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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · Aug 26

We are delighted to have signed a contract with @elgarpublishing.bsky.social for an edited book: “Understanding Educational Leadership” (Eds. @julie67.bsky.social @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social #ChristineForde @margery25.bsky.social) with fabulous chapter authors lined up.

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julie67.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social · 1d

Thanks to Headteachers Rosie Martin and Tommy Hynes for inspirational inputs on ‘Values led Leadership’ today at Into Headship Cohort 11 day 2. 👏🏻👏🏻 @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofgtransform.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social #I2H11

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 1d

Fantastic engagement from today’s #Glasgow #probationer cohort and great to see the #IDL paper from volume one of our @edisglasgow.bsky.social / @uofgsocsci.bsky.social partnership journal shared by @janearthur.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 1d

Only two days until the start of Enhanced Political Awareness #EPA 2025-2026, in partnership with @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social We look forward to welcoming Dr. @annadbeck.bsky.social to our first session @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seraethics.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 1d

Great evening spent at @crer-scotland.bsky.social #BHM2025 event on #Diversity in teaching. I gave an update on where we are as we try to make improvements followed by a really interesting panel discussion with Kwaku of the @adresscotland.bsky.social service @educatorsforpeace.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 3d

📣 Three places have become available on the 2025-2026 Enhanced Political Awareness cohort @edisglasgow.bsky.social Senior leaders and BAME middle leaders in #GlasgowCityCouncil please register via CPD Manager! 👇

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 3d

We’re looking forward to our first #EPA session on Thursday 9th October and delighted to invite Dr. @annadbeck.bsky.social from @uofglasgow.bsky.social for this critical input on Education Policy in Scotland, to foreground the subsequent sessions. @edisglasgow.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 5d

What a fabulous cross-sectoral session today with Glasgow’s Headteacher/ ELC Head mentors. Thank you @bruceadamson.bsky.social for insights and provocations around the legal status of the #UNCRC with implications and opportunities for heads. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 5d

Today we look forward to our morning with #Glasgow’s #Mentors from schools and ELCs. We are delighted to welcome @bruceadamson.bsky.social to lead our focus on the legal status of the #UNCRC and implications for education leadership. @mariemcquade.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social #Mentoring

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · 6d

Great to see our Affiliate partner @cldleadership.bsky.social @oiseuoft.bsky.social on Bluesky. We look forward to being represented by our Fellow @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social at the #CLD 6th Annual International Conference in two weeks. @drannlopez.bsky.social
#Leadership #Diversity

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · 6d

Seminar two of our #CenTCS seminar series this morning. Thank you Dr Drew Miller for a fabulous presentation:
“Transformative Change is Possible …. Can we scale it?”
@profaileenk.bsky.social @profbriannakennedy.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social

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Centre for Leadership and Diversity @cldleadership.bsky.social · 8d

We would like to invite you to the panel discussion at the CLD's 6th Annual International Conference, featuring Alison Mitchell, Dr. Beyhan Farhadi, Dr. Camille Logan, Teralyn Phipps, and Dr. Vidya Shah. @drannlopez.bsky.social

📅Friday ,October 17, 2025

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Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social · 9d

DIVERSITY IN THE TEACHING PROFESSION

1/The annual data report tracking #MinorityEthnic teacher nos 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 has been published for 2025. Numbers remain stubbornly low with <2% of all teachers being #BAME. Still <1% are in any form of management position. Key points in the 🧵👇🏽

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Diversity in the teaching profession: annual data report 2025

Fifth edition of an annual publication which aims to gather and share data relating to the diversity of the teaching profession in order to inform and evaluate future work.

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education.
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University boss calls for major review of Scottish higher education

Sir Anton Muscatelli calls for a review of the future funding and shape of higher education.

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 13d

I am honoured to be a keynote panelist for the 6th Annual Centre for Leadership and Diversity International Conference in October 🇨🇦 @oiseuoft.bsky.social @drannlopez.bsky.social @centcs.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @seralisen.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @seraethics.bsky.social

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · 14d

We are looking forward to the first session of our DDEL #Ethical #Leadership course @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 14d

What a fabulous cohort of #PGDE students reflecting on educators’ responsibilities for #safeguarding and #childprotection. Thank you for your engagement and your thoughtful questions. @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofglasgow.bsky.social @gtcscotland.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 15d

What a beautiful evening, looking north from the School of Education @uofglasgow.bsky.social @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social ❤️

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 19d

The most wonderful two days with thoughtful, courageous and caring school leaders from Glasgow City Council. Welcome to Cohort Three Headteacher mentors and thank you to our “Perfect Pairing” C2 mentor and mentee for sharing your experience! @uofgheadship.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 19d

I am honoured to be invited to be a keynote panelist at the @oiseuoft.bsky.social Centre for Leadership and Diversity 6th Annual International Conference in Toronto this October. The panel will respond to the conference theme: Leadership for Renewal, Sustenance, and Resistance in Challenging Times.

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CenTCS @centcs.bsky.social · 19d

We’re delighted that our #CenTCS #Fellow, @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social will be speaking on the keynote panel at this conference hosted by one of our #InternationalAffiliates: the Centre for Leadership and Diversity @oiseuoft.bsky.social

Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 19d

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 19d

What a wonderful day one with Cohort Three Headteacher mentors. It a privilege to work with such inspiring school leaders. Thank you all, and thank you to Professor Alma Harris for your compelling and incisive input. @alm30.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social

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julie67.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social · 20d

Thanks to Farasha Bashir for a wonderful presentation at the Into Headship #I2Hcohort11 event this afternoon. Great to hear your reflections on Into Headship and your own professional growth. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻@Alison Mitchell @margery25.bsky.social @uofgheadship.bsky.social @uofgtransform.bsky.social

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Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social · 21d

Our @uofgsocsci.bsky.social @edisglasgow.bsky.social HT #Mentoring design team is delighted to be leading training for Cohort 3 Headteacher Mentors on Thursday and Friday this week. We are privileged to have inputs from @alm30.bsky.social and @douglashutchison.bsky.social to support the learning.

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Henry Hepburn @henryhepburn.bsky.social · 21d

The Welsh education secretary has warned local authorities that school leaders must now get 'uninterrupted rest' at weekends and during holidays. www.tes.com/magazine/new... @tesmagazine.bsky.social

Welsh heads to get ‘protected leave’ during weekends and holidays

School leaders must be given ‘uninterrupted rest’, Wales’ education secretary has told local authorities after years of campaigning by NAHT Cymru

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