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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 28/11/2025

Interesting article exploring an English MAT leader's views on inspection and accountability schoolsweek.co.uk/lynsey-holze... Very similar to AHDS's calls in Scotland for inspection to follow the shape of the system, inspect local authorities (but staff them properly too).

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'You should know your schools inside out'

Lynsey Holzer on why trust CEOs need more accountability and why she tells her staff she loves them

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

For the first time in our association's history, we are looking to appoint a Deputy General Secretary. For more details: ahds.org.uk/news/recruit...

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Recruiting a Deputy General Secretary - AHDS

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Jonathan Cunningham @jonathancunningham.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Yesterday, @ahdscotland.bsky.social was pleased to welcome Prof Margery McMahon to our Council Meeting, who shared updates on the new Centre for Teaching Excellence. A valuable discussion with plenty of helpful answers to our many questions. We look forward to the official launch event! #CfTE #AHDS

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Our General Secretary is delighted to be representing AHDS at the @NASUWT national conference in Liverpool over the next couple of days. Thanks for the kind invitation.

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Jonathan Cunningham @jonathancunningham.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

@ahdscotland.bsky.social had a catch up with HMIe this week for valuable discussions on the recent LEA thematic reviews and other key issues. Thanks to Janie McManus, Patricia Watson, and Lesley McEwing for your time and insights!

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 13/03/2025

There's just under 3 weeks left to enter the #voicebox2025 competition! Don’t miss your chance to submit your school’s funniest joke🎤 🏫 Open to all primary schools in Scotland 🗓️ Entry closes: 1 April 2025 Enter now by clicking the link: rcslt.org/scotland/voi...

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VoiceBox 2025 | RCSLT

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

A hard hitting report on ASN from Audit Scotland today: audit.scot/publications... The conclusions are a surprise to nobody working in schools. AHDS member surveys have consistently pinpointed the need for better resourcing of ASN as the no.1 issue amongst school leaders.

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Additional support for learning | Audit Scotland

The Scottish Government and councils must fundamentally rethink how they plan, fund and staff additional support for learning as part of core school education…

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 14/02/2025

Recently stepped down from school leadership - retiring early or moving back to the classroom? Prof Moira Hulme form UWS would be keen to hear from you. Please consider getting in touch with her to help the system learn more about the reasons why.

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

In December Education Scotland published a Curriculum Improvement Cycle discussion paper called ‘Towards an Evolved Technical Framework.’ Sign up to theur webinar to learn more about this paper. 👉ow.ly/T6hT50UJrax

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Jonathan Cunningham @jonathancunningham.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

As the @ahdscotland.bsky.social Executive, we were delighted to surprise Greg Dempster with a few gifts to celebrate his incredible 20 years as General Secretary! A fantastic milestone for someone who has dedicated so much to supporting school leaders across Scotland. #20YearsOfLeadership

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Jonathan Cunningham @jonathancunningham.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

The @ahdscotland.bsky.social National Executive Committee is meeting for our Strategy Weekend, focusing on key priorities, strategy, and the issues that matter most to our members. Discussions include recent policies, workload, member support and the future of AHDS. #AHDS #Leadership

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Education Scotland is looking to recruit new "Associates" A range of positions are now available for those with a specialism in Additional Support Needs (ASN). ESAs will help support improvement activity across the Scottish education landscape Apply now: ow.ly/65le50ULWaM

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Education Scotland Associate (Additional Support Needs)

Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

Our friends at SSERC have three digital publications: buff.ly/2MU0Yvo. They are always looking for articles written by external contributors. If you are interested in writing an article (particularly one about STEM learning in nursery, primary or ASN settings) then visit buff.ly/4gU5uYu

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SSERC | Publications

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 15/01/2025

The mismatch between demand for additional support for learning in England and the resource available is mirrored in Scotland. Considerable increases in investment are required on both sides of the border www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Fix Send now or risk a 'lost generation' of children, MPs warn

A report finds the special educational needs and disabilities system in

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 13/01/2025

A couple of upcoming events from the Scottish Women's Convention that our female members might want to consider attending: Misogyny in Education, Sat 1st Feb, Glasgow - bit.ly/4eSrwZy International Women's Day, Sat 8th Mar, Scottish Parliament - www.scottishwomensconvention.org/events/79-in...

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Misogyny in Education

The Scottish Women's Convention are holding a free conference to discuss misogynistic behaviour within education environments in Scotland.

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

The STEP conference in March offers a very full programme. AHDS members might want to take a look. David Cameron chairing, keynotes from Gillian Hamilton and Mark Priestley, varied workshops including AI and a wellbeing session with Claire Lavelle. steachersep.org.uk/conference-2025

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STEP | 2025 Conference

2025 STEP Conference

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AHDS @ahdscotland.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

As the 2025 school year gets off to a snowy start, a quick reminder to AHDS members that there are a range of 'Time to Think' sessions that you can attend from the warmth of your own home or office - www.ahds.org.uk/clpl

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