Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 11/03/20261/3 The biggest barrier to equity of access in CS is recruitment. To see the subject thrive in every secondary school, we must address the teacher shortage. It's the single biggest hurdle to ensuring every pupil can study CS, regardless of their postcode. 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 05/02/2026It’s been great to be part of this series of meetings and to contribute to such open, constructive discussions about Computing Science in schools in Scotland. 110
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 03/02/2026Last week, I had the privilege of sharing my journey from @StDavidsHS to @EdinburghNapier and, ultimately, into the classroom as a CS teacher. Speaking to HNC/D students at @WestLoCollege & @WestCollScot, Paisley campus was a brilliant experience. 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 22/01/2026In Scotland, Computing Science has the largest gender gap of any STEM subject, a trend stuck in place for a decade. We often talk about role models, confidence & capability. These are symptoms of the root cause being access & equity. @Tes Scotland www.tes.com/magazine/ana...tes.comHow school leaders can tackle Scotland’s tech gender crisisThe growing gender gap in computing science is worrying not only for equality but also the economy - but there are practical, proven strategies schools leader can adopt, says Toni Scullion 032
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 30/11/2025Annual cyber advent calendar and Christmas coding competition open tomorrow! dressCode code clubs get earlier access to all competitions dresscode.club #ClosingTheGenderGap 031
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 29/11/2025Great to be in a room packed with fellow teachers delivering CS in Scotland! Such a great start hearing from the amazing tutors and fascinating keynote from Dr Watts! #ByTeachersFromTeachers 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 14/11/2025Brilliant cyber competition open to pupils aged 14 to 18. Sign up closes today!!! forms.office.com/pages/respon... #ChooseComputingScienceforms.office.comMicrosoft Forms 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 12/11/2025A great afternoon spent with two brilliant fellow Computing Science teachers championing and spreading the word about being a Computing Science teacher. There are only 550 Computing Science teachers in Scotland, the lowest number we've ever had and we only had 16 new Computing 102
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 09/11/2025A privilege to be featured at number 24 on Computer Weekly's 50 Most Influential Women in UK Tech list. Amazing to be recognised alongside so many inspiring women. www.computerweekly.com/news/3666341...computerweekly.comComputer Weekly | Information Technology (IT) News, UK IT Jobs, Industry NewsThe latest information technology (IT) news and IT jobs from ComputerWeekly.com. Stay ahead with IT management and technology news, blogs, jobs, case studies, whitepapers and videos. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 08/11/2025Beyond proud to be involved in such an inspiring and important event aimed at encouraging more girls to consider a career in the tech sector. 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 06/11/2025CS at school level in Scotland continues to have the largest gender gap of all traditional STEM subjects and has done for over a decade. It’s a real privilege to be involved in such an inspiring initiative. Together, we can close the gender gap in CS. www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/community/ed...edinburghnews.scotsman.comEdinburgh teacher calls for action on computer science gender gapComputing science teacher Toni Scullion is working with St George’s School in Edinburgh to inspire more female students to pursue a career in tech 020
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 28/10/2025Really looking forward to being part of the No Tech Without EdTech event tomorrow! Still opportunity to get tickets and come along. app.forumm.to/event/5e35a0... Huge thank you to Dr Clare Daly for inviting me along and pulling together a brilliant and much needed event. 010
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 27/10/2025There are lots of teachers doing brilliant work to close the gender gap in Computing Science. This is a great opportunity for teachers to help inspire others and share your success. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 24/10/2025Looking for any Computing Science teachers in Scotland interested in helping out with this. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 16/10/2025Really honoured to have been recognised in this years Alumni Awards! My time at Edinburgh Napier was so special. I left with more than a degree; it changed the trajectory of my life. 020
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 24/09/2025Another great example of STACS teaching community in action! Amazing effort by the ever brilliant David Jack. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 23/09/2025Any teachers delivering AH CS this event will be really worthwhile!! See you there. 011
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 22/09/2025Role 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. 110
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 18/09/2025A 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 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 10/09/2025Honoured 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...computerweekly.comVote: Who should be crowned the 2025 most influential woman in UK tech? | Computer WeeklyEach 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. 010
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 09/09/2025Building 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 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 08/09/2025So 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 010
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 05/09/2025A brilliant achievement 👏 well done, Ruby!! #HopperAward 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 05/09/2025A wonderful achievement 👏 well done, Jonathan!! #TuringAward 000
Reposted by Toni SculliondressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Huge shout out to Ruby this years #HopperAward winner from Stirling HS!! Congratulations, Ruby. #ChooseComputingScience 001
Reposted by Toni SculliondressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · 05/09/2025Huge shout out to Jonathan this years #TuringAward winner from Stirling HS. A great achievement, well done. #ChooseComputingScience 001
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 04/09/2025It 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... 110
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 03/09/2025CS 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. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 01/09/2025If you can't find what you are looking for, make it. New improved dressCode pupil portal coming soon. #TogetherWeCanCloseTheGenderGap 021
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 03/07/20251/ State of the Nation: Our Tech Talent Pipeline! It's a story filled with challenges that has spanned over two decades, a story some might have given up on - a true underdog tale. But for me, it's a story of hope & countless opportunities, & it's going to make a great @netflix 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 25/06/2025Summer of Code competition is now open to all Primary and Secondary pupils. #ChooseComputingScience 010
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 10/06/2025A brilliant opportunity for female pupils aged over 15!! Sign up extended closes tomorrow midnight, spaces still available. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 03/06/20251/2 Fundraising target reached + a bit extra! They're officially going to London on June 26th to represent Scotland at the @WeLoveFTC UK & Ireland Champs! Thank you to every single person who donated & shared. You've not only helped cover travel & accommodation but have also 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 25/05/2025Small departments like CS often face big hurdles. @DunfermlineHS CS team (SMID 1 & 2 pupils). They are £475 short of their target fund to represent Scotland at the First Tech Challenge UK & Ireland Champs in London. You can donate below every little helps www.gofundme.com/f/get-the-bu...gofundme.comDonate to Get the Bubble Busters to Champs, organised by Ryan TrainerHelp Our Team Represent Scotland at the First Tech Challenge UK & Ireland Champs! We… Ryan Trainer needs your support for Get the Bubble Busters to Champs 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 13/05/2025Closing the gender gap in Computing Science is vital for Scotland's tech future! Initiatives like the Women in Computing event at St George's inspire the next gen. Organisations/Industry to get involved? Join their workshop this Thursday 15th May! Email: womenintech@stge.org.uk #ClosingTheGenderGap 030
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 05/05/20251/3 Most of us can name one. I’m lucky enough to name many — Mrs Brown, Mr Donoghue, Mr Murphy, Chris Sinclair, Dr Hazel Hall, David Muir, fiona Sabba, Greg McDowall and Alan McIntosh. A few of the incredible teachers who supported me at different times in my journey 100
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 02/05/2025CS, while having the lowest number of teachers at 550, is filled with some truly remarkable individuals. Witnessing the community rally around colleagues seeking advice, ideas, or support on #STACSConnected is amazing! #ByTeachersForTeachers 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 17/04/2025The challenges facing Computing Science are so intertwined, but I remain completely optimistic that we can fix them. This isn't an impossible situation – it's fixable! #SaveComputingScience 001
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 19/03/2025Bridging the gap between primary & secondary is so important for pupils, but teachers rarely get to work together across phases. That's why tonight's STACS upskilling is going to be brilliant! Real collaboration between experienced primary & secondary teachers. See you there. 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Happy International Women's Day. It's a stark reminder that there's still so much work to do. * Persistent Gender Gap: In Scotland, Computing Science at school level still has the largest gender gap compared to any other traditional STEM subject, and this has persisted for over a decade. 121
Reposted by Toni ScullionScottish Teachers Advancing Computing Science @stacshq.bsky.social · 08/03/2025Happy International Women's Day! Working to close the gender gap is a core thread woven through everything we do! We're delighted to share our STACS Resources are featured on UNESCO's open & exclusive science hub, under practices promoting open & inclusive science! www.unesco.org/en/open-scie... 071
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 05/03/2025A brilliant virtual upskilling session tomorrow delivered by a team of incredibly knowledgeable & experienced AH CS teachers. Want to learn how to support pupils with their AH projects? Want to gain tips on how to avoid dropping marks? This is for you. #ByTeachersForTeachers 000
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 12/02/2025Schools can register their interest below. #ClosingTheGenderGap 021
Reposted by Toni ScullionDigital Technology Education Charter @dtecharter.bsky.social · 11/02/2025Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science. A reminder that CS at school level in Scotland has the largest gender gap compared to other traditional STEM subjects & has done for over a decade. Let's work together to #CloseTheGenderGap #SaveComputingScience 021
Toni Scullion @sculliontoni.bsky.social · 09/02/202541 FREE posters & career cards, display board materials, teacher door signs & 3 parent/guardian night post cards. Helping teachers promote their subject. Two versions now available #ChooseComputerScience & #ChooseComputingScience 010
Reposted by Toni SculliondressCode @dresscodehq.bsky.social · 07/02/2025📢We've created posters, career cards, display board materials, teacher door signs. Perfect for open evenings & parents' nights, school/dept social media & webpages helping teachers promote Computing Science. Sign up to get access to the FREE resources. dresscode.org.uk/choose-computing-science 173