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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 14d

Another great example of STACS teaching community in action! Amazing effort by the ever brilliant David Jack.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 14d

Our tutor brilliant tutor David Jack ran a fantastic hands-on session on AH CS, covering MySQL/PHP on a RaspPi, ERDPlus, & sharing a SQL DB with 60 queries for pupils to use on DBFiddle. What a community! Join us at connected.stacs.scot #ByTeachersForTeachers #UpskillWithSTACS

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 15d

Any teachers delivering AH CS this event will be really worthwhile!!

See you there.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 15d

📢 AH Teachers! Join our informal drop-in session to discuss the new SQA AH coursework guidelines. Chat with the STACS AH tutor team, get your questions answered, and share ideas.

🗓️ Thurs 2nd Oct
⏰ 7pm
📍 Google Meet on STACS connected
connected.stacs.scot/posts/91161215

See you there

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 16d

They’re doing something very special, and I'm so proud dressCodeHQ is a small part of their story.

Huge thank you to Google Developer Groups - GDG Glasgow, Patty O'Callaghan and TwoFifths Design for bringing this idea to life.

#ClosingTheGenderGap

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 16d

Alongside their brilliant teacher, Sara Jenkins, they’ve built a culture that inspires female pupils, boosts confidence, and shows what’s possible in Computing Science.

The female uptake at their school is incredible - not just at BGE, but all the way through to AH!

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 16d

Role models for pupils are incredibly important but peer role models hold significant influence. These senior dressCodeHQ mentors proved that! It’s been such a privilege to work with them and meet them.

dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · 16d

It’s hard to put into words just how incredible these senior dressCode mentors are and the outstanding impact they’ve had - not only in building their school’s dressCode club, but also in being such inspiring role models for younger pupils.

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 20d

A great opportunity for teachers delivering Computing Science across both primary and secondary schools in Scotland to share their views on the challenges facing the subject, exchange good practice, and contribute ideas and solutions for the future.
#SaveComputingScience

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 21d

📢A new initiative, in partnership with STACS & others, is gathering evidence on CS in Scotland focusing on key areas, starting with recruitment & retention.
Have your say www.stacs.scot/yourvoicemat... or join conversation on connected.stacs.scot
#ByTeachersForTeachers

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 28d

Honoured to be named in Computer Weekly’s 50 Outstanding Female Leaders in UK Tech 2025 ✨ Huge shout out to all recognised, incl. the 700+ on the longlist - an amazing achievement!

🗳️ You can vote below: www.computerweekly.com/news/3666305...

Vote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech? | Computer Weekly

Each year, we ask our audience who should be named the most influential woman in UK technology. Tell us what you think – the deadline for voting is 8 October.

www.computerweekly.com

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 28d

dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · 28d

So proud our founder Toni Scullion being on this years Computer Weekly list of 50 outstanding female leaders! A huge shout out to everyone featured, including the 700 brilliant individuals who made the long list!

You can vote here www.computerweekly.com/news/3666305...

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 29d

Every pupil deserves equal opportunities to experience Computing Science in our schools and decide if it is something they enjoy.

You can read my thoughts here: lnkd.in/eqm6a5Wa

Scotland’s Computing Science: Celebrating Success, Tackling Challenges

Scotland’s Computing Science pupils are excelling – but the subject faces challenges we can’t afford to ignore. The latest SQA statistics are a fantastic showcase of the hard work and talent of pupils...

lnkd.in

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 29d

and inconsistent access across schools. Early exposure to Computing Science is essential for every pupil to experience and succeed. This depends directly on the recruitment of teachers, which ensures the subject can thrive in all schools and maintain equitable access.

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 29d

Building Scotland’s tech talent pipeline starts in our classrooms – but not all pupils have equal access to Computing Science.

2025 results show Computing Science pupils performed strongly. While these results are impressive, the subject still faces a persistent gender gap

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 8

So excited to see @dressCodeHQ featured in the latest issue of the amazing @FUTURUMCareers magazine Really proud @dressCodeHQ is featured in the brilliant @FUTURUMCareers magazine!! futurumcareers.com/Issue-33.pdf

dressCode club here www.dresscode.org.uk/teachers-por...

#ClosingTheGenderGap

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 5

A brilliant achievement 👏 well done, Ruby!!

#HopperAward

SHS Computing Science @shscompsci.bsky.social · Sep 3

Recognising the work of Ruby over the years as a leader supporting girls in technology, clubs, events and leading the way for other girls. We wish you all the best at @barclaysuk.bsky.social and a well deserved @dresscodehq.bsky.social #HopperAward 🤩

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 5

A wonderful achievement 👏 well done, Jonathan!!

#TuringAward

SHS Computing Science @shscompsci.bsky.social · Sep 4

Celebrating recognition of Jonathan for all his hard work for our department over his 6years, creating and leading junior clubs and helping Mr Mullin in tech support! @dresscodehq.bsky.social #TuringAward

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dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · Sep 5

Huge shout out to Ruby this years #HopperAward winner from Stirling HS!! Congratulations, Ruby.

#ChooseComputingScience

SHS Computing Science @shscompsci.bsky.social · Sep 3

Recognising the work of Ruby over the years as a leader supporting girls in technology, clubs, events and leading the way for other girls. We wish you all the best at @barclaysuk.bsky.social and a well deserved @dresscodehq.bsky.social #HopperAward 🤩

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dressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · Sep 5

Huge shout out to Jonathan this years #TuringAward winner from Stirling HS. A great achievement, well done.

#ChooseComputingScience

SHS Computing Science @shscompsci.bsky.social · Sep 4

Celebrating recognition of Jonathan for all his hard work for our department over his 6years, creating and leading junior clubs and helping Mr Mullin in tech support! @dresscodehq.bsky.social #TuringAward

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 4

Unfortunately, this does not currently happen.
Research shows we need 50 new CS teachers every year. I believe this is entirely achievable.

Great work Skyscanner!

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 4

Having a sustainable pipeline of Computing Science teachers would be a huge step towards achieving equity of access for all pupils, ensuring they all have an equal opportunity to experience the subject and discover if it is something they enjoy.

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 4

A strong Computing Science ecosystem in our schools is absolutely essential for the future of Scotland’s tech talent pipeline, and that pipeline begins in our classrooms. Dedicated teachers are at the heart of nurturing it.

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 4

It is great to see this initiative in place. This just really emphasises the importance of Computing Science as a subject in schools.

Read the article here www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 3

CS teachers are best placed to help promote CS teaching. This was lots of fun last year. 2 great opportunities for any CS teachers wanting to get involved.

Scottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · Sep 3

We’ve got 2 opportunities for Computing Science teachers to engage with undergraduates at a Strathclyde uni and help promote CS teaching as a career.

Interested? Join the conversation 👉https://connected.stacs.scot/posts/90182225

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Sep 1

If you can't find what you are looking for, make it.

New improved dressCode pupil portal coming soon.
#TogetherWeCanCloseTheGenderGap

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Jul 3

5/A huge shout out to Chris, John, & the wider STEM team for putting on such an amazing event for teachers and pupils during the day, and for organisations & individuals in the evening.

Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Jul 3

4/Yasmeen Hussain, Michelle O'Donnell, & Alastair MacGregor. Another highlight for me was hearing about Morgan Stanley's Glasgow Women in Tech and all the incredible work they do, especially knowing that @dressCodeHQ Hopper Award alumni Erin is part of this fantastic initiative

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Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · Jul 3

3/with Morgan Stanley's 25th Anniversary event and the honour of delivering this very talk during the evening. It was a fantastic event filled with celebrations and so many inspirational individuals doing amazing work, all in one room.

There were inspiring talks from

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