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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 14h

We’re asking the Scottish Government and Cosla (the local authorities body) to stop dragging their heels in agreeing the 2025-26 pay award for teachers. We need full pay restoration.

@heraldscotland.bsky.social
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Scottish teachers taking second jobs including delivery driving to make ends meet

Scottish teachers are taking up second jobs as delivery drivers to make ends meet, a teaching union has found.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 14h

If the Scottish government wants to keep teachers in the profession, they need to do better — and they need to do it now. @mikecorbett1.bsky.social

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Scottish teachers forced into extra curricular jobs to make ends meet

A TEACHING union renewed its calls for “full pay restoration” today after a poll of members finds nearly one in seven have been forced to take on a second job to make ends meet.In its annual survey, 3...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22h

Kemi Badenoch blames those crossing borders for our problems. It’s a lie aimed to distract.

The real issue is a system protecting the super-rich while nurses & carers can’t make ends meet. Tax wealth fairly, fund public services properly. This is how we give Britain hope again.

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 1d

We’re going to do what the US is doing and destroy our country because we can’t seem to stop the hateful racists who would rather live in a shithole than share their lives with brown people.

Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 1d

The NHS and social care would cease to function under UK govt’s new rules on foreign staff.

Workers will have to wait – from 5 to 10 years – before they can apply for indefinite leave to remain, claim any benefit, childcare, or housing support, despite paying taxes

Govt appeasing Reform.

NHS could cease to function under Labour’s new visa rules, say nurses

Exclusive: Royal College of Nursing says plan to tighten rules for foreign workers is ‘pandering’ to Reform UK

www.theguardian.com

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 1d

When is the Scottish tour? 😉

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 22d

The latest article in Sceptical Scot by Walter Humes. 'Scottish education: genuine partnership or pre-election fix?'

Walter is always worth a read.
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Scottish education: genuine partnership or pre-election fix? - Sceptical Scot

"The Scottish educational establishment, over many decades, has been successful in resisting attempts to disturb its culture of complacency. Sadly, it may take a further decline in public confidence a...

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 3d

When are you going to be in Glasgow? Can't find any mention on your website. Any plans to come back to Stewarton?

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The Jags Foundation @thejagsfoundation.bsky.social · 5d

Share your memories 🗣️

Make your personal and family story part of the Jags 150th anniversary book

Partick Thistle: A People's History ⤵️
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#OurClub #OurStory #OurMemories

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 5d

@alomshaha.bsky.social Picked this up today from the Book Nook in Stewarton. It's as beautiful as it is fascinating.

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 5d

Looking at #stormamy on earth.nullschool.net

What the heck is that line in the mid Atlantic?

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Private Eye Magazine @privateeyenews.bsky.social · 7d

Today, a company linked to Baroness Michelle Mone was told it must repay the government £122m for breaching a contract for medical gowns during the Covid pandemic.

Read our special report online on some of the other fat cats who made a mint during covid.

➡️ www.private-eye.co.uk/pictures/spe...

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 7d

Like these robbing bastards...
(From @privateeyenews.bsky.social )

Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 7d

I'm no fan of her, and certainly not an apologist, but I can't help but feel she's been singled out as a self made woman amongst dozens of robbing entitled rich bastards

BBC News - High Court rules Baroness Mone-linked company breached £122m Covid contract - BBC News
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High Court rules Baroness Mone-linked company breached £122m Covid contract

Chancellor Rachel Reeves said the government would

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 9d

How about we tax some of the wealth that our billionaire overlords have accumulated at record levels in recent years..?

BBC News - Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises
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Rachel Reeves warns of harder choices to come as she hints at tax rises

The chancellor says choices have been made "harder" by international events and the "long-term damage" done to the economy.

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BladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 9d

"Rich people can't be taxed," is a myth made up by rich people who don't want to be taxed.

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 14d

Spectacular sky as the sun rises over Ayrshire. Camera wholly failing to do it justice.

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NASUWT Scotland @nasuwtscotland.bsky.social · 16d

On BBC Reporting Scotland @mikecorbett1.bsky.social was talking about pupil behaviour.

Employers & schools need to take action & implement national guidance.

While not captured on the recording, Mike also queried the weight being given to comments from the Commission on School Reform.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 18d

TV tonight: an essential record of the Covid contracts scandal

An investigation into the extent of greed and deception in PPE provision. Plus: weird drama Coldwater goes off the rails. Here’s what to watch this evening

www.theguardian.com

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Alom Shaha @alomshaha.bsky.social · 25d

This is true for everyone still posting on X

Shell @risu.bsky.social · 25d

Every post you make is putting money in the pockets of a man who spoke at a far right rally. It literally makes him money every time you use that app. You are funding hate. Please understand that

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 24d

There's a bit of hope here -
bsky.app/profile/dunc...

But there's a worrying complacency which seems to assume that Farage and his fascists only appeal to those who paint flags on roundabouts and shout at hotels.

Sadly, there are many fools north of the border who will swallow their rhetoric.

Duncan Robinson @duncanrobinson.bsky.social · 25d

Shot, chaser

Young men more likely to vote Green than Reform. Young men second most progressive group of any demographic. Combined right-wing vote barely bigger than Green vote alone for young men

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Greg Jenner @gregjenner.bsky.social · 24d

We don’t all share the same internet. The personalised algorithm has siloed us into parallel worlds

ML @mlpoole.bsky.social · 24d

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Gary Whitta @garywhitta.com · 25d

Musk said this to a crowd of 100K+ racists in London. Violence will follow.

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Edinburgh Napier University - Teacher Education @enuteachered.bsky.social · Aug 25

The Curious Teacher Conference

Sat 04 Oct 2025

@edinburghnapier.bsky.social, Sighthill Campus

£50 (£35 for student teachers).

Registration/details: sway.cloud.microsoft/uiY35a9sitDV...

Keynotes: @nuthmani.bsky.social (Education is not neutral) and Kirsten Leask (Learning for Sustainability)

Curious Teacher Conference 2025

Curious about improving your pedagogy? Curious about aspects of inclusion? Curious about thriving in teaching? We have the conference for you!

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Drew Burrett @drewburrett.bsky.social · 26d

BBC News - Supermoons and meteor showers: Five celestial events to look for this autumn - BBC Weather
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Supermoons and meteor showers: Five celestial events to look for this autumn

From supermoons to meteor showers, Elizabeth Rizzini has your guide to what may delight in the autumn night skies.

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John Pring, DNS @johnpring.bsky.social · 26d

UN human rights experts have told the UK government they are “dismayed” at the actions of its ministers and what appear to be “discriminatory and unjustified” reforms to disability benefits.
#UN #UNCRPD #CRPD
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‘Dismay’ at ‘discriminatory’ actions of DWP ministers, in third letter from UN experts to UK in just two months

UN human rights experts have told the UK government they are “dismayed” at the actions of its ministers and what appear to be “discriminatory and unjustified” reforms to disability benefits. It is …

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