The official Twitter account for the Professional Learning and Leadership Team. Learn, explore and connect @EducationScot #EdScotPLL

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We are delighted to welcome Donna McMaster as our new Chief Executive. Donna brings a wealth of experience to the role and will apply her expertise to lead Education Scotland through this crucial period of refocus and change.
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📢 Applications open The ASN Teachers’ Programme (Cohort 2) is a free, national professional learning opportunity for aspiring and current ASN teachers. 🔗 Find out more: ow.ly/mZ0k50YT68v Closing date – Midnight Sunday 31st May 2026
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We’re looking forward to welcoming Donna McMaster as our new Chief Executive at Education Scotland as we refocus our organisation to support the move into a new phase for Scottish education. Donna has shared her reflections on the opportunity ahead. 👉ow.ly/gSeP50Yy5f4
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Professional Learning and Leadership retweeted
We are pleased to announce that Donna McMaster will join Education Scotland as Chief Executive. Donna brings a wealth of experience to the role and will apply her expertise to lead Education Scotland through this crucial period of refocus and change. 👉ow.ly/Yzgi50Yy2h8
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We're running a spring series of webinars to provide updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle! Join us on Thursday 19 March to hear about the specific progress to date on English and Literacy. 👉ow.ly/gL1950YmB1M
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We're running a spring series of webinars to provide updates on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle! Join us on Thursday 12 March to find out about the tools and resources available to learn more about how the curriculum is changing. 👉ow.ly/7KJK50YmAUE
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We're off to a strong start in 2026! Scotland’s educators can access a rich range of professional learning opportunities to support practice in January. Find out what’s on offer and register👉 bit.ly/49AALyh @EducationScot @edscotcld @ESTeamELC
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For headteachers and those holding the Standard for Headship – applications are now open for our 2026 sessions! “Thinking space isn’t a luxury, it’s a catalyst for change.” Choose to attend in-person or online. Apply now: bit.ly/41F2ZDD
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Looking ahead to December, we have two upcoming webinars for educators Wed 3 Dec 9:15am to 10:15 am Leadership with Dr Simon Breakspear bit.ly/4a3XTpp Mon 8 Dec 4pm to 5pm Planning session for those completing Middle Leaders Leading Change bit.ly/4nVPbhQ
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Registrations close tomorrow, but there's still time to sign up!
Sign up to join our upcoming Curriculum Improvement Cycle webinar, on Thursday 20 November at 4pm, to hear about progress to date. 👉ow.ly/SzSF50XqtQM
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📢Middle Leaders Leading Change self directed learners! Join our supportive session for help planning your Change Initiative and explore examples from past participants. Monday 8th December at 4pm Register bit.ly/4nVPbhQ #EdScotMLLC
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Don't forget to download your PLA certificate as proof of your professional learning! All of our PLAs are available to Education Scotland website account holders to start anytime! Start browsing here bit.ly/4htZBSd @EducationScot @edscotcld @ESTeamELC
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Education Scotland is now a curriculum focused organisation, centring on the design, delivery and ongoing improvement of the curriculum that is taught in schools and settings across the country. Find out more 👉ow.ly/BWVG50XlIoV
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Here's what you've been learning on the Education Scotland website! October's top 3 completed professional learning activities were... View all of our self-directed learning and sign up for an account here bit.ly/4htZBSd @EducationScot @edscotcld @ESTeamELC
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Education leaders - join our webinar with @tiecampaign on embedding LGBT-inclusive practice in line with Scottish Government guidance 🔹Strategic actions 🔹Whole-school approaches 🔹Tackling prejudice-based bullying Register here👉 bit.ly/4q9bRMm
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November is fast approaching, so here's a list of the upcoming Professional Learning and Leadership sessions for educators. Browse and sign up to these opportunities and more here bit.ly/42Fb5wH @EducationScot @ESTeamELC @edscotcld
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Probationer teachers and mentors - this one's for you! Join us on Tuesday 28 October at 4pm for a friendly intro session to help you get the most from our Enquiry in Education online resource. Just a few more days left to register bit.ly/4myIiBe @EducationScot
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Education Scotland is changing! This year we’ll continue to refocus through reform with curriculum as our primary focus. Watch this space for more news and updates.
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📢Today is the last day to apply for our Leadership Professional Learning programmes. Application forms close at 11:45pm tonight. Browse and apply here 👉 bit.ly/3JiDbHf @EducationScot @edscotcld @ESTeamELC
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"The LPL programme was one of the best professional learning experiences I have had in my 26 years of teaching." See how the Leading Professional Learning programme can transform your leadership journey. Applications close on Friday 12th September bit.ly/4mR4Qxp
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