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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Just in case you need a smile... www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...

Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

Loving the St. Andrews Day Google Doodle. But this one is still one of the favorites - doodles.google/doodle/celeb... - what are your favorites from over the years?

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Celebrating the Kayak Doodle - Google Doodles

Learn more about the creation of Celebrating the Kayak Doodle and discover the story behind the unique artwork.

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I always enjoy the St. Andrews Day Google Doodle. This year is no exception. Happy St. Andrews Day everyone!

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

Episode 1 of Adventure Unfiltered is out! 🎙️🌿 @LornaMBray chats with “everyday adventurer” Iona Andean about motherhood, identity, slowing down, micro-adventures and what “In the wild, we remember who we are” really means. A warm, honest, laughter-filled start to the series.

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

Really proud of @lornabray.bsky.social - the trailer and teaser for her new podcast Adventure Unfiltered are now live. It’s going to be a great project that captures the raw, real and reflective side of adventure.

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 24/11/2025

New clip from Episode 1 of Adventure Unfiltered 🎧 Iona talks about why she feels most confident, content and herself when she’s outdoors - especially when exploring nature with her kids. Full episode drops 27 November. Hosted by @gurl_on_the_hill. Watch the clip ⬇️ youtube.com/shorts/T0AxO...

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Why Being Outdoors Makes Me Feel Happy | Iona Andean | #AdventureUnfiltered Podcast

YouTube video by Adventure Unfiltered

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 23/11/2025

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

An easy read... www.forbes.com/sites/trueta...

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Love it ot hate it, here comes the future... openai.com/sam-and-jony... (and it will arrive quickly).

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Watch the film | Sam and Jony introduce io

Building a family of AI products for everyone.

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The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23/05/2025

“Life is better when we leap together.” Kermit the Frog delivered a commencement speech at the University of Maryland on Thursday, the alma mater of his creator, Jim Henson. nyti.ms/4dwMuhQ

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Scottish Teachers Association of RME @teachersofrme.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

Keynote Speaker @olliebray.bsky.social is kicking the day off by sharing where Education Scotland are and planning on going with the Curriculum Review #starme25

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

High levels on the Middle Findhorn towards the end of the week...

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

Got a lot of paddling done last week and finally got a float down the Beauly - spectacular gorge at the end....

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Colin McGill @colinmcgill.bsky.social · 26/03/2025

📢The Curious Teacher Conference: a 1 day professional learning event to enhance knowledge, skills and wellbeing of school teachers. Keynote speaker: @olliebray.bsky.social (update on the Curriculum Improvement Cycle).

The Curious Teacher Conference
Edinburgh Napier University (Sighthill Campus)
Saturday 07 June 2025
£35 (£18 for student teachers)
Lunch and great chat included

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 30/03/2025

Got the sail up on the canoe today...

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Dr Charlaine @charlainesi.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

@olliebray.bsky.social kicking off the conference with provocations around strategy and strategic change

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Future of Headship @uofgheadship.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

Exciting to be at the stage of ‘snagging’ for the new Journal of Leadership Scholarship and Praxis in education! We are looking forward to the launch next week when #LSPE will be open access! @alisonmitchelluofg.bsky.social @julie67.bsky.social @douglashutchison.bsky.social @mbcph.bsky.social

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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Kirsty Ferns 🎭 @kirstyferns.bsky.social · 10/02/2025

This webinar will be a good opportunity to hear about what “evolved framework” will look like, why it it needs to evolve and its role in the #CIC 👇🏻

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.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 our webinar to learn more about this paper. 👉ow.ly/T6hT50UJrax

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John Anderson @jmganderson.bsky.social · 05/02/2025

Great listen for anyone interested in the Currixulum Improvement Cycle in Scotland by @olliebray.bsky.social and Andy Creamer. Particularly interesting differentiation between knowledge and content - certainly the best explanation I’ve ever heard! educationscotland.podbean.com/e/the-curric...

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The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change | Education Scotland podcast

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Impro...

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Funny what pops up in the old news feed. 20+ years ago as Fair Trade Towns were taking off, I thought to myself - 'why couldn't FairTrade schools be a thing'. Lots of them now of course 🙂 www.tes.com/magazine/arc...

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Selling without a sting

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 02/02/2025

Great to clip into the skis yesterday

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

In November we published the first in a series of Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) discussion papers. Join us as we unpack this paper which explains why this work is taking place and the findings of the pilot curriculum reviews that took place in 23/24. 👉ow.ly/peBT50UJr77

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 28/01/2025

Since we launched the Curriculum Improvement Cycle news bulletin at the end of last year, over 2000 additional subscribers have signed up. Issue two is now available & you can read this here: ow.ly/Obz150UKfoh You can sign up here: ow.ly/JrNK50UKfok

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 27/01/2025

Applications are now open for several National Advisor posts to join Education Scotland, on secondment, to help support the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Applications close at Midnight on Monday 10 February. Find out more and apply here: ow.ly/2aYx50UNQLh

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

Winters back! 😀🧊❄️

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Learning through Landscapes @ltlnews.bsky.social · 24/01/2025

Local School Nature Grants are back! 🥳 We're offering: - Two hours of outdoor learning training for your staff; - £500 worth of outdoor equipment; - A climate curriculum pack worth £150; - A climate audit of your site; and more! Don't miss out! Apply before 4 April 👇 ltl.org.uk/projects/loc...

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Local School Nature Grants - Learning through Landscapes

Apply for a Local School Nature Grant for the chance to get free staff training and £500 worth of outdoor learning equipment for your school.

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Prof Mark Priestley @markrpriestley.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Education Scotland are holding Webinars to raise awareness about the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Details in attached pics - see events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c42310...

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Jon Severs @jonsevers.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

➡️The struggle for curriculum control - and how it impacts teachers How will the Francis Review impact schools and teachers? Is England really 'knowledge-rich'? Is pedagogy change inevitable with curric change? A fascinating chat with @markrpriestley.bsky.social www.tes.com/magazine/tea...

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The struggle for curriculum control - and how it impacts teachers

England is just the latest example of a government using curriculum change to make its mark on education, but things rarely go to plan for anyone involved, explains Professor Mark Priestley

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A number of Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) Webinars coming up over the next few weeks. Session 3 - Towards an evolved technical framework. Thursday 13 February at 4pm. Find out more and sign up – ow.ly/T6hT50UJrax

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A number of Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) Webinars coming up over the next few weeks. Session 2 - The background and a case for change. Wednesday 5 February at 4pm. Find out more and sign up - ow.ly/peBT50UJr77

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 21/01/2025

A number of Education Scotland Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC) Webinars coming up over the next few weeks. Session 1 - An Introduction to the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Monday 27 January at 4pm. Find out more and sign up – ow.ly/q7cB50UJr3C

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Rowena Blair @rowenacb9.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Lots of opportunities to get involved in the Curriculum Improvement Cycle in Scotland #CIC

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Lorna Bray @lornabray.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Stunning day in the Cairngorms! Felt great to be in the mountains today, but don’t be fooled by the perfect skies and beautiful sunshine, it was blowing an absolute hooooolie!! 💨 ⛰️📍Meall a’ Bhuachaille with @olliebray.bsky.social 🩷

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 18/01/2025

Not a lot of snow this weekend but still a fine day for a quick wander up Meall a' Bhuachaille.

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Ollie Bray @olliebray.bsky.social · 17/01/2025

Our Education Scotland Associates are a really important development for @EducationScot - it was great to welcome them to the team this week.

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