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.@AHDScotland on the outdoor education bill "Undoubtedly [it] seeks to introduce a positive entitlement for pupils, but... it is like suggesting buying new carpets while the roof is falling in." tes.com/magazine/analy…

What primary leaders really think about the Scottish education bills tes.com/magazine/analy…

Working with colleagues from @AHDScotland at their National Council, focusing on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle through the lenses of ELC, ASN & Primary.

Testing literacy and numeracy in P1 under fire again - this time from primary school leaders @AHDScotland research finds a "widely held view that P1 assessments are time consuming and unreliable" - as well as "inappropriate" tes.com/magazine/news/…

Just 27% of primary heads would recommend the role - now @AHDScotland is calling for a national funding formula to address variability in provision for ASN pupils The Scottish primary leaders' body also wants an end to the en masse testing of P1s tes.com/magazine/news/…

The proportion of Scottish primary heads who would recommend the job to others has dropped to its lowest-ever level, according to an @AHDScotland survey. tes.com/magazine/news/… @Emma_Seith

The @AHDScotland is looking to appoint a deputy general secretary for the first time in its history, as its membership of primary school leaders doubles tes.com/magazine/news/…

For the first time in our association's history, we are looking to appoint a Deputy General Secretary. For more details: ahds.org.uk/news/recruitin…

Our General Secretary is delighted to be representing AHDS at the @NASUWT national conference in Liverpool over the next couple of days. Thanks for the kind invitation.

As new data shows scale of violence in Scottish schools, first minister John Swinney embraces debate over 'toxic influencers' stemming from TV drama Adolescence and Gareth Southgate lecture. tes.com/magazine/news/… @TesScotland #FMQS

Well done to our semi finalists for our VoiceBox Awards from R15. We have one other joke that was put through to the final, what a funny bunch! Well done 🌟 @RCSLT #voiceboxaward2025 #voicebox2025

Time is tunning out for the RCSLT Scotland Voicebox competition to find Scotland's funniest kid! Today we wanted to remind you that you can communicate your joke in lots of different ways: signing, speaking or using AAC. Find out more at: #section-1" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rcslt.org/scotland/voice… #VoiceBox2025

I’m showing my support for VoiceBox, Scotland’s national joke-telling competition for primary school children, designed to raise awareness of the crucial role that communication plays in a child’s development #voicebox2025 Find out more here: rcslt.org/scotland/voice…

Have you heard the one about a politician trying to tell a good joke? I’m sure the primary pupils in Lothian can do better! @RCSLT I’m encouraging local schools to take part in #VoiceBox2025, Scotland’s national joke-telling competition for primary school children! The competition is now open, and I'm encouraging each school to nominate their funniest joke by 1 April 2025. Find out more: buff.ly/4b6nEnz

Well done to all the pupils who took part in your school competition @PortknockiePri1! 👏🎉 And a big congratulations to Brooke on her win! We can’t wait to hear your winning joke! 🤩 #voicebox2025

There's just 4 weeks left to enter the #voicebox2025 competition! Don’t miss your chance to submit your school’s funniest joke🎤 🏫 Open to all primary schools in Scotland 🗓️ Entry closes: 1 April 2025 Enter now by clicking the link: #section-4" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">rcslt.org/scotland/voice…

A hard hitting report on ASN from Audit Scotland today: audit.scot/publications/a… The conclusions are a surprise to nobody working in schools. AHDS member surveys have consistently pinpointed the need for better resourcing of ASN as the no.1 issue amongst school leaders.

Recently stepped down from school leadership - retiring early or moving back to the classroom? Prof Moira Hulme form UWS would be keen to hear from you. Please consider getting in touch with her to help the system learn more about the reasons why.

In December we published a Curriculum Improvement Cycle discussion paper called ‘Towards an Evolved Technical Framework.’ Sign up to our webinar to learn more about this paper. 👉ow.ly/T6hT50UJrax

Want to become an Education Scotland Associate? A range of positions are now available for those with a specialism in Additional Support Needs (ASN). ESAs will help support improvement activity across the Scottish education landscape Apply now: ow.ly/65le50ULWaM