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Bookbug Session Leader online refresher training

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Bookbug Session Leader refresher training supports previously-trained Bookbug Session leaders who are returning to leading sessions after some time away, or who were trained some time ago or want to update their Bookbug practice.

Upcoming training and how to register

Dates will be released on a rolling basis throughout the year so check back regularly here, or on your Bookbug Session Leader portal, or sign up for our Working with Bookbug newsletter to be notified as training dates are added.

Please click on the link below that you wish to register for. Please note you must have previously completed Bookbug Session Leader training.

Course details

This course will:

  • Update Session Leaders on new Bookbug resources for practitioners and families
  • Suggest new songs, rhymes and stories to refresh Session Leader practice
  • Support discussion around the joys and challenges of leading Bookbug Sessions and give everyone a chance to share best practice

Cost

Training is funded by the Scottish Government and Creative Scotland’s Youth Music Initiative at no cost to participants.

Eligibility

You must have previously completed Bookbug Session Leader training. If you are unsure if you have attended Bookbug Session Leader training, please get in touch with us and we will check our records.

We run regular refreshers and everyone who has been previously trained is welcome to join at any time and for any reason.

Format

A 2-hour long live, online session, with a comfort break halfway through.

To attend online training, you will need:

  • A computer, laptop or tablet that has a camera and microphone - you are required to be seen and heard to participate. A mobile phone is not suitable due to the format of the training.
  • To be able to access Zoom or Microsoft Teams (depending on the platform of the session you registered for)
  • To be registered individually on the training course and participate on your own individual device

Contact us

If you have any questions or need additional support, please contact the Bookbug team at [email protected] or 0131 524 0179.