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Jen

@j-scot.bsky.social

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>20 years Scottish primary teacher. New here. Interested in education, particularly recruitment and retention. Banner image source - Guardian Scotland. Profile image source - Dream World Dweller (Feyre from ACOTAR 📖 ).

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Aug 18

Thank you.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Aug 17

Missing the banter of EduTwitter? I am but don’t miss the craziness and pile ons. Enjoyed this discussion about the changing use of social media by educators. Thanks Tom and Adam.

Tom Rogers @rogershistory.bsky.social · Aug 6

If you are interested in Twitter VS BlueSky VS Threads VS LinkedIn VS Insta/TikTok for teachers - Then tune into this at 7.30pm this eve. Myself and @adamboxereducation.bsky.social will discuss! www.youtube.com/watch?v=mD4H...

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Aug 15

Back to School Tortoise is a favourite and ideal for that first day when we’re all feeling a bit awkward and stiff. We’ll hopefully have a giggle together.

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Aug 14

Not surprised but still sad to see the figure about head teachers.

The Scotsman @scotsman.com · Aug 14

Good morning. Here is the front page from The Scotsman for Thursday

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Jul 7

Absolutely tragic.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · May 26

I hadn’t realised how far my teaching has gone towards tech first, teacher second. Why? I don’t know. Time poor? Juggling too many subjects? Stress? Lack of physical resources for 33 pupils e.g clocks? Thanks for this reminder. Follow up discussion here open.spotify.com/episode/0SUF...

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thank you for answering.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Apr 4

Thank you for answering.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Apr 4

Do we have the stats for Scotland? V few male teachers in my experience (primary).

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Mar 28

Oh yes. Very much required. I also have antibacterial spray as the desks are cleaned but not the rest of the furniture.

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Feb 28

Think Putin wrote his script.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Feb 28

I am so appalled. Zelensky was very strong but there is no reasoning with those 2. I hope Europe stands behind him.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Feb 17

Only things they should be cutting are class sizes and CAMHS waiting lists.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Jan 24

Be interested to hear about what is coming. Hoping the primary curriculum is significantly narrowed. #scotedusky

Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · Jan 23

Education Scotland are holding Webinars to raise awareness about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Details in attached pics - see events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c42310...

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Jan 24

Brilliant. I remember Gavin coming to do training with us and we had photos in the staffroom of us in various states of sausage rollness up for months. 😎

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 31

Happy new year to you too. Thanks for speaking up and supporting educators.

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 19

So cute ☺️

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 19

Agree. Strange timing for exhausted teaching staff.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 16

It’s the guns.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 16

@nuthmani.bsky.social you may wish to check this out too. #scotedusky open.spotify.com/episode/36v2...

How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · Episode

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 16

open.spotify.com/episode/36v2... Super episode linked to the use of smartphones on children. Interview with Haidt, author of The Anxious Generation. #ScotEduSky

How Smartphones Are Rewiring Our Brains, Why Social Media is Eradicating Childhood & The Truth About The Mental Health Epidemic with Jonathan Haidt #456

Feel Better, Live More with Dr Rangan Chatterjee · Episode

open.spotify.com

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 13

#ScotEduSky incredible post here on ASN in Scotland. Almost half my pupils have ASN. Seems like this is becoming the new normal. Class size reduction and proper support essential. ASN teachers have been put back in class where I am. Make it make sense.

James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social · Dec 12

I've pulled together more data than ever before on the state of additional support needs in schools, liberated it from government and SQA spreadsheets, and presented it in ways that, I hope, make it accessible for everyone.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2473278...

@heraldscotland.bsky.social

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 13

Wow. That really makes it clear. We never stood a chance at inclusion.

Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 12

They better not lay blame at the school. Seems like they tried to raise red flags.

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Jen @j-scot.bsky.social · Dec 11

Oh yes. Can remember having a tea towel draped over our hands whilst we typed so we couldn’t see our fingers.