Upstart Scotland

Campaign to introduce a kindergarten stage for children aged 3-7 (rights-focused, relationship-centred and play-based). Tweets by Upstart founder, Sue Palmer.

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Latest Upstart newsletter just out! Read about the Parliamentary Round Table on reasons for a kindergarten approach in P1 and Upstart's forthcoming AGM.
@KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @suzannezeedyk @realdcameron @PlayScotland @kirstenharrold
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[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Latest Upstart newsletter just out!
@KateJohnston3 @jonolesley @suzannezeedyk @GiveTimeScot @playscotland @fultonsnp
https://t.co/tkkWOveeYL

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Scottish premiere in Balerno, Edinburgh, 11-9-26 with Q&A by @suzannezeedyk & Ian Smith.
@fultonsnp @KateJohnston3 @givetimescot @_ChildrenFirst @JonoLesley @connect_scot
https://t.co/uSnt101HTp

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

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[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Tracking!! This video is based on English practice, but we have the same problem here in Scotland.
Too much paperwork, too little time for the children.
@KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @fultonsnp @givetimescot @connect_scot @suzannezeedyk

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[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Looking forward to speaking at this event in September - 24 authors, all speaking about subjects linked to Upstart's aims. Sounds like a terrific day for £15!
https://t.co/osyMCY3j5J
@KateJohnston3 @JonoLesley @GiveTimeScot @suzannezeedyk @connect_scot @CalumCampbell_ @fultonsnp

[Kate Johnston @KateJohnston3]

Require every primary school to have a published plan for outdoor free play - Petitions https://t.co/i6BTEp1UUu

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Day of Play next Saturday at QMU. Sounds brilliant! Hope lots of Upstarts will be there.
@KateJohnston3
@JonoLesley @tam_baillie @PlayScotland @connectedbaby @connect_scot @Creative_Voices @stramashoutdoor https://t.co/Wdz9tarLJC

[Go Radio @thisisgoradio]

Glasgow City Council's new education boss is being praised for rolling back screen-use in schools.

John McGhee's been appointed executive director of education. The former teacher has effectively banned tablet and mobile phone use in nurseries and will limit their use in primaries.

The move's being welcomed by families, and campaign group Smartphone Free Childhood.

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Currently working as a headteacher or manager in an ELC setting? Want to work with our ELC team on national priorities? Then come and join us as Early Learning and Childcare Education Scotland Associate!

Apply by 31 May: https://t.co/F10onGt5hD

[Jacqueline E Alexander @Wizzyswords]

@UpstartScot Totally... sadly for some it doesn't get started - not necessarily through a lack of care but through a lack of 'child literacy'? Agree love and play are an infant's literacy...

[Lesley Riddoch @LesleyRiddoch]

Lots of agonising about Broken Britain. Look east. Finland is world's happiest country 9 years running AND in top 10 most income equal. Affordable kindergarten & school at 7 = happiest kids & best results.
Film plus Q&A - Thurso Weds 20th & Stromness 25th https://t.co/gp9vU3hyVh

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

With only 3 weeks to go until International Day of Play, we're thrilled to see how many of you are getting involved!

We would love to know how you're celebrating! Let us know in the comments! 👇

Don't forget to register if you haven't already: https://t.co/YTPf1zpnaZ

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Of course all literacy achievement begins in infancy. Loving care for babies/toddlers, inc talking/singing to/with them; telling stories, sharing nursery rhymes; as time goes on reading story books.
But it doesn't start by aiming at literacy. It starts by sharing love & play.

[Jacqueline E Alexander @Wizzyswords]

Poor reading hitting headlines AGAIN!

LET’S ALL BE NURTURERS | THE FUTURE IS NOW!

When children are not nurtured
The fall and they fail
When children are nurtured
They soar and they sail

Use the link to find #free resources to nurture ALL children
https://t.co/gd9TNUDGo4

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

11-16 May is Scottish Childminding Week! Among the many ways childminders provide vital support, they also play a crucial role in fostering play-based learning, enabling the child's right to play. A well-designed play environment supports children’s:

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Eleven years ago today Upstart started tweeting! #MyXAnniversary

[Play Scotland @PlayScotland]

How are you planning on incorporating the #InternationalDayofPlay into your school day this June?
Two ways are to make extra time for play at lunch, or play a Stay & Play after school.
🤸‍♀️
What are you planning on doing?
https://t.co/YTPf1zpnaZ

[Educational Freedom @edfreeuk]

Researchers at the Open Uni are undertaking a piece of research to provide evidence to help MPs, Peers, LAs, and education settings understand why families are choosing elective home education or flexi-schooling, understand existing processes, & to shine a light on best practice.

[Upstart Scotland @UpstartScot]

Jings!
All Scotland's political parties' attitude to 'childcare' misses the point. If we want society to thrive, we have to provide the two essential ingredients for healthy development. They are LOVE and PLAY.
This isn't rocket science. It's the science of human development.

[Lesley Riddoch @LesleyRiddoch]

Reform in Scotland has absolutely no policy on childcare.
This is recording of @UpstartScot hustings where Reform candidate said there’s no mention of childcare because it’s complicated and they haven’t figured out a policy yet. Jings. https://t.co/nZJArfnYQt

[Lesley Riddoch @LesleyRiddoch]

Reform in Scotland has absolutely no policy on childcare.
This is recording of @UpstartScot hustings where Reform candidate said there’s no mention of childcare because it’s complicated and they haven’t figured out a policy yet. Jings. https://t.co/nZJArfnYQt