Falkirk Pedagogy and Curriculum Team
@pact-falkirk.bsky.social
Supporting and celebrating learning and teaching across Falkirk schools. We share examples of great teaching ideas, professional development opportunities, and helpful resources. Follow us for inspiration and support!
THANK YOU!
A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace.
We hope you left inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace.
We hope you left inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
November 28, 2025 at 2:53 PM
THANK YOU!
A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace.
We hope you left inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace.
We hope you left inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
🚨 ALERT: The wait is officially over. Don't miss out on the Learning to Achieve Marketplace taking place TODAY at Forth Valley College.
Drop in anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to explore the 32 stalls.
Join us to get inspired, connect with colleagues, and elevate your practice.
#PACTFalkirk
Drop in anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to explore the 32 stalls.
Join us to get inspired, connect with colleagues, and elevate your practice.
#PACTFalkirk
November 27, 2025 at 7:18 AM
🚨 ALERT: The wait is officially over. Don't miss out on the Learning to Achieve Marketplace taking place TODAY at Forth Valley College.
Drop in anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to explore the 32 stalls.
Join us to get inspired, connect with colleagues, and elevate your practice.
#PACTFalkirk
Drop in anytime between 3:30pm-5:30pm to explore the 32 stalls.
Join us to get inspired, connect with colleagues, and elevate your practice.
#PACTFalkirk
1 DAY TO GO!
Have you booked your place at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace?
Don't miss out - sign up today on CPD Manager.
📅Thursday 27th November
📍Falkirk College
⌚Drop in between 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come along and be inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
Have you booked your place at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace?
Don't miss out - sign up today on CPD Manager.
📅Thursday 27th November
📍Falkirk College
⌚Drop in between 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come along and be inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
November 26, 2025 at 6:44 AM
1 DAY TO GO!
Have you booked your place at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace?
Don't miss out - sign up today on CPD Manager.
📅Thursday 27th November
📍Falkirk College
⌚Drop in between 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come along and be inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
Have you booked your place at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace?
Don't miss out - sign up today on CPD Manager.
📅Thursday 27th November
📍Falkirk College
⌚Drop in between 3:30pm - 5:30pm
Come along and be inspired!
#PACTFalkirk
Looking for ideas to supercharge learning and teaching?
Join us on Thursday 27th November for our informal drop in from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at Forth Valley College.
👀See 32 exhibitors showing effective approaches
🗣️Talk with colleagues & take away ideas to implement into practice
#PACTFalkirk
Join us on Thursday 27th November for our informal drop in from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at Forth Valley College.
👀See 32 exhibitors showing effective approaches
🗣️Talk with colleagues & take away ideas to implement into practice
#PACTFalkirk
November 25, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Looking for ideas to supercharge learning and teaching?
Join us on Thursday 27th November for our informal drop in from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at Forth Valley College.
👀See 32 exhibitors showing effective approaches
🗣️Talk with colleagues & take away ideas to implement into practice
#PACTFalkirk
Join us on Thursday 27th November for our informal drop in from 3.30pm – 5.30pm at Forth Valley College.
👀See 32 exhibitors showing effective approaches
🗣️Talk with colleagues & take away ideas to implement into practice
#PACTFalkirk
Only 6 "sleeps" to go now until our Learning to Achieve Marketplace on 27th. There's still time to sign up via CPD Manager. 😀
November 21, 2025 at 9:44 AM
Only 6 "sleeps" to go now until our Learning to Achieve Marketplace on 27th. There's still time to sign up via CPD Manager. 😀
Thanks to Yasmin McEwan from @kinnairdps.bsky.social for sharing how she used a ‘Teaching Sprint’ approach to CLPL to drive improvements in modelling.
If you’d like to find out more, come along to the Marketplace, where Yasmin & colleague Shannon Hart will be sharing their learning!
#PACTFalkirk
If you’d like to find out more, come along to the Marketplace, where Yasmin & colleague Shannon Hart will be sharing their learning!
#PACTFalkirk
November 17, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Thanks to Yasmin McEwan from @kinnairdps.bsky.social for sharing how she used a ‘Teaching Sprint’ approach to CLPL to drive improvements in modelling.
If you’d like to find out more, come along to the Marketplace, where Yasmin & colleague Shannon Hart will be sharing their learning!
#PACTFalkirk
If you’d like to find out more, come along to the Marketplace, where Yasmin & colleague Shannon Hart will be sharing their learning!
#PACTFalkirk
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We are ✨delighted✨to have @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social and Mr Mackenzie @carrongrangesch.bsky.social showcasing just some of their digital learning work at the LtA Marketplace. Speak to them about text-to-image AI, creative projects and Apple Learning Coach! ⭐️
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
Calling all Falkirk Practitioners! 📣
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are ✨delighted✨to have @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social and Mr Mackenzie @carrongrangesch.bsky.social showcasing just some of their digital learning work at the LtA Marketplace. Speak to them about text-to-image AI, creative projects and Apple Learning Coach! ⭐️
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
The countdown continues… 13 days to go! Come along and be inspired. Here are just a few of the stalls on offer.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The countdown continues… 13 days to go! Come along and be inspired. Here are just a few of the stalls on offer.
A great second session with practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore exploring various resources to support learners with dyslexia, improving engagement and outcomes. Positive impacts already from strategies implemented in the classroom!
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A great second session with practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore exploring various resources to support learners with dyslexia, improving engagement and outcomes. Positive impacts already from strategies implemented in the classroom!
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Spotlight Session last night on 'Progressing Learning through Feedback'. It was great to see all the thoughts and contributions you shared in the chat. Please remember to get in touch, to let us know how you apply this learning and any impact it has.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Spotlight Session last night on 'Progressing Learning through Feedback'. It was great to see all the thoughts and contributions you shared in the chat. Please remember to get in touch, to let us know how you apply this learning and any impact it has.
17 days to go...
WOW check out our stalls celebrating effective practice in our Early Years! Quick, secure your spot - sign up on CPD manager to make sure you're part of this CLPL opportunity.
@fceyteam.bsky.social
WOW check out our stalls celebrating effective practice in our Early Years! Quick, secure your spot - sign up on CPD manager to make sure you're part of this CLPL opportunity.
@fceyteam.bsky.social
November 11, 2025 at 5:33 PM
17 days to go...
WOW check out our stalls celebrating effective practice in our Early Years! Quick, secure your spot - sign up on CPD manager to make sure you're part of this CLPL opportunity.
@fceyteam.bsky.social
WOW check out our stalls celebrating effective practice in our Early Years! Quick, secure your spot - sign up on CPD manager to make sure you're part of this CLPL opportunity.
@fceyteam.bsky.social
We're looking forward to the Marketplace event in 20 days!
Here is a look at some of the literacy focused stalls on offer.
Here is a look at some of the literacy focused stalls on offer.
November 7, 2025 at 10:24 AM
We're looking forward to the Marketplace event in 20 days!
Here is a look at some of the literacy focused stalls on offer.
Here is a look at some of the literacy focused stalls on offer.
The countdown is ON! Only 22 days until the Marketplace at Forth Valley College.
Here is a look at some of the stalls on offer. These are hosted by practitioners for practitioners. Drop in and be inspired!
Sign up now via CPD Manager. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
#PACTFalkirk
Here is a look at some of the stalls on offer. These are hosted by practitioners for practitioners. Drop in and be inspired!
Sign up now via CPD Manager. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
#PACTFalkirk
November 5, 2025 at 8:53 AM
The countdown is ON! Only 22 days until the Marketplace at Forth Valley College.
Here is a look at some of the stalls on offer. These are hosted by practitioners for practitioners. Drop in and be inspired!
Sign up now via CPD Manager. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
#PACTFalkirk
Here is a look at some of the stalls on offer. These are hosted by practitioners for practitioners. Drop in and be inspired!
Sign up now via CPD Manager. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
#PACTFalkirk
What's on in the Pedagogy Pods this week?
Don't miss out on securing your spot - sign up on CPD Manager today!
#PACTFalkirk
Don't miss out on securing your spot - sign up on CPD Manager today!
#PACTFalkirk
November 3, 2025 at 9:39 AM
What's on in the Pedagogy Pods this week?
Don't miss out on securing your spot - sign up on CPD Manager today!
#PACTFalkirk
Don't miss out on securing your spot - sign up on CPD Manager today!
#PACTFalkirk
The Pedagogy and Curriculum Team have planned a series of Networks, two of which will take place at the Learning to Achieve Festival on the 27th November. Please see the following flyer for more information and details on how to sign up. #PACTFalkirk
October 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Pedagogy and Curriculum Team have planned a series of Networks, two of which will take place at the Learning to Achieve Festival on the 27th November. Please see the following flyer for more information and details on how to sign up. #PACTFalkirk
We have another highly engaged group of practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore this evening, learning more about Dyslexia and how this impacts on learners in the classroom.
October 30, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We have another highly engaged group of practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore this evening, learning more about Dyslexia and how this impacts on learners in the classroom.
This month in the Pedagogy Pod our classroom feature is ‘Talking Chips’
Why use them?
• ✅ Increases pupil accountability.
• ✅ Reduces teacher talk.
• ✅ Supports contributions from all.
• ✅ Encourages collaboration & active listening.
Give this one a try and let us know how it goes!
#PACTFalkirk
Why use them?
• ✅ Increases pupil accountability.
• ✅ Reduces teacher talk.
• ✅ Supports contributions from all.
• ✅ Encourages collaboration & active listening.
Give this one a try and let us know how it goes!
#PACTFalkirk
October 29, 2025 at 12:40 PM
This month in the Pedagogy Pod our classroom feature is ‘Talking Chips’
Why use them?
• ✅ Increases pupil accountability.
• ✅ Reduces teacher talk.
• ✅ Supports contributions from all.
• ✅ Encourages collaboration & active listening.
Give this one a try and let us know how it goes!
#PACTFalkirk
Why use them?
• ✅ Increases pupil accountability.
• ✅ Reduces teacher talk.
• ✅ Supports contributions from all.
• ✅ Encourages collaboration & active listening.
Give this one a try and let us know how it goes!
#PACTFalkirk
Calling all Falkirk Practitioners! 📣
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
October 9, 2025 at 11:44 AM
Calling all Falkirk Practitioners! 📣
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
Ready to transform your classroom questioning from a simple check for understanding to a powerful tool for deep thinking and engagement?
Join us for our spotlight session this week. Let's make every question count!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💻 Where: MS Teams
Join us for our spotlight session this week. Let's make every question count!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💻 Where: MS Teams
October 6, 2025 at 7:41 AM
Ready to transform your classroom questioning from a simple check for understanding to a powerful tool for deep thinking and engagement?
Join us for our spotlight session this week. Let's make every question count!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💻 Where: MS Teams
Join us for our spotlight session this week. Let's make every question count!
🗓️ Date: Thursday, October 9th
⏰ Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM
💻 Where: MS Teams
It was great to have Yvonne Manning with us last night for the second ‘Reading Unpacked’! We explored how to foster a love of reading and how our text choices shape reader identity.
October 3, 2025 at 11:08 AM
It was great to have Yvonne Manning with us last night for the second ‘Reading Unpacked’! We explored how to foster a love of reading and how our text choices shape reader identity.
Thank you so much for having me along. It was a great session and I’m looking forward to coming back in March to hear about the impact it had on learners in the classroom.
A big thank you to Heather McManus for delivering a wonderful presentation on the teaching of reading.We are delighted that you shared your wealth of experience and depth of knowledge with us.Engaging in professional reading promoted thoughtful discussion and a lively Kahoot gave lots of laughs! 📚
October 3, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Thank you so much for having me along. It was a great session and I’m looking forward to coming back in March to hear about the impact it had on learners in the classroom.
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A big thank you to Ashley Page, Falkirk’s Numeracy and Maths Officer for presenting at this week’s core sessions. Ashley’s insights were incredibly valuable and we left feeling inspired and equipped with a wealth of practical strategies to try out!
September 26, 2025 at 7:33 AM
A big thank you to Ashley Page, Falkirk’s Numeracy and Maths Officer for presenting at this week’s core sessions. Ashley’s insights were incredibly valuable and we left feeling inspired and equipped with a wealth of practical strategies to try out!
Excited for Session 2 of 'Cultivating Engagement' CLPL on Monday at the Pedagogy Pod!
This display captures key reflections from our last session.
Next week we're exploring strategies to reduce teacher talk & increase pupil accountability - all key for truly engaging learning!
#PACTFalkirk
This display captures key reflections from our last session.
Next week we're exploring strategies to reduce teacher talk & increase pupil accountability - all key for truly engaging learning!
#PACTFalkirk
September 26, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Excited for Session 2 of 'Cultivating Engagement' CLPL on Monday at the Pedagogy Pod!
This display captures key reflections from our last session.
Next week we're exploring strategies to reduce teacher talk & increase pupil accountability - all key for truly engaging learning!
#PACTFalkirk
This display captures key reflections from our last session.
Next week we're exploring strategies to reduce teacher talk & increase pupil accountability - all key for truly engaging learning!
#PACTFalkirk
Ready to empower the next generation of leaders?
Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary.
📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00
🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...
Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary.
📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00
🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...
Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary Webinar
An opportunity for teachers and practitioners in early years and primary school to hear about impactful practice around pupil leadership.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
September 24, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Ready to empower the next generation of leaders?
Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary.
📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00
🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...
Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary.
📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00
🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...
Reposted by Falkirk Pedagogy and Curriculum Team
Reading fluency can help to bridge the gap between decoding and comprehension, so why aren't more schools putting it at the heart of their literacy policy? Penny Slater details what it is and how to master it
Reading fluency: why it matters and how to teach it
A focus on reading fluency can help to bridge the gap between decoding and comprehension, says Penny Slater, who shares strategies for supporting children to become fluent readers
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September 24, 2025 at 6:35 AM
Reading fluency can help to bridge the gap between decoding and comprehension, so why aren't more schools putting it at the heart of their literacy policy? Penny Slater details what it is and how to master it