Nurture isn’t a room, restorative isn’t just a set of questions, kindness isn’t weakness and exclusion isn’t a behaviour strategy

What is a child? Challenging our assumptions. Critical engagement with theory. @DarlingMcq

Great end to my second week on the course, here’s to the future!!

The last hour of class before heading out onto placement in a weeks time! good luck for placement everyone!! 🎉

Such a brilliant Ted Talk, can’t wait for placement to begin on Monday!

My first day of placement as a student teacher complete and what a fantastic day it was! Day two here I come! 👩‍🏫

Refreshed Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) practice guidance has been published by Scottish Government. It aims to provide practitioners with confidence, clarity and practical support to continue to implement GIRFEC. Find it here ➡️ gov.scot/publications/

Find gentle ways to fill up your cup ☕️ pause, read, stretch, walk, nap 💕 Image: Museum of Happiness

First day back on placement in Dunfermline today and what a delight it was! Seeing all the smiley faces as I walked in the door made the nerves and stress both disappear. Now it’s time to knuckle down for 6 weeks and smash this tutor visit! @AbdnPGDEprimary

I am so proud of what I have achieved. SE1 at @PitreaviePS has finished and what an amazing time it has been! Primary 5 and Ms Adams you will be missed more than words can say. Thank you for the memories!x

Approach your goals gently, with intention. One step at a time Image: instagram.com/laurajaneillus…

Well, just like that, it is our last day on the PGDE course at Aberdeen University. I thought this quote seemed fitting for today. Can’t wait for our reunion in May 🥹🤍University of Aberdeen @AbdnPGDEprimary

Spending the first week of the Easter Holidays in Portugal, having some much needed r&r before heading back out on placement for the last 5 weeks of the PGDE course @AbdnPGDEprimary

Looking forward to welcoming WDC Education 2023-2024 Probationer Teachers tomorrow afternoon. Let the journey begin!

The next step in my teaching journey began this afternoon. An exciting day interacting with other probationers, WDC partners and professionals! August I’m ready!!! 🎉

Graduation 2023 PGDE primary - Couldn’t have done it without the support of these wonderful people. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for Miss Ecclestone 👩‍🏫🤍

Primary 3/4 at Tarbert Academy are celebrating World Book day today by dressing up in their favourite characters from a book! We have had an exciting morning so far with a video from David Williams and now about to tune into #BCLIVELESSONS for some engaging activities!

Stepped out of my comfort zone to take the lead on organising Sports Day across nursery, primary, and secondary. A challenging but incredibly rewarding experience — and a great success overall. Grateful for the support of colleagues and the enthusiasm of all involved 🏏 ⚽️ 😊 🤩