The Neuroinclusive Educator: Helping Every Child Belong and Thrive
The Neuroinclusive Educator is a sustainable, realistic framework for inclusive teaching practice that recognises student diversity, supports teacher wellbeing and builds classroom cultures where students feel safe and can grow. We spoke to author Victoria Bagnell to learn more about the importance of accommodating variability so all children can belong and how the book serves […]
Leadership training to empower headteachers
Training opportunities for school leaders will continue to be supported by the Scottish Government helping develop leadership skills, improve job satisfaction and benefit pupils and staff. The Scottish Government is providing £395,000 to the Head Teachers’ Leadership Academies (HTLA), run by Columba 1400, which will be matched by the Hunter Foundation. This brings total Scottish […]
Rethinking Daily and Weekly Planning in Scottish Primary Schools
In the whirlwind of a primary classroom, lesson planning is our roadmap. But somewhere along the way, planning evolved from a functional teaching tool into a demanding bureaucratic task. With teacher workload firmly at the centre of national debate, it is time to recalibrate what daily and weekly planning should actually look like in Scotland. […]
Balancing Boundaries and Belonging: Navigating Scottish Government Guidance on Consequences
The conversation around behaviour in Scottish schools has reached a critical juncture. For teachers on the ground, the daily reality often feels like a painful squeeze. On one side, headlines report a rise in complex, post-pandemic behavioural challenges and increasing staff burnout. On the other hand, high-level policy insists on absolute adherence to children’s rights. […]
How Pupil Councils Shape Scottish Schools
Every Friday, Twinkl Scotland will be discussing a new theme for Scotland4kids and S4k Teachers’ Edition readers. This weeks theme is Pupils’ Voice. For decades, Scottish education has championed the idea of learner voice, recognising that young people are not just recipients of education but active participants in shaping their learning environment. Pupil councils are […]
Twinkl Scotland & Scotland4kids: Championing Scottish Education
We’re delighted to announce an exciting new collaboration between Twinkl Scotland and Scotland4kids – bringing together two organisations with a shared passion for supporting children, families and educators across Scotland. Twinkl Scotland is committed to creating high-quality, curriculum-aligned resources that help make learning engaging, accessible and enjoyable. Scotland4kids has long been a trusted source of […]
Free Real Life Videos For Teachers To Show Their Students How Kids Live In Other Parts Of The World
In today’s global society, helping students understand different cultures and perspectives is more important than ever. Educational projects like Kids in Other Countries are making this possible by sharing authentic stories of children living around the world. Through engaging videos and real-life storytelling, KIOC introduces students to the everyday experiences of children in different countries. […]
Schools Encouraged To Get Growing For National Children’s Gardening Week
Classrooms across the UK are being encouraged to get outdoors and start growing as National Children’s Gardening Week returns this month. Taking place from 24 May to 1 June, the annual event celebrates gardening and outdoor learning while encouraging children to connect with nature through simple hands-on activities. Schools, nurseries and families are all being […]
Free real life videos for teachers to show their students how kids live in other parts of the world.
In today’s global society, helping students understand different cultures and perspectives is more important than ever. Educational projects like Kids in Other Countries are making this possible by sharing authentic stories of children living around the world. Through engaging videos and real-life storytelling, KIOC introduces students to the everyday experiences of children in different countries. […]
AI Guidance for Schools
Guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Scotland’s schools has been published for the first time. The guidance aims to support those working in schools to use AI in a fair, safe and ethical way. It provides information on the potential benefits of using AI and the issues to be mindful of, while […]
Join Children’s Classic Concerts for a musical adventure this Spring!
From orchestral intergalactic travel on the CCC Enterprise, to a mind-blowing scientific exploration, to transforming junk into funk, they’ve got it all covered. And if that wasn’t enough, perhaps a carnival of musical acrobatics and live magic could tempt you? With their one-hour concerts jam-packed with toe-tapping fun, CCC’s hugely popular and interactive concerts are […]
FREE BSL for All: The School of Signs now in more than 2000 schools across the UK
Signature, the UK’s leading awarding body for deaf communication and language qualifications, has announced the release of five new episodes to its free ‘School of Signs’ programme, now used in more than 2,000 schools across the UK to teach BSL to primary school children. Following the legal recognition of BSL as a language in 2022 and ongoing discussion surrounding a […]