Education Scotland podcast

Apr 01 2025 75 ep. 35 mins 8
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The Power of Presence: Why Attending School Matters – The Role of Education in Today's Society

Apr 01 2025 38 mins  
How Glasgow City is Shaping the Future by Prioritising School Attendance: Collaborative Efforts Between Schools, Parents, and Pupils

The Learning Conversations: Time for Inclusive Education (TIE)

Mar 28 2025 50 mins  
The Learning Conversations: Time for Inclusive Education (TIE) In this episode of The Learning Conversations, Gillian Hamilton is joined by Jordan and Liam from Time for Inclusive Education (TIE), a charity that addresses prejudice and bullying of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people with education in Scotland’s schools. This lively, and at some points emotional, c

Focus on Froebelian practice

Feb 27 2025 35 mins  
In this episode of The Learning Conversations Gillian Hamilton discusses Froebelian practice with Professor Tina Bruce CBE, who has spent her career supporting the development of educators working with young children. Froebel’s work and writing changed the way we think about and value early childhood. Froebelian practice is one of the approaches highlighted within our national pr

Strathclyde University Students Family Learning Placements

Feb 12 2025 22 mins  
This podcast features student teachers from Strathclyde University Initial Teacher Education Programme. They were involved in a pilot programme which placed student teachers in a Local Authority Family Learning Team. The students talked about their experiences of working with parents and families within a Family Learning setting and how that positively impacted their attitudes, con

Generations Working Together

Feb 12 2025 26 mins  
This podcast features Lorraine George, Learning and Development Officer from Generations Working Together (GWT). Lorraine outlines the benefits of generations working together and how people of all ages can learn from each other. This is an important part of Lifelong Learning, where the generations work together to gain skills, values, and knowledge. Beyond the transfer of knowledg

Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...?

Feb 10 2025 25 mins  
Teaching languages across the years – plus ça change...? In this podcast, Louise Glen, Senior Education Officer for languages, is joined by guest Hélène McGregor, a recently-retired , very successful (and very youthful) teacher of French and Italian. Hélène taught at Glenrothes High School for just over 30 years and shares with Louise her motivation to become a teacher, her

Leading Professional Learning - In conversation with Aileen Kennedy

Feb 10 2025 25 mins  
Ready to transform professional learning in your school or setting? Join the Professional Learning and Leadership team at Education Scotland as we chat with Professor Aileen Kennedy, Professor of Teacher Education, Glasgow University, who is a leading researcher in the field. We dive into her groundbreaking work, exploring the shift from transmissive to transformative professional

Learning Conversations: Community Justice Scotland

Jan 24 2025 36 mins  
In this episode of The Learning Conversations, Gillian Hamilton is joined by Karyn McCluskey, Chief Executive of Community Justice Scotland. This lively and informative conversation will touch on how education is key to Karyn’s prevention strategy.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework

Jan 17 2025 31 mins  
The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 2: Towards and evolved technical framework A process is now in place for reviewing and evolving Scotland’s Curriculum - this is known as the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy cont

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle episode. Part 1: The background and case for change

Jan 17 2025 23 mins  
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 Improvement Cycle. In this episode, Ollie Bray Strategic Director is joined by guest Andy Creamer, Head of Learning, Teaching and Assessment at Education Scotland. Ollie and Andy talk abo