Bookbug Session Leader Training

Bookbug Session Leader training is for staff and volunteers who want to deliver Bookbug Sessions (free song, rhyme and book sessions) in libraries or other community venues with groups of families.

Bookbug Session Leader training covers a wide range of topics, including book sharing, music and child development. The training is very interactive and includes lots of practical activities underpinned by research.

Please note that although delegates will participate in songs and rhymes in the group, delegates will not be asked to sing on their own.

Course aims and objectives

This course will:

Course Details

Course Length: 6 hours (including lunch break)

Cost: Funded

Delegate Numbers: 20 people

Training is also available for those who wish to run Gaelic language Bookbug Sessions.

Eligibility Criteria

Delegates must:

There are three key rules to bear in mind when planning and delivering sessions:

Applying for Bookbug Session Leader Training

Bookbug Session Leader training is our most popular course. The funding for this particular course means we are only able to run a limited number of training sessions each year, so we use an application process to make sure that we allocate spaces fairly and effectively. It is not possible to organise an in-house training session for Bookbug Session Leader Training.

The online application must be completed in one attempt so it is strongly recommended that you prepare your answers to all the questions before completing the online application.

Upcoming dates for Bookbug Session Leader Training

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Key dates

You can also sign up to our regular Working with Bookbug newsletter to be notified when applications are open, or view the rest of our Bookbug training courses.

Bookbug Session Leader Training Sessions are funded by the Scottish Government’s Youth Music Initiative through Creative Scotland.
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