As schools return, I sit by the phone...praying. The reality is if I don't get work, I'll lose my home. I am it for my son and I. It's just me. If any secondary school in North, South or East Ayrshire needs supply, I'm available! General, Bio, Chemistry, HE, SfL. 💔

This post is not the easiest that I have ever done but the time is right, this is the best job in the world ⁦East Renfrewshire⁩ #weareIMS Head Teacher - ERN05181 | East Renfrewshire Council | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/east-…

This is a very interesting article and very much worth reading. Concerns are rising that the great opportunity offered by the Hayward recommendations is going to be missed, much to the detriment of our young people.

Interesting article worth your time from Gillian Hamilton in Tes Scotland - 'What I’m learning from seeing education in every part of Scotland' (Gift link): tes.com/magazine/analy…

“Debaters develop knowledge, critical-thinking skills and the confidence to express their opinions - three areas that the Scottish curriculum sadly undervalues” tes.com/magazine/teach…

Totally support this 👇

I’m very proud that University of Glasgow UofG MVLS has been able to contribute to this important initiative to support female medical students from Afghanistan to come to Scotland. #WorldChangingGlasgow

My piece reflecting on the joint 50th anniversary celebration for SERA BERA event in May is in this edition of Research Intelligence. Also in issue 160 Dr Anna Beck on democratic and participatory approach to policy development in Scotland #serapeople

UK 15-year-olds at bottom of European satisfaction league. We need a new social contract for young people. apple.news/Axe1B7pW3RP2Ay…

British youth are unhappiest in Europe; especially girls Too much poverty. Too much obsession with exam scores. Uncontrolled social media. Time for change. theguardian.com/society/articl… Bridget Phillipson steve munby Mel Ainscow Vivienne Porritt OBE FCCT FRSA Richard Gerver

This is promising, a lot of good people in the new curriculum review group, such as Jon Hutchinson and Jo-Anne Baird, and I’d recommend anyone interested in knowledge-rich curriculum read Zongyi Deng’s work, very interesting stuff building on Michael Young

New school year, same go to advice from Dylan Wiliam (2016): 1. Nobody cares how much you know until they know how much you care. The 9 things every teacher should know. tes.com/magazine/archi…

A fabulous session SCRCM highlighting ambition, challenges and creativity across the system. It is just disappointing that ScotGov Education are not currently taking forward the Louise Hayward “It’s Our Future” report to realise such ambition. #Leadership #Curriculum #IDL

Super 1st symposium SCRCM ‘Saying the Unsayable: Asking the Big Questions of Curriculum for Excellence’ 🤓 Enjoyed sharing space with speakers from schools, LAs & HMIe 👍🏼 Desire for change is there with strength & talent in our education system 🚀#itsourfuture Douglas Hutchison

School Leaders Scotland is very pleased that our concerns have been listened to by SQA and a collaborative approach has resulted in this positive change for learners.

Looking forward to the conversation

We’re inviting schools in Wales to take part in a project aimed at developing support for curriculum and assessment design. If your school would like to get involved in this educational opportunity, please click here to find more information hwb.gov.wales/news/articles/…

HT Notre Dame High excited to be representing GCC at Excelerate Conference in Aberdeen with Mrs McInally St Thomas Aquinas and Mrs Thyne KPSS. Keen to hear how this network has supported project-based learning In schools.

We continue to to live in such uncertain times. We await an announcement abt the future of Scottish Education nxt wk from Jenny Gilruth ScotGov Education I live in hope that we prioritise #curriculum Curriculum reform is not just an adjustment, it’s a necessity. EdIS Glasgow Douglas Hutchison