:

• Headteachers
• Middle Leaders (Deputy Headteachers, Principal Teachers and managers/practitioners with formal leadership responsibilities)
• Initial Teacher Education (ITE) practitioner / Community Learning and Development (CLD) training provider / Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) training provider
• CLD and ELC practitioners
• Practitioners working in Comhairle nan Eilean Siar and Shetlands (local authorities that haven't been represented on previous BRL cohorts)
• Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic practitioners

We are aware through the process of application leeting, under the category of CLD training provider - priority will be given to CLD managers and leaders with responsibility for staff, and those responsible for CLD workforce development/professional learning.

Participants on the Building Racial Literacy programme are expected to commit to all the programme dates. The programme is facilitated online, please find below the key programme dates:

• Recommended Welcome Webinar: 30th October (4pm)
• Induction Part 1: Monday 13th November (2 - 5pm)
• Induction Part 2: Thursday 23rd November (2 - 5pm)
• Webinar 1: Monday 4th December (4pm - 5:30pm)
• Webinar 2: Monday 22nd January (4pm - 5:30pm)
• Webinar 3: Tuesday 6th February (4pm - 5:30pm)
• Sharing the Learning Summit: Friday 15th March (9am - 4pm)