Phil Thompson

@JohnMasonMSP @ScotParl John, I know we would agree to disagree over @282liz 's work to progress the Residential Bill while under @SP_ECYP scrutiny, but I valued your views in person & online. I hope we create an equitable and fair policy for all of Scotland's learners as act becomes reality.

Strange feeling to have cleared out my office (same one for 15 years!) and be leaving Holyrood @ScotParl for the last time. But my local office near Parkhead X remains open until 30th April.

Excellent news on Weds from @ScotParl ! After a lot of campaigning, @NatalieDon_ finally announced Financial Resolution for @mspliz 's Residential Bill, meaning it proceeds to further Stage 2 parliamentary scrutiny. Much to do, but what an opportunity for Scottish learners!

Significant research showing just how far we are lagging behind other European nations in outdoor learning provision, despite all of its distinct educational benefits. We must do better. stir.ac.uk/news/2025/sept…

Just 12 days till ⁦@scotgov⁩ supports or thwarts the will of ⁦@ScotParl⁩ over a week’s outdoor education for all Scots kids. Technical measure for Private Member’s Bill to progress not forthcoming from Scotgov. Why - surely MSPs should decide? thenational.scot/politics/25458…

Without action from @NatalieDon_ 13 days from now @mspliz 's bill making a residential an entitlement for all falls. There is no recourse, game over. If you think this is wrong, go to residentialbill.scot Download a letter, write to Natalie Don, email your MSP etc. Do it now!

A clear, inciteful and balanced piece by @LesleyRiddoch in @ScotNational today, supporting @mspliz's Residential Bill, meanwhile @NatalieDon_ refuses to publish financial memorandum. Full text at drive.google.com/file/d/1W_2IsP… Without action, this bill will fall on Sept 26th!

The will of Parliament must not be ignored 👇

Crucial few days for @mspliz 's Bill! See bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… A debate later today in @ScotParl , then 2moro @NatalieDon_ explaining to @SP_ECYP why no financial resolution published since March. Undemocratic? Bill will fall on Sept 26th without a financial resolution.

Here are some of the pages from the report, but read it! Go to ardroy.short.gy/Impact24-25 and #supportoutdoorresidentials

Our thanks to teaching staff for providing evidence - @BlairvadachOEC @MacallaMike @AHOECUK @FredaFallon_OBT @BlairvadachNeil @timfarron @SAPOE_org @FifeCouncil and full credit to Ardroy's instructional team - they are the changemakers! @LesleyRiddoch @bairdy8019 @NatalieDon_

Delighted to publish Ardroy's Impact Survey for 2024-25! Have a read at ardroy.short.gy/Impact24-25 Feedback from teachers 3 weeks post Ardroy collated into graphs & quotes. Evidence like this supports value of @mspliz's Bill to make residentials an entitlement for all. Please share

The Scottish Government are dragging their feet over @mspliz 's Bill, but good to see investment in provision for young people. When will @NatalieDon_ publish the financial memorandum re the bill?

@StenaLineUKIE @SarahBeaumontt Dave - the sailings update page has not been updated yet..... Surely on a day like today when lots of people are wary about travelling the website should be bang up to date? Poor show.....

@SarahBeaumontt Sorry, our sailings updates page has been updated ^Dave

@StenaLineUKIE please can you update your website that gives crossing updates for Belfast Cairnryan…either the 11.30am has departed OR it’s delayed. It can’t be both…

Hello @trafficscotland there was a broken down car in the carriageway N-bnd on the #A82 just N of Firkin Point crawler lane @ 0810 this morning. Police Scotland aware. What 3 words location strutted.courtyard.reconnect

Residentials change lives! Here's the 2nd tranche of images we took this year, imagine if every child in Scotland had this opportunity, despite background or affluence! This is why we need to support @mspliz bill to make it an entitlement for all. #supportoutdoorresidentials

We took 8,017 photos this academic year! I know, as I've looked through all of them and found about 80 of the best, some of which will be in our Impact Report to be published in Aug. Here's the first half, the remainder to follow tomorrow.

Thanks @mspliz ! Very +ve conversations had around funding, sustainability & limited progress on the Residential Bill. With evidence like the latest stats from our Impact Survey (to be published soon) the need to #supportoutdoorresidentials is greater than ever @AHOECUK

An important week for Education 👇

@POferriesupdate to complaint@poferries.com on 16 Apr 2025, at 20:49

@Phil_Ardroy Hello Phil, we're sorry to hear this. Can you please confirm which email address this was sent to and what date it was sent?

🚢 #POLarne & #POCairnryan | We’re currently experiencing disruption on our Larne-Cairnryan route. Some sailings on Friday 11th April 2025 have been affected. Email notifications have been sent to all impacted passengers. 📅 Please see the expected revised schedule below:

Not posted this for a few years, but it's the season for #dandelionselfies again. I think my eyes are a bit squint....