Erstwhile psychologist, Outdoor Education Centre Manager, (could always be better) mountaineer, lover of food, beer (particularly Weiss) and long stories
Is Labour so scared of Reform it's reduced to aping Nigel? Will Sarwar's broken pledges on Grangemouth be remembered in 2026 Holyrood elections?
Audrey Nicoll MSP. Did she really choose to quit? And why we back Tory Liz Smith on outdoor education. Listen https://t.co/pqT4PMbnVr
This morning we took evidence from @mspliz on the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill.
The financing of centres to allow them to support children with additional support needs was a subject we explored.
Watch the meeting: https://t.co/vvNDocSizE
As part of our consideration of the Schools (Residential Outdoor Education) (Scotland) Bill we visited @SBroomlee.
Find out more about our visit in this video ⬇
At 9.30am tomorrow we'll hear from @mspliz, who introduced the Bill. Follow along online: https://t.co/Ojdaev1QKo
Without this campaign more of Scotland’s residential outdoor centres would be closed and many young people would be missing out on life changing experiences. Please take the time to vote.
Delighted that young people from @SOEC_orguk Dounans Centre are on the front cover of @ScotsMagEd@ScotsMagazine highlighting the important benefits of Outdoor Education on Young People’s Mental Health
Some of the headwaters of the rivers Spey, Tay and Dee can all be traced to just one hill: Carn an Fhidhleir (Carn Ealar) in the Cairngorms. (Niche tweet for geeks.)
We’re delighted to announce the launch of The Outdoor Education Recovery Fund! The £500,000 @scotgov fund will support the delivery of outdoor learning via education partnerships. Find out more and apply: https://t.co/xQWw4G948i
This means that we now have pledges from @ScotTories@theSNP@scotlibdems@ScottishLabour@scottishgreens to guarantee residential experiences at outdoor education centres for young people. We couldn't have done this without all our followers and supporters. Thank you
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I’m Heartbroken to have lost my opal wedding ring while in Cromer, UK with friends today. We never went on the beach so i know its not lost in the sand & i just retraced my steps but nothing, im hoping for a little ‘social media ring miracle.
Scotland have produced guidance for school trips resuming in the summer term:
https://t.co/XQVuBA1AaG
There are very restrictive rules here - At levels 0,1&2 children can go on holiday with multiple other families and stay in a room together - but not on a school trip?
Exactly this @MDavidson_OBT . A whole sector waits, impotently. This is a disservice to Scotland’s Young People and contrary to @scotgov’s espoused values. @JohnSwinney updated guidance is required NOW.
A great policy seminar planning group meeting this morning @YouthLinkScot prepping for Online Policy Convention: A Right to Youth Work - Save the Date. Its going to be a good one!!! 👍👇👇👇
https://t.co/5HYvPmdyre