Alison Crawford

Privileged to work as a Principal Educational Psychologist. Wild swimmer with my Ice Maiden tribe. All views my own

[MCR Pathways @mcrpathways]

It's National Mentoring Month, the perfect time to register as a volunteer mentor! As we think about the year ahead, why not consider signing up to mentor a young person in a local school? Learn more at an info session. Sign up: https://t.co/qWigVAk5Gi.

#NationalMentoringMonth

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

A hug in mid-air! 😁😍
A male and female Chaffinch actually having a bit of a lovers tiff at RSPB Greylake in Somerset yesterday! 😅
My best photo of 2025 so far I think.. 😀
It's Friday... please do what you do! 😉🥰♥️🐦

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

IT'S THE FINAL! 🎉 😀

Please choose your favourite photo out of these 4 pictures and vote in the poll underneath! 🙏😊

1. Preening Robin 🐦
2. Robin Singing to the Setting Sun 🐦
3. Baby Avocet on the Run 🐦
4. The Robin Dance 🐦

Please vote for your fave below 😊🐦⬇️

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

*A thread
Please vote to find my best bird photo of 2024!😀
I'm going to post 16 groups of 4 photos each with a poll underneath each group🐦
Vote for your favourite image in each group🐦
The top 2 of each group will go through to the next round!😀
#BestOfBovis2024
Please RT ⬇️

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

We have our final 16 photos! 😀
Thank you for all your votes so far! 😍
Again, please vote for your favourite photo in the next 4 groups below.🐦
Underneath each group will be a poll.
Please RT! 🙏😊
#BestOfBovis2024 🐦

[Carl Bovis @CarlBovisNature]

So here we go, the last 32 photos! 😀
I'm going to post 8 groups of 4 photos each, with a poll underneath each group. 😊
Vote for your favourite image in each group. 🐦
The top 2 of each group will go through to the next round!😀
#BestOfBovis2024 🐦⬇️

[Scottish Women's Aid @scotwomensaid]

The festive season can be a difficult time for many experiencing domestic abuse.

Scotland’s Domestic Abuse and Forced Marriage Helpline is here to support you 24/7. You are not alone.

📞0800 027 1234
📱Text/WhatsApp: [phone]
💻Chat/email: https://t.co/74R1MM1IuA

[Samaritans @samaritans]

We're always open 💚

Retweet this and help us reach someone who might need to know that we're here all Christmas. ❄️

[MCR Pathways @mcrpathways]

Christmas can be magical, but it's not always easy for everyone. If you're struggling, help is available 24/7 via helplines. Please share this post—you never know who might need these resources. Let’s look out for one another, now and all year round 💜

[Early Years Scotland @earlyyearsscot]

Do you have a background in early years? Would you like to start 2025 with an exciting new challenge? We're looking for a Family Engagement Practitioner to work with children and families in East Dunbartonshire, West Dunbartonshire and Glasgow North West
https://t.co/vBf6KWRIJR

[The Robertson Trust @RobertsonTrust]

📅 A reminder that applications for our Nurturing Relationships theme through our Small and Large Grants close on Friday, 24th January at 12 noon.

Find out more about our available funds 👇

https://t.co/aOirr4u2l1

[Iain Nisbet @absolvitor]

Additional Support Needs Update - Christmas 2024 - https://t.co/Mo7kHuyV4D

[Glasgow Early Years @GlasgowEY]

Its Christmas time 🎅! If your Christmas is not quite like the TV adverts, you might like to read Beacon House's alternative guide: https://t.co/2f5wZsK7Yp

[Child Bereavement UK @cbukhelp]

Although you may be feeling sad, it’s important to allow yourself to do things you enjoy - it doesn’t mean you’re not missing your special person.

For more tips from young people on things that can help when you're grieving: https://t.co/MlUcTumGHf

[Glasgow Early Years @GlasgowEY]

Its Christmas time🎅! If you're missing a loved one this year, this can be a difficult time. Winston's Wish have some nice resources to remember loved ones, as well as details of helplines open over the break: https://t.co/sn4Dp2L4bR

[Beacon House @BeaconHouseTeam]

Finding a minute for ourselves often feels impossible! We hope you find these mini mindful moment ideas give you that essential chance to pause.

Download for free:
https://t.co/3A0hfkESjE

[Glasgow Early Years @GlasgowEY]

Its Christmas time🎅! This short video from Nurturing Glasgow is a reminder of how important it is for us as staff to have compassion for ourselves at what can be a hectic time: https://t.co/N3AeWaWdxC

[Dundee Uni TEPs @DundeeTEPs]

Trainee Educational Psychologists in Scotland are calling for an urgent review of funding. With over 25% of funding eroded by inflation, it’s time for change. #TwitterEPs

@JennyGilruth
@ScotGovEdu
@TesScotland
@Aspep1
@RenfrewshireEPS
@AngusEPS

[Glasgow Early Years @GlasgowEY]

It's Christmas Time 🎅! Here are some handy tips for children (and adults!) who may find Christmas a bit overwhelming at times. You might want to share with families: https://t.co/i0oDiOHjcK

[Dan Wuori @DanWuori]

Want to nurture your baby’s early language?

It’s really not rocket science. It just takes your time and attention.

First, your baby is never too young to be spoken to. It may seem odd to have a conversational partner that can’t yet respond in conventional ways. But your baby is soaking your language up like a sponge - even before they are born!

And never forget they learn language from YOU. Not a screen. Speak face to face with your baby. Make eye contact. Limit your own screen time and light up that developing brain 🧠.

Talk, talk, talk. Engage, engage, engage.

You’ll be amazed by the results - and you will have set your baby on the path toward a lifetime of success.