Quality Improvement Officer for Early Learning and Childcare. All views are my own.
Joined April 2018
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8 May 2020
When I return to school please start with where I am and not where you think I should be. I don't want to catch up, I want to see my teacher and my friends. I want to feel safe and secure while I try to make sense of a 'new normal'. #aimhigh #letsgetitright #transition
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9 Sep 2025
We are delighted to have @PeteMoorhouseEY delivering training in Shetland this week. Woodwork, nurturing creativity and block play.
Sharing crucial messages along with practical support. Looking forward to the impact of this for staff, children and families.
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25 Jul 2025
Play residue - the tangible remnants left behind after children have been engaged in play.
When visiting Sandwick Out of School Club this week I was reminded that you can see creativity, learning and exploration without directly observing play. You’re never too old for blocks!
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19 Feb 2025
It was great to have colleagues from Education Scotland and SDS at the Head Teacher Development Day to share information on learner profiles. Exciting to be at the stage of implementation and with a focus on what is important to children and young people.
@graemepwallace
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Chloe Kerr retweeted
28 Jan 2025
🚨 We are thrilled to launch national key messages to support early interaction from pre-birth. These key messages will empower parents and carers to foster strong connections from the start. Let’s make every interaction count! Chatting Together: bit.ly/4aEyX6w
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25 Jan 2025
Reflections are visible when it’s still. I’m often reminded that this is the same when observing children. Being still; stopping, standing back and watching gives time and space to really notice. 🤍
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8 Jan 2025
Learning through real life contexts. It might take longer, it might require discussion but it will be so much more meaningful.
Allowing children to think, question and notice will support deeper learning.
#beingme
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6 Jan 2025
It was great to start the first day back with ELC staff focusing on capturing learning and moderating learning stories. I’m still convinced that answers to most questions can be found in Realising the Ambition.
Simple, intentional and meaningful with children at the centre. 🩷
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3 Dec 2024
Play in action in at Cunningsburgh School yesterday. Every child was doing something they were interested in and every child was either consolidating skills or developing new ones.
I loved that in two separate rooms children were building the Titanic.
Meaningful learning. 🙌
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27 Oct 2024
The role of the adult is so important. Sometimes children notice and lead their own learning and other times an adult can comment or pose a question to provoke thinking and extend learning.
Opportunities for real life numeracy and maths are everywhere, especially outside.
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25 Oct 2024
Child initiated play - the child knew exactly how this was going to work and was in control. The adult was the patient and needed to answer the questions asked.
Writing for a purpose, new vocabulary, taking notes, knowing mistakes are ok.
Capturing learning is assessment.
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10 Oct 2024
It was a privilege to listen to and learn from @steve_munby this afternoon.
Imperfect Leadership is the one book that has taken me a long time to get through. Only because every page is so full of wisdom, I have to stop and take time to reflect.
13 May 2022
This book is so thought provoking and challenging. Across Scotland there is an optimistic future for ELC and beyond. 🤩
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Chloe Kerr retweeted
9 Oct 2024
As part of my doctorate study ‘Portraits of Play Pedagogy in Scottish Primary 1 Landscapes’ I am seeking the voices of teachers of Primary 1 children across Scotland
Please help if you can, or pass on to those you know who may be able to
Thanks ☺️
forms.office.com/e/A3rWM60d9…
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8 Oct 2024
As an adult you can:
- Give me time
- Give me space
But also:
- Give me your attention
You can learn a lot about me by watching and listening. Actions, emotions and words are all communication.
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19 Sep 2024
Working in early years is special for many reasons and this is one of them…
I came home to some post today. A very thoughtful friend sent some autumnal resources to share with children who might not experience aspects of this season in Shetland. 🩷
@hdan5912 thank you!
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4 Sep 2024
The momentum for high quality play is not only inspirational but is making a difference to children and families.
4 Sep 2024
Congratulations to our ELC and primary practitioners for completing the @NAllianceScot Play Pedagogy Collaborative Enquiry Programme last session. Read all about their enquiry journeys and stories of improvement. rb.gy/x7pxk1
@cheryllynnsharp @Garvachy11 @EducationScot
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13 Aug 2024
What schools do to prepare for children rather than what children need to do to prepare for school. 🩷
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Chloe Kerr retweeted
11 Aug 2024
All the very best to colleagues across Scotland for session 2024/25. Many will be returning and many beginning their journey. Never forget you make a difference to young people. There are many negatives said about our education service but never underestimate the potential.
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10 Aug 2024
“Our aspiration should be to promote in babies and children a sense of belonging by providing them with their entitlement to continuity of learning in a caring and respectful environment which reflects the setting’s unique culture.” 🩷
RtA, p.89
#transition #beingme
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