CIRCLE - Professional Learning
How to use CIRCLE
East Lothian is committed to CIRCLE as one of the key resources available to practitioners that supports our journey towards more inclusive universal practice across our schools and Early Learning & Childcare settings.
Instructional videos are available below to guide practitioners through how to use the two main tools.
CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale
Tutorial 1
This video explains the structure of the Inclusive Classroom Scale (CICS).
The CIRCLE Implementation Team recommends starting with the Inclusive Classroom Scale before progressing to the Participation Scale.
CIRCLE Inclusive Classroom Scale
Tutorial 2
This video guides practitioners through East Lothian's most recent version of the Inclusive Classroom Scale (CICS) and how to use it to support self-reflection and improve practice.
CIRCLE Participation Scale
Tutorial 1
This introductory video explains the structure of the Participation Scale (CPS).
CIRCLE Participation Scale
Tutorial 2
This video guides practitioners through Part 1 of East Lothian's version of the Participation Scale (CPS) - the assessment process.
CIRCLE Participation Scale
Tutorial 3
This video guides practitioners through Part 2 of East Lothian's version of the Participation Scale (CPS) - the planning and reviewing process.