Simon Leitch

Quality Improvement Manager, South West Education Improvement Collaborative (SWEIC) ‘Whether you think you can, or you think can’t, you’re right.’

[OECD Education @OECDEduSkills]

Can creativity be taught?

The latest PISA study on creativity in 15-year-olds shows that this can vary depending on students’ environments.

How can schools better foster creative thinking in young people?

Read the study👉https://t.co/G3CTnCpE0y

#CreativeMinds24

[South West Educational Improvement Collaborative @SWEIC_RIC]

Delighted to announce that @SWEIC_RIC @SouthWest Connects virtual school has just won the Digital Transformation Award Category at the @TheMJAwards UK 2024 @DGCEducation @EacEducation @NAC_Education @SACEducation

[Jenni Donohoo @Jenni_Donohoo]

What happens when 1 of the 5 leadership capacities (#OntarioLeadershipFramework) is not in place? If we set goals, align resources, promote collaboration, & use data but fail to engage in courageous conversations, we will end up with a maintenance of the status quo!

[Gargieston PS & ECC @Gargieston]

Our P6&7 pupils are in their final session in our first week of the @AyrshireDeal topic!

Our pupils have worked collaboratively developing their creativity and character skills!

The atmosphere has been electric! 💙

@SWEIC_RIC @EducationScot @EastAyrshire @DYWScot

[EEF @EducEndowFoundn]

💡 Our Early Years Teaching and Learning Toolkit summarises the best available evidence around what works in supporting young children’s development.

Download here: https://t.co/0IRmbSLmFy

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

So, roped in once again with my eldest daughter Rebecca at @thehugandpint to see the phenomenal @speedyortiz @sad13. Sat next to the merch stand- it’s going to cost me! Already lovin’ the vibe!

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Scotland’s Equity Toolkit is an interactive learning #resource to improve leadership, learning & teaching to support young people, families & communities impacted by poverty. Find it here 👉 https://t.co/FZyxuECJbk

#EducationScotland #ScottishAttainmentChallenge #SAC #equity

[ADES @ADEScotland]

Interesting piece from @Emma_Seith on #RICs SG rapid review of RICs “has found much to praise.” Forthcoming @OECDEduSkills report will also talk of a “number of strengths “. Areas for improvement also identified but with a reduction in resource, that will be a challenge.

[Henry Hepburn @Henry_Hepburn]

In November, edu sec Jenny Gilruth announced that money for Regional Improvement Collaboratives was being diverted elsewhere. Now, a Scottish govt review has praised much of what RICs do.

Was it the right move to remove support for RICs? https://t.co/qO0HDxPpLa @TesScotland @tes

[Emma Seith @Emma_Seith]

New: Scotland’s network of Regional Improvement Collaboratives is to have its funding cut, but a forthcoming OECD report is expected to recommend developing them further

Full story ⬇️

https://t.co/tRKefmjeBz

[South West Educational Improvement Collaborative @SWEIC_RIC]

Today @SWEIC_RIC are sharing a reading recommendation for schools promoting creative thinking. We have schools piloting this framework to improve creative learning habits in the classroom. #keepcollaborating
@NAllianceScot @SEICollab @wp_education @FVWLric @TayCollab

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

https://t.co/cLRgYrj8Kn

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

🚨 There is a system-wide concern about reduced levels of attendance in Scottish schools, particularly since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Read our report, 'Improving Attendance: Understanding the Issues', to better understand what impacts attendance.

👉 https://t.co/axtNAPenFk

[Adam Grant @AdamMGrant]

A key to learning from everyday mistakes is learning to laugh at yourself.

Self-deprecating humor disrupts defensiveness and builds humility. It reminds you that you're only human.

Taking your responsibilities seriously should never stand in the way of taking your ego lightly.

[The Promise Scotland @ThePromiseScot]

Booking for The Promise Scotland, ‘Stories of Change’ conference is OPEN

If you are a part of an organisation working to #KeepThePromise, this is for you.

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

Completely inspired this morning with P6&7 at @Gargieston launching their Deep Learning ‘Big Questions’ about the Ayrshire Growth Deal. Blazing a trail in curriculum design and innovation. @AyrshireDeal @NewPedagogies @SWEIC_RIC #pupilagency @EacEducation @McKellarG1107

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

Thoroughly enjoying @NAC_Education Collaborative Day Event focusing on Improving Attendance. @SWEIC_RIC #attendance

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

@TeachingAwards @dgcouncil Many congratulations Sheelagh. So very well deserved! 👏👏👏👏👏

[The Pearson National Teaching Awards @TeachingAwards]

We're so pleased to announce that our final Gold Winner is the winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award...congratulations Sheelagh Rusby of Dumfries & Galloway Council (@dgcouncil) in Scotland! #teachingheroes

[Simon Leitch @LeitchSimon]

Great morning session at @Dumfries_House on Learner Agency as part of our @SWEIC_RIC Curriculum Innovation delivery plan in partnership with @EducationScot @McKellarG1107 @southayrshire @EacEducation @DGCEducation @NAC_Education #keepcollaborating #curriculum