Michelle Skellern

Depute Rector
Banchory Academy
Aberdeenshire Currently on secondment with The Northern Alliance

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@seemescotland train the trainer events in Inverness and Aberdeen this week. Excited to see the young people in the @NAllianceScot supported as we work to reduce stigma and discrimination around Mental Health @Derek_Sawyer_ @Bernade27300176 #keepcollaborating

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

A PT Maths vacancy in a lovely school.

[Aberdeenshire Council Jobs @AbshireJobs]

We are looking for an enthusiastic Principal Teacher Faculty - Mathematics to join our friendly teaching team within @alfordacademy .
📷 Relocation Allowance? 📷
📷 Modern Community Campus? 📷
📷 Time for a new challenge? 📷
This could be the job for you! https://t.co/9siYboq4z7

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Developed in collaboration with officers & practitioners our Safeguarding & Child Protection toolkit has everything you need to ensure robust procedures are in place in your setting https://t.co/k9UOw66Iaa
@FVWLric @SWEIC_RIC @SEICollab @TayCollab @wp_education #KeepCollaborating

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

Come and join us as we read and discuss the important themes in this book. Learn from colleagues who will share their experience as we strive to ensure all our young people are included and belong in our school communities #relationships #keepcollaborating

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

How do we improve behaviour, foster a caring culture & forge sustainable relationships? This term the @NAllianceScot Book Group will be exploring Restorative Practice by @Markfinnis. Find out more & register https://t.co/qybsPQR6Vi @Derek_Sawyer_ @shellyskell1

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@JamesEdPsych The @NAllianceScot are running a 6 week bookgroup on @Markfinnis' book the second half of this term. Dates TBC . Online twilight sessions. All welcome

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@mrtomwebster "Thankyou for making school possible " this actually brings a tear to my eye. You guys do an amazing job x

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@MrsPatersonDHT

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

Join us to discuss how we break down some of the barriers our children and young people face in school. All sessions Tuesdays4-5 30pm. Click on link for more information about individual sessions.

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Join us this term as we explore wellbeing, equality & inclusion through the lens of learning & engagement.

Our five week Let’s Read Let’s Talk sessions aim to build confidence & understanding around a number of current topics. Sign up here ⬇️

https://t.co/RQKFpibKLH

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

I classed myself as someone who was informed about child poverty. And then I read this book; discussing it chapter by chapter with a group of wise and experienced practitioners. I quickly realised that I have so much more to learn.#ChallengePovertyWeek @MoragTreanor

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Day 5 - To close our #ChallengePoverty week highlights we are introducing our Child Poverty Book Group Toolkit, based on Prof @MoragTreanor book Child Poverty, Aspiring to Survive. Must read for all!

We would love to hear your thoughts on this resource!

https://t.co/jcOt3RaRBj

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@FionaLeadbeater I love this.

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

Leos-Urbel et al. (2013, p.91) found that the universal provision of free breakfasts significantly improved attendance within schools and children’s academic achievements. Day 4 of #ChallengePovertyWeek we hear from some pupils who eat a free breakfast at school everyday.

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Day 4 - S1 learners from Charleston Academy in Inverness who used the free breakfast for all were asked their opinions on this. Learner participation is essential for all of us to learn.

#ChallengePoverty week

@Charleston_Aca @HighlandCouncil

https://t.co/jcOt3RaRBj

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

250 000 children (24% of all children) in Scotland live in poverty. Our schools are so creative in working to ensure they are all safe, healthy, achieving and included. Listen to @alfordacademy's journey. #ChallengePoverty @angelawothersp1

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Day 3 - Meet Jo Munro PT Equity, Excellence & Wellbeing @alfordacademy who shares the fantastic work they are doing to tackle poverty across the school community.

From support packages to winter jacket donations and so much more

#ChallengePoverty week

https://t.co/jcOt3RbpqR

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

Yesterday the #bbc reported that 1/10 Scots live in "very deep poverty". We need to think about the implications this has for young people in school - for their wellbeing and their learning. #ChallengePovertyWeek @CPAGScotland

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Day 2 - Our partners at @CPAGScotland @CPAGUK have a suite of fantastic resources to support settings with Cost of the School Day. The e-learning module supports professional learning about child poverty & equity in education.

#ChallengePoverty week

https://t.co/jcOt3RaRBj

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

It is Challenge Poverty Week: Every day we will be sharing resources to help schools break down the barriers which poverty can cause for their learners.

[Northern Alliance @NAllianceScot]

Day 1 - Launching our #ChallengePoverty week
highlights, every day this week we will be sharing amazing examples from across our regions.

Free breakfast for all is one way to tackle the cost of the school day. Check out our NA ThingLink, click 👇🏽

https://t.co/jcOt3RaRBj

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@Bernade27300176 Whoop whoop!

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@fido9000 Yay. Well done OC x

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@MrsHewittDHT @carlybrunton Well done! That makes for happy reading.

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@Bernade27300176 @NAllianceScot Looking forward to hearing the answer.

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

Just roped off a chunk of our grass for #NoMowMay. Excited to see the wild flowers grow.

[Michelle Skellern @shellyskell1]

@mackieHT @AberdeenshireLL @Aberdeenshire @NAllianceScot Thanks Louise, just signed up.