@MidEarly

early years team in Midlothian

Joined May 2015
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Simon Smith@smithsmmOct 17
Wrote about Oracy it’s not an and or. Start with knowledge and give every child a voice. Oracy doesn't lower standards; it raises them. When every child can think, speak and be heard, everyone benefits. @teacherhead smithsmm.wordpress.com/2026/…

Oracy: Helping Every Child Find Their Voice

It’s good to talk! If you were to walk around East Whitby today, you would hear something that perhaps wasn’t as common three years ago. You would hear children talking with confidence, liste…

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Education Scotland@EducationScotAug 27
Want to develop a robust, learner-informed equalities policy for your setting? Then join our online Equalities Policy Guide professional learning programme (30 September 2026 to 3 June 2027). Find out more & apply. ow.ly/unqo50ZFa8Z
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Education Scotland@EducationScotAug 26
Want to strengthen your understanding & application of pedagogy in practice? Then why not join our new Pedagogy in Practice professional learning programme (September 2026 to June 2027)? Find out more on our website & apply by 4 September. ow.ly/aRWj50ZFf1x
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Education Scotland@EducationScotAug 24
🧮Apply for Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding by 5pm on Sunday 30 August! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities! 👉ow.ly/q97W50Zztf2
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Education Scotland@EducationScotAug 17
🧮Apply for Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding by 5pm on Sunday 30 August! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities! 👉ow.ly/MKBW50Zztf3
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Midlothian Council@midgovJul 7
🚲 Free Dr Bike is coming to Penicuik! 📍 The Precinct, John Street 📅 31 July ⏰ 1pm–4pm Get a free bike check, test ride an e-bike, enjoy cycling freebies, power the smoothie bike and enter the Re-Cycles raffle to win a bike! Thanks to everyone who joined us in Rosewell.
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charlie mackesy@charliemackesyJun 12
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Education Scotland@EducationScotJun 5
Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Check out this message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, highlighting what we have planned from Monday!
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Education Scotland@EducationScotJun 5
🧮The first round of Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding is now open! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities! 👉ow.ly/Kg9b50Z7G0c
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Farm animals can carry germs we can’t see. 🥪 If you’re visiting a petting farm or zoo, only eat or drink in designated picnic areas or cafes. 🧼 Always wash your hands with soap & water first & make sure young children do too. More advice: nhsinform.scot/safeoutdoors #SafeFarmVisits
An adult and child sit at an outdoor picnic table on a farm, with food items on the table and a pushchair nearby. The text on the image advises eating only in designated picnic areas or cafés and washing hands before eating. Public Health Scotland branding appears in the corner.

ALT An adult and child sit at an outdoor picnic table on a farm, with food items on the table and a pushchair nearby. The text on the image advises eating only in designated picnic areas or cafés and washing hands before eating. Public Health Scotland branding appears in the corner.

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Midlothian Council@midgovMay 25
Reminder it's the last chance to give your views on the proposal for a new all-through school at Shawfair & to realign the catchment areas of Danderhall Primary School and Dalkeith High School. The consultation closes on Wed 27 May. Give your views: ow.ly/JePn50Z3JVq
Spacious modern public space with white sofas, wooden accents, and people socialising in a bright, open-plan interior.

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Modern building with large windows beside a grassy park where children play and people relax under trees on a sunny day.

ALT Modern building with large windows beside a grassy park where children play and people relax under trees on a sunny day.

Bright modern dining hall with large windows, wooden benches, and lockers along one wall, filled with people eating and socialising.

ALT Bright modern dining hall with large windows, wooden benches, and lockers along one wall, filled with people eating and socialising.

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Midlothian Council@midgovMay 23
Vogrie Spring Forest Bathing: slow down and connect more deeply with nature by enjoying a quiet, gentle and mindful guided walk in the grounds of Vogrie Country Park. With Wild Rose Forest Therapy. Saturday 30 May, 10:30am-1pm. Tickets £25.63 via ow.ly/Hce650YT6KX
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SMC@scottishmathsMay 21
Check out the conference tab for all the goings on from the 2026 conference. Scroll to the bottom to access this years presentations scottishmathematicalcouncil.…
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connect_scot@connect_scotMay 21
Parents and carers! We need you! Please take part in our survey to tell us about your family's experiences of ‘out of school childcare' eg before/after school, activities and holiday care. Closes 29 May. surveymonkey.com/r/GKNP7SZ
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Education Scotland@EducationScotMay 21
Currently working as a headteacher or manager in an ELC setting? Want to work with our ELC team on national priorities? Then come and join us as Early Learning and Childcare Education Scotland Associate! Apply by 31 May: ow.ly/mY1n50Z2zLl
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Education Scotland@EducationScotMay 20
Happy #NationalNumeracyDay! Find out more about the free resources and activities available👇 ow.ly/hu1L50Z25rB

National Numeracy Day

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

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Glow Scot@GlowScotMay 20
🔍 It’s #NationalNumeracyDay! Did you know the Numeracy and Mathematics Professional Learning Community on #GlowScot has lots of online learning modules and resources to support practitioners? Explore it now! 👉ow.ly/pxeM50Z0960 #glowspotlight
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Education Scotland@EducationScotMay 15
🤝 Relationships Still Matter A new five session professional learning series on understanding behaviour and strengthening relationships. 📅 19 May to 4 June 2026 💻 Online 🔗 Find out more and register education.gov.scot/events/
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Education Scotland@EducationScotMay 15
Education Scotland is leading a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum called the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Here is a message from our Chief Executive, Donna McMaster, on what’s in store for next week!
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Education Scotland@EducationScotMay 15
Join our sessions in May & June to explore the key elements in the following new guidance: - Responding to substance use in schools - Whole school approach to responding to racism - Included, Engaged, and Involved: Improving Attendance Sign up here 👉 ow.ly/zhKB50YYfEu
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