early years team in Midlothian
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Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Check out this message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, highlighting what we have planned from Monday!
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🧮The first round of Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding is now open! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities!
👉ow.ly/Kg9b50Z7G0c
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Farm animals can carry germs we can’t see.
🥪 If you’re visiting a petting farm or zoo, only eat or drink in designated picnic areas or cafes.
🧼 Always wash your hands with soap & water first & make sure young children do too.
More advice: nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors
#SafeFarmVisits
ALT An adult and child sit at an outdoor picnic table on a farm, with food items on the table and a pushchair nearby. The text on the image advises eating only in designated picnic areas or cafés and washing hands before eating. Public Health Scotland branding appears in the corner.
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May 25
Reminder it's the last chance to give your views on the proposal for a new all-through school at Shawfair & to realign the catchment areas of Danderhall Primary School and Dalkeith High School.
The consultation closes on Wed 27 May.
Give your views: ow.ly/JePn50Z3JVq
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May 23
Vogrie Spring Forest Bathing: slow down and connect more deeply with nature by enjoying a quiet, gentle and mindful guided walk in the grounds of Vogrie Country Park. With Wild Rose Forest Therapy. Saturday 30 May, 10:30am-1pm. Tickets £25.63 via ow.ly/Hce650YT6KX
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May 21
Check out the conference tab for all the goings on from the 2026 conference. Scroll to the bottom to access this years presentations scottishmathematicalcouncil.…
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May 21
Parents and carers! We need you! Please take part in our survey to tell us about your family's experiences of ‘out of school childcare' eg before/after school, activities and holiday care. Closes 29 May.
surveymonkey.com/r/GKNP7SZ
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Currently working as a headteacher or manager in an ELC setting? Want to work with our ELC team on national priorities? Then come and join us as Early Learning and Childcare Education Scotland Associate!
Apply by 31 May: ow.ly/mY1n50Z2zLl
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Happy #NationalNumeracyDay! Find out more about the free resources and activities available👇
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🔍 It’s #NationalNumeracyDay! Did you know the Numeracy and Mathematics Professional Learning Community on #GlowScot has lots of online learning modules and resources to support practitioners? Explore it now!
👉ow.ly/pxeM50Z0960
#glowspotlight
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🤝 Relationships Still Matter
A new five session professional learning series on understanding behaviour and strengthening relationships.
📅 19 May to 4 June 2026
💻 Online
🔗 Find out more and register education.gov.scot/events/
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Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Here is a message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, on what’s in store for next week!
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Join our sessions in May & June to explore the key elements in the following new guidance:
- Responding to substance use in schools
- Whole school approach to responding to racism
- Included, Engaged, and Involved: Improving Attendance
Sign up here 👉 ow.ly/zhKB50YYfEu
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New guidance on the national approach to promoting and managing attendance in Scottish schools was published in March 2026.
Come along to our online session from 4-5pm on 2 June to explore the key elements of this new guidance.
Sign up here 👉 ow.ly/Uqrq50YYao5
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We are recruiting for new teachers in the following areas:
▪️Curriculum Leader of Physical Education
▪️Art & Design
▪️Biology
▪️ Support for Learning
▪️Design, Engineering & Tech (suitable for probationers doing the flexible route)
Check 👉 myjobscotland
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Want to gain a national perspective in the education system? Then why not join us as an Education Scotland Associate (ESA)?
We're looking for ESAs with specialisms in Maths Week Scotland, ELC, & Curriculum Improvement Cycle.
Apply here before 31 May: ow.ly/qZkg50Z07QQ
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May 12
Tickets are still on sale for the conference this Saturday. Ticket sales close on Thursday afternoon. Don't miss out! scottishmathematicalcouncil.…
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May 6
Teacher of English - Newbattle High School myjob.scot/TSPRLm #midgovjobs
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May 6
Learning Assistant ASN ELC - Rosewell Primary School myjob.scot/TSPRCJ #midgovjobs
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May 5
Facilities Assistant x4 - Various Locations myjob.scot/TSNMSt #midgovjobs
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