Kate Smith

Mama to four amazing humans. Striving for better in early education and beyond

[ScotGov Childcare @ELCScotGov]

The updated #SettingTheTable guidance was published yesterday. https://t.co/FpPMuw2t50
A webinar will be held on 11 November 2024 to support #teamELC for the implementation of it by August 2025. Link to the registration in comments. @ScotGovEdu

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@gemma_thomas Just spent a week taking these and had zero side effects

[Rosie @RosieJGSmith]

What a buzz, Play is the Way. Super presentations and displays from schools across D&G #DGCEducation #DGCPlay #DGCFroebel

[DGCFroebel @DGCFroebel]

Amazing learning letters to share children’s progress at Canonbie.

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@MrN_Primary 8 minutes ❤️

[Challenging Gender Stereotypes @GFNScotland]

Ch 4 explores the gendered expectations we find in the world. From kids tv, clothing & toys through to music videos & pornography there's a drip drip of messaging which reinforces harmful stereotypes. Being aware is important if we want to challenge! #GenderStereotypes

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@DonnaGreenx @FroebelTrust @SachaPowell1 @froebeledin @LintonLass Lovely to meet you Donna, I’m feeling loved, connected and inspired- just as ‘he’ would have wanted! Safe home x

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@Sue_Cowley @EYTalking I was an experienced EY teacher who (along with a hefty pay cut) was made to complete a grad dip in childhood practice to stay in the sector when teachers were replaced by managers in my LA. My EY specialist degree meant nothing but is good enough to be a higher paid teacher!

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@Mr_Minchin @kellyb11218 @MisstahCook @MissCBowes @HeartsatPlay @PlayScotland @EducationScot @CarolCampbell4 @AlmaHarris1 @LouiseHayward3 @edublether @PrimaryRocks1 We need more teachers like this in schools for ALL ages. When asked to empty his school trousers so I could wash them I found a die cast Lightening McQueen in my sons pocket. He’s 15.

[Lynn McNair @LynnMcNair]

Something AMAZING is going on in Dumfries and Galloway ELC. The @Froebelian presentations from our @MHSES Froebel in Childhood Practice students were shared with such passion - the development projects were totally inspirational.⁦@froebelfutures⁩ ⁦@FroebelTrust⁩

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@sirmobbsalot Not in Scotland 😩

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@EdadventuresM I don’t agree with it at all- when I realised it was basically setting my daughter up for a lifetime of ‘it’s ok to take work home’ mindset that curses me

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@CiarnaC @CreativeSTAR Most of my class remove their shoes on entering nursery which is lovely…until there’s a fire drill in winter and they have to stand on a soggy field in socks! We already ask parents to provide wellies so didn’t want to add the financial burden of slippers too

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@caitrionambalfe Family first. Always ❤️

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@LouiseD44986590 @suzannezeedyk The stigma attached to ‘holding them back’ is something I have been challenging for a very long time, it’s exhausting and frustrating, and very hard to change

[Give Them Time @GiveTimeScot]

1.Parents need to develop thick skin with all the accusations levied at us whether that be about our parenting style, choices or the assumption that we 'don't understand' or 'don't know' something. Or shockingly that we are judged on the basis of our class, postcode or job.....

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

@likeplastic_ Before, 9

[Kate Smith @CanonbieKate]

At age 17 I had a baby, was single and couldn’t drive. I got myself and my son to school every day in all weathers to complete my A Levels (it had a staff nursery attached to it which I was thankfully allowed to use)
Hard times 😬

[Dr. Aaron Bradbury @AaronTeamEC]

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Free #TeamEarlyChildhood Giveaway. @tamsingrimmer has donated a signed copy of her book, Developing a loving pedagogy in the EYs. Just retweet and like to be in the draw. You have until Wednesday 13th October 7pm. One person will be chosen at random. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

If you work in any kind of childcare or in CfE early level, please check out the latest Upstart blog ... big changes are on the way & EY people need to respond to the consultation.
@KateJohnston3 @GiveTimeScot @NdnaScotland @ScotChildmind @suzannezeedyk
https://t.co/Xh1zHzMC8f