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glasgowcreate.online Education Support Officer Glasgow City Council: Expressive Arts Education Scotland Associate: Expressive Arts Drama Teacher

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Feb 4

I couldn’t be prouder to be part of the @glasgowcreate.online team. Our annual report lays out what we do and the impact we’re having, in the face of challenging times in education. Have a read and learn what we’re doing in Glasgow to put the Arts at the heart of the curriculum 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Feb 4

📢 Our 2023-24 Standards & Quality Report is out! 🎭🎶🎨 This year saw:
✅ 8,498 pupils receiving instrumental tuition 🎻
✅ 110 schools joining our citywide music project 🎵
✅ The return of Glasgow Schools’ Youth Theatre 🎭
Read more: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gc/glasgowcr... #GlasgowCREATE

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · 1d

Through the Shortbread Tin will be joining our Education Portal after the October break, available to teachers, educators and pupils

To find out more about our Education Portal, click below
www.nationaltheatrescotland.com/education/ed...

Education Portal | Home | National Theatre of Scotland

Welcome to our Education Portal! Teachers, educators, home educators, pupils and students are able to sign up and view full recordings of select National

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Into Film Scotland @intofilmscotland.bsky.social · 1d

For educators of 14–18s: explore editing theory, techniques & terminology in this free session. Includes practical tasks, film analysis & free classroom resources. Ideal for those delivering film qualifications.
🔗 www.intofilm.org/training/web...

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Royal Conservatoire of Scotland @rcsofficial.bsky.social · 4d

“Music education is also about opening people’s minds to what’s possible for us as a society.”

Our Principal, Jeffrey Sharkey, has defended music education following remarks made by East-Ayrshire’s Director of Education.

www.thetimes.com/article/17a4...

Conservatoire head hits out at glockenspiel ‘insult’ to music teaching

Jeffrey Sharkey criticises East Ayrshire council director’s comments about ‘weans banging seven bells’ out of the instruments

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Play Scotland @playscotland.bsky.social · 8d

Does your school have a play policy?

Come along to our training to learn how to design and implement a robust policy that supports a play pedagogy approach within your school.

Don't forget to use your member code for 10% off at checkout!

Book your place now: www.tickettailor.com/events/plays...

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Into Film Scotland @intofilmscotland.bsky.social · 6d

Upcoming CPD by the Into Film Scotland Team includes Raising Literacy Through Film - Level 2. This explores additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.

Learn more and enrol here: www.intofilm.org/training/web...

Raising Literacy Through Film: Level 2 (Scotland)

Build on prior knowledge and explore additional strategies for using film to improve literacy outcomes.

www.intofilm.org

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · 16d

Oh definitely. You should check out what we’re doing in Glasgow - especially the @glasgowcreate.online Baby Strings programme!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · 18d

For the Sciences, Technologies and Social Subjects this is definitely the case, however curriculum design seems to supports this. Not in Art or Music, although there are instance of English teachers teaching Drama. Lots of PE teachers also teach Dance and aren’t necessarily dual qualified.

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Into Film Scotland @intofilmscotland.bsky.social · 19d

Inspire young people with Discover! Creative Careers Scotland!✨

Taking place throughout 2025-26, thousands of 11-18 year olds will participate in careers activities with hundreds
of employers from across the creative industries.

Register now! discovercreative.careers/teachers-car...

Find your perfect role in the creative industries - Creative Careers

discovercreative.careers

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · 22d

Congratulations 🥳 exciting times!

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Sep 1

⏰ 1 week left! Don’t miss CREATE’s first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, City Halls. S4–S6 pupils can explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. Register by Mon 8 Sept 👉 is.gd/9Ye423

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CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Sep 1

🚨 Last chance! Applications for the inaugural CREATE Distinguished Schools Award close this Friday 5 Sept. 🏆 Make sure your school applies before the deadline ⏰ Details + application form here: is.gd/YLa2TJ #GlasgowCREATE

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 30

Glasgow teachers thinking differently about supporting learners through the arts. My favourite part of this training is when teachers realise *they* don’t have to be “arty” to implement this intervention 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 29

🎨 Cohort 2 of our Art as Nurture intervention is underway 🎨

With thanks to @edisglasgow.bsky.social Nurture for the funding, @impactarts.bsky.social for the venue & amazing art therapist Sam and @stmungosacad.bsky.social PT Art Amy Birchard for her vision and leadership.

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 29

Open to all Glasgow primary schools! Develop your confidence in Expressive Arts by taking part in our sessions led by current classroom teachers & specialists. Get in touch if you’re looking for a specific input 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 29

🎶 Glasgow CREATE is delighted to share our FREE opportunities for Primary Schools in 2025–26! From YMI music in P1 to the Festival of Music, ensembles & CLPL – there’s something for everyone.
Explore the full offer 👉 is.gd/ZrC0nA
#GlasgowCREATE

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 27

We’re looking forward to connecting our partners with Glasgow pupils 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 27

🎨🎭🎶 CREATE invites S4–S6 pupils to our first Creative Careers Day – Thu 18 Sept, 10 am–3 pm, City Halls. Meet colleges, unis & creative pros and explore careers in art, music, drama, dance, film & photography. More info → is.gd/9Ye423

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 27

Another brilliant opportunity for Glasgow schools to gain recognition for their work in Expressive Arts 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 27

🌟 We’re excited to launch the CREATE Distinguished Schools Award, celebrating creativity across Glasgow’s primary schools.

The award recognises schools that put the Expressive Arts at the heart of learning, from Bronze through to Platinum.

Find out more and apply via our website ⬇️
👉 is.gd/YLa2TJ

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Aug 25

REMINDER

Frantic Assembly's FREE nationwide talent development programme is back! Open to all young people aged 16-24

NTS is hosting Taster and Trial workshops this autumn at Rockvilla

#FranticIgnition2025

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 22

Oooh this is exciting 👏🏻

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 22

Absolutely delighted Class Act is coming to Glasgow 👏🏻

Traverse Theatre @traversetheatre.bsky.social · Aug 22

The Traverse are partnering with Citizens Theatre and bringing Class Act to Edinburgh and Glasgow this year! We’re looking for inspiring, dynamic and encouraging facilitators. Sound like you? Apply by Tuesday 2 September, 5pm.

More details here: www.traverse.co.uk/jobs/class-a...

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 21

Exciting updates for this term 👇🏻

CREATE @glasgowcreate.online · Aug 21

Welcome back! As we settle into the new term, here’s what’s coming up at #GlasgowCREATE:

🎭 GSYT returns 28 Aug
🎶 City Music Groups restart 4 Sept – enrolment now open
🎨 Creative Careers Day – 18 Sept at City Halls
🎬 Acting group enrolment (S1–S3) opens in October

Let’s go! glasgowcreate.online

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · Aug 19

📣 #CenTCS #Seminar #Series 2025 -2026

CenTCS invites you to join the 2025-26 seminar series, where we will explore bold ideas, critical questions, and collaborative possibilities for educational transformation, through nine seminars led by #Fellows & #Affiliates

www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/...

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StarcatchersUK @starcatchersuk.bsky.social · Aug 17

Are you an early year’s practitioner looking for some ideas as you think about heading back to work after the Summer? 🤔

Take a look at Starcatchers #CreativeSkills podcasts and resources🎧 We have a whole suite of FREE accessible resources for you to explore➡️ starcatchers.org.uk/work/creativ...

» Creative Skills Online Podcast - Starcatchers

Each month we’ll chat with a different artist about their practice and favourite ideas to use with early years. Select an episode to find its accompanying Reflective Practice Worksheet, videos and…

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National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Aug 14

🎒BACK TO SCHOOL🍎

Teachers and pupils across Scotland are returning to the classroom this week, which means it's almost time for CREATIVE INSIGHTS: A DAY FOR DRAMA TEACHERS on September 5, here at our Rockvilla HQ

📸Julie Howden

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 12

This really is a must see - I’ve seen it twice now!

National Theatre of Scotland @ntsonline.bsky.social · Aug 12

“I laughed until I cried, and then I wanted to cry a bit too. It doesn’t just make you feel better about panto. It makes you feel better about life.” ★★★★★ WhatsOnStage

And in other great news She’s Behind You has gone and scooped a ‘Dame Good Show’ Bestie award! 🌈

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 6

What a disparity between A at N5 Art & Design and Higher!

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · Aug 5

Good luck to all #SQA candidates receiving results today! These are just one indicator of your success, it’s important to remember there are other factors too. Teacher pals - nearly time to start the process all over again!