This morning marked the launch of 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-based Violence 2024 @PerthandKinross Thanks to @JohnSwinney for his opening remarks, he made clear that he and @scotgov are fully behind this important work. Thanks too @RockChoir#Perth you were brilliant 🤩
Privileged to be at the launch of the Child Impact Assessment toolkit @PerthandKinross Designed to make a huge difference to the lives of c & yp impacted by the criminal justice system. #PrisonReformTrust
Privileged to be at the launch of the Child Impact Assessment toolkit @PerthandKinross Designed to make a huge difference to the lives of c & yp impacted by the criminal justice system. #PrisonReformTrust
🌍This Wednesday! Join us on #WorldChildrensDay for a online assembly for primary-aged children with BSL interpretation.
🌱 Learn how climate change impacts children’s rights & hear about inspiring campaigns led by young human rights defenders.
Watch: https://t.co/Ir9m4Smswb
A highlight of my month so far. Inspirational professional learning led by our secondary classroom practitioners @PKCEducation today. We even made scones at the leadership of learning input……. Thank you to all who made this happen.
Please do join me this Tuesday if you're a school leader at any level to explore how we can leverage the benefits of Gemini Advanced in our everyday work.
There are no real shortcuts to hard-won knowledge, but there are some shortcuts to hard work.
Yesterday we took evidence on reforms to the senior phase of education in schools.
@LouiseHayward3 reflected on the recommendation in the Independent Review of Qualifications and Assessment to not have external exams at National 5 ⬇️
Watch the meeting: https://t.co/ZEfGgN6sfs
Depute Head Teacher - Secondary, St John's RC Academy, North Inch Community Campus, Perth - PKC12073 | Perth and Kinross Council | myjobscotland https://t.co/VyhIFmjAil # via @myjobscotland
My time as an ESO is coming to an end. It has been the most wild ride. From presenting at Dynamic Earth, achieving my PDGE, being quoted in Forbes & a book!
EdTech is an incredible community. I’ve met professionals I hope to stay in touch with wherever my journey takes me next.
We received some fantastic news today! Thanks to all pupils and staff for the huge efforts that have gone into achieveing this award over a number of years. We have a great school and it is good to get some external recognition of the fantastic work going on!
We are delighted to have formal recognition of achieving the triple digital award! Digital Schools, Digital Wellbeing and Creative Coding! @Schools_Digital@PKCEducation
A fabulous boost for our school community. Well done everyone! 👏 🏆 🏆 🏆
Well today just gets better and better! We have achieved our Digital Schools Wellbeing award too! Well done everyone! So proud of the whole school community 🥳👏@PKCEducation@Schools_Digital@PKCDigSkills
New: Gov responds to Hayward qualifications review
- exams “will not be removed from all N5 courses”
-but there will be "less reliance" on exams and more "internal and continuous assessment"
-and "more work needed" on Scottish Diploma of Achievement
https://t.co/eWRRXE7Krf
📣 This is a special leadership development opportunity for headteachers and deputies across Scotland. It’s a personal investment that supports your professional self too. Would highly recommend 👇
Exciting news!
Thanks to the generous support of @THunterF we are running 8 Head Teachers’ Leadership Academies in 2024, with 8 more planned for 2025.
Head teachers or deputy head teachers in Scotland are invited to apply here: https://t.co/rvhylHGrs7
Education services in Scotland must "take responsibility for their own improvement", says @ADEScotland - as it launches a self-evaluation framework for education authorities
https://t.co/mn7IAQAPTD
We're super proud to have been working in partnership with @PKCEducation, local schools, clubs & countless volunteers for 20 years to help young people experience the benefits of physical activity & Sport in P&K!
#GetActivePK