Frequently asked questions
To help you with any queries you may have about the Scottish Learning Festival, we have compiled at series of frequently asked questions.
- Is the Scottish Learning Festival all about ICT?
- Do I have to pay to attend the Scottish Learning Festival?
- What are the opening times of the Scottish Learning Festival?
- Is there a limit on how many staff a school can send?
- How do I get a copy of the Scottish Learning Festival programme?
- Do I have to pre-book seminars?
- Can I attend the exhibition only?
- Is there a limit to the number of seminars that I can attend each day?
- Can I check that my booking has been processed?
- I am having difficulty booking online, where can I get more information?
- Where can I get more information about exhibiting at the Scottish Learning Festival?
- Do I have to book for the sessions within the Scottish Education Village?
- How can my school get involved at the Scottish Learning Festival?
Q. Is the Scottish Learning Festival all about ICT?
No. The Scottish Learning Festival is about teaching and learning and offers a number of opportunities to enhance the education profession by providing
- inspiration and new ideas
- an opportunity to network with peers
- a range of options to enhance the learning and teaching experience for all.
Q. Do I have to pay to attend the Scottish Learning Festival?
No, the Learning Festival is free for everyone to attend. All seminars, keynotes and the exhibition are completely free due to funding from the Scottish Government Education Directorate.
Q. What are the opening times of the Scottish Learning Festival
The Scottish Learning Festival is open on Wednesday 24 September from 09.00-17.30 and Thursday 25 September from 09.00-17.00.
Q. Is there a limit on how many staff a school can send?
There is no limit to the number of staff a school can send; in fact many schools use the Scottish Learning Festival as a staff development day. We would be happy to help with group bookings, email the Scottish Learning Festival team for more information.
Q. How do I get a copy of the Scottish Learning Festival programme?
To request a copy of the programme email The Scottish Learning Festival team or call LT Scotland Customer Services on 08700 100 297.
Q. Do I have to pre-book seminars?
If there are particular seminars that you would like to attend it is essential to book in advance as each seminar has a limited number of seats that are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Any remaining seminar tickets can be obtained from the seminar ticket desk in Hall 4 of the SECC.
Q. Can I attend the exhibition only?
Yes, you can come along to the exhibition only, go to registration page. If you wish to attend seminars once you’re at the Scottish Learning Festival any remaining seminar tickets can be collected from the seminar ticket desk in Hall 4 of the SECC.
Q. Is there a limit to the number of seminars that I can attend each day?
Each person can pre-book to attend all keynotes and two spotlights or seminars per day. You can attend additional seminars on the day, any remaining seminar tickets can be obtained from the seminar ticket desk in Hall 4 of the SECC.
Q. Can I check that my booking has been processed?
To check your booking please call the Scottish Learning Festival hotline on 0870 421 1938. Confirmation of your booking will be sent by email. You will receive your badge and seminar tickets approximately three weeks prior to the Scottish Learning Festival.
Q. I am having difficulty booking online, where can I get more information?
If you are having problems registering online you can call the the Scottish Learning Festival hotline on 0870 421 1938 for assistance.
Q. Where can I get more information about exhibiting at the Scottish Learning Festival?
The Scottish Learning Festival exhibition is managed by Emap Education and is the largest ICT for education exhibition in Scotland. For more information about exhibiting please contact Ruth Stuart-Moore at Emap at ruth.stuart-moore@emap.com or calling 020 7874 0497.
Q. Do I have to book for the sessions within the Scottish Education Village?
No. The sessions are informal and attendees to the Scottish Learning Festival can drop by the Scottish Education Village at any time over the two days of the Festival.
Q. How can my school get involved at the Scottish Learning Festival?
Simple, get in touch with a member of the Scottish Learning Festival team. The Scottish Learning Festival is all about teaching and learning in Scotland, if you would like to share some innovative practice or ideas from your school, then we at the the Scottish Learning Festival team would love to hear from you.