Course tutor at Strathclyde PGDE, teacher, mother , EdD student, runner (not necessarily in that order)... Views are in a personal capacity
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26 Jul 2025
Please sign! This is a major issue for many - a friend has a latex allergy. Recently she was ill for several days as there was latex in the chocolate she ate from the packaging! Latex does not need to be listed on packaging despite up to 6% of popn
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23 Oct 2024
Come and join me to explore mentoring relationships in secondary placements!
21 Oct 2024
Mentoring an ITE secondary student? Want to reflect on your experiences as a mentor? Check out our online CLPL twilight sessions ‘Mentoring Matters’ exploring mentoring in a secondary context. Oct 29 & Nov 12 4-5.30pm Info & register- tinyurl.com/3xuwbnbw
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9 Oct 2024
Practitioner Enquiry Tip of the Week: fitting evidence collection into teaching and learning. Dolly's rule is that enquiry should fit into the 9-5. If this is going to happen then pedagogic evidence needs to be seen and valued as research evidence /1 🧵
#PractitionerEnquiryTotW
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10 Oct 2024
We're still looking for Professional Update reviewers in Scottish schools to take part in an interview about their experiences of the process. Link below👇Please RT @GTCS @UofGEducation @EdScotPLL @GCCLeadLearn @AHDScotland @LeadersScotland @ScotPLNetwork @UofGHeadship
29 Sep 2024
Are you a #ProfessionalUpdate reviewer in Scotland willing to share your experiences of the process? We're looking for fully registered teachers who have been PU reviewers for at least 2 years to participate in individual interviews: tinyurl.com/53fxj8fb
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19 Aug 2024
I know there are maybe some 360 secondary schools you could work in…but why not consider coming and working with me!
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17 Aug 2024
Sooooo anyone interested in joining my department? 🥹🥹🥹
Teacher of Modern Studies - Prestwick Academy - SOA10228 - SOA10228 | South Ayrshire Council | myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/council…
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12 Aug 2024
Best wishes to all of our Probationer Teachers who are starting their jobs today. Remember, you can make a difference to our children!
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5 Aug 2024
What do you know about the experiences of parents in prison or about how to support their children?
**FREE ONLINE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SESSIONS IN SEPTEMBER**
If you have signed up for this already, you will receive an e-mail from us this week with more details.
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2 Aug 2024
🌟Ready for a career change to teaching?🌟Modern Languages offer holders can now apply for the Teaching Bursary in Scotland! 🎓📚Receive up to £20,000 in support. Start your teaching journey today at teachingbursaryinscotland.co… #Teaching #Education #Scotland #ModernLanguages #Bursary
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1 Aug 2024
Hello August… that means it is THIS month that we welcome our #StrathPGDE and secondary degrees with teaching to @StrathEDU 🤩 we still have spaces in a number of our secondary courses, find out more on our website and apply via Clearing #Teaching strath.ac.uk/studywithus/sub…
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2 Aug 2024
Probationer Teachers @gcc Induction day 2 Thursday 8th August - 9.15 or 1.15. City Chambers. Lots of important information and a chance to meet colleagues! @Doug_GCC @EdISGlasgow @gtcs
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1 Jul 2024
#StrathEdD applications to be part of our 2024 part time cohort close on the 16th July. 9 subject specialist pathways. A fast track route through taught phase for those eligible. Scholarships available for P/T students. Great community. Please RT. @StrathEDU@UniStrathclyde
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1 Jul 2024
⬇️Strathclyde Hidden Voices Network⬇️
If you work with children & YP/families affected by imprisonment, this is for you!
Scan the QR code below to note interest for our 3-part CLPL: Unlocking Rights.
More information will follow.
#StrathHiddenVoices @ajcorrigan @gmac_mcneil
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14 Jun 2024
Calling all GCC ProbationerTeachers. If you didn’t manage to attend t induction day 1, please complete the form contained in the QR code. Also, if you haven’t done so, please contact your school. @gtcs @GCCLeadLearn @EdISGlasgow
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5 Jun 2024
Looking forward to welcoming our new Probationer Teachers to induction day 1. Wednesday 12th June 9.00-3.00. Banqueting Hall, City Chambers!
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4 Jun 2024
Three titles for three twilights in September.
Each online session = 1 hour
If you are creating PRD targets for next year, these sessions might be of interest.
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4 Jun 2024
#StrathHiddenVoices Network is organising free twilight CPD opportunities in September. If you are interested in supporting families affected by imprisonment, this is a good way to develop your knowledge and understanding in a supportive and collaborative environment.
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4 Jun 2024
Great opportunity for early career academics in education to have their work recognised (and win a prize😁) ⬇️
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30 May 2024
‘Mumpsimus’, 16th century: one who insists that they are right (or wronged) when all evidence points to the contrary.
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31 May 2024
And just like that another PGDE is over. It has been a pleasure to work with a great group of students and our partner schools. Didn’t quite live up to the chaos coordinator accolade as I didn’t manage to round up everyone for a final picture! Now, time to fly 🎓 @StrathEDU
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