Poverty and Attainment in Scottish EducationAll the twitter discussion and comments from the MacKay Hannah Conference on 11th Dec

by Lauren Blair 11 minutes ago

A very busy start to the day- a brilliant turn out. Thank you everyone who braved the weather

Jim McCormick@JimMcCormick16

4 DAYS AGO

Great turnout @MacKayHannah #PovertyAttainment conference: whatwe know about reducing the attainment gap in Scotland @jrf_uk

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

Very busy start at poverty and attainment conference in Edinburgh#povertyattainment

Session One: Strategy for the future. David Cameron, our chair, gave an engaging and poetic start to the day with

the inspiration from Bob Dylan

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Delighted that the brilliant @realdcameron is chairing the conference'All along the watchtower' #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Need to recognise the challenge we place on schools- unreasonable toexpect all change to happen there only #povertyattainment

Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

4 DAYS AGO

It's right that schools make a difference, but not fair they are expectedto make ALL the difference says @realdcameron #Povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Setting the tone of the day- 'let us not talk falsely now, the hour isgetting late' @realdcameron #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@lmi_blair · 4 DAYS AGO

#povertyattainment it's unfair to expect schools to donut alone - it'sabout social capital and using ed to create social change

Jim McCormick, JRF and Professor Sue Ellis, University of Strathclyde both give insight from the report Closing the

Gap

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Opening the day- @JimMcCormick16 'an antidote to pessimism' closingthe poverty attainment gap #povertyattainment conference

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

Joseph Rowntree Foundation: Progress is being made in attainment butat very slow rate #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Reducing the gap is feasible but needs to be measurable- need to bebetter at data @JimMcCormick16 #povertyattainment

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Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@jrf_uk Jr the attainment gaps exist WITHIN every school not justbetween schools. Every school must own this agenda#povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Closing the att gap needs to be owned by every school, it's not anotherprogramme it's the DNA of our system #povertyattainment

Zoe Robertson@drzoegtcs

@mideps · 4 DAYS AGO

Sue Ellis tells us that Longitudinal rsch data shows teacher effectsimpact most on disadvantaged young people #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@mideps · 4 DAYS AGO

Professionals need information on what works but also need details onimplementation #povertyattainment

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

@realdcameron · 4 DAYS AGO

Research on aspirations suggests that it's not a crisis of aspiration but alack of 'know how' @mideduteam #povertyattainment

Margaret Sutherland@tanzania8

@PINScotland · 4 DAYS AGO

Closing attainment gap but not by making everyone the same. thinkingabout this today at scottish network for able pupils #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

Teaching a child to read in Chemistry, is teaching them how to think likea chemist - Sue Ellis #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

schools doing great work but interventions need to b focused on needsof cyp living in poverty - knowledge expertise data #povertyattainment

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

We're attending today's @MacKayHannah conference on#povertyattainment to hear @JimMcCormick16 @AConstanceMSP andothers

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Lots of messages from #povertyattainment fit really well with the workwe are doing on #visiblelearning @mideduteam

Margaret Sutherland@tanzania8

@MorayPS · 4 DAYS AGO

Research shows single most important factor for highly able is theteacher #povertyattainment @EducationScot @TeamSCEL

Zoe Robertson@drzoegtcs

4 DAYS AGO

Need data that tells us how they experience school systems, class &understand who/how/why some r thriving & some r not#povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@lmi_blair · 4 DAYS AGO

In research it's data that drives creativity... Teachers have a right to theright data - SE #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Important things can be learned from the space in-between teaching#povertyattainment

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Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@jrf_uk research shows schools CAN make a difference to children livingin poverty. #povertyattainment

Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

a challenge set around gathering #data #povertyattainment@UniStrathclyde @jrf_uk really thought provoking

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Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

@RAttainment · 4 DAYS AGO

Sue Ellis on @jrf_uk report on Poverty: We need creative data and datawhich promotes creativity #Povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

"@ASLadvice: Prof Sue Ellis from @UniStrathclydepic.twitter.com/fBqjQBuYLJ" #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

#Povertyattainment conference: brilliant presentation from@UniStrathclyde on need for data and clear understanding of whatworks in schools

Tam Baillie, Scotlands Commissioner for Children and Young People took to the stage

newsdirect@newsdirect

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Now Tam Baillie @RightsSCCYP offers insight and perceptions from the'A Right Blether' consultation with 74k children #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Good reminder from @RightsSCCYP that cb want the same chances nomatter how much money they have #povertyattainment

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

What can we learn from children's perceptions of poverty on their life?Insights from Tam @sccyprights #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

@RightsSCCYP right blether showed cyp want to have same chances nomatter how much money their parents have #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

@RightsSCCYP found ch weren't asked about the impact of theirlessons. changing this in Mid @mideduteam #visiblelearning#povertyattainment

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

.@RightsSCCYP on surveys and focus group results - many youngpeople never asked about impact of lessons and learning#povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

@lizfmgreen · 4 DAYS AGO

#Povertyattainment @RightsSCCYP costs of practical lessons, trips andresources are a barrier for poorer young people's learning

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newsdirect@newsdirect

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

.@RightsSCCYP: Even low expenditure items (pens, internet, craft) cancause additional stress for impoverished families #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

extra costs of lessons (craft/design, home ec), need for internet, cost ofpens can cause stress to low income families #povertyattainment

Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

4 DAYS AGO

thinking about positive role of participatory approaches and mutualrespect #povertyattainment @RightsSCCYP

Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

@realdcameron · 4 DAYS AGO

Importance of looking again at BTC 4 (having jumped from 3 to 5 tooreadily) being highlighted as vital #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

High participatory engagement is important #relationships#relationaltrust #feedback #askyourstudents #povertyattainment

Newly appointed Cabinet Secretary for Education and Lifelong Learning Angela Constance MSP,

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Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

4 DAYS AGO

hearing @AConstanceMSP reinforcing her number one priority closingthe attainment gap #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP #Povertyattainment set out her priority aroundclosing education attainment the gap between most and leastadvantaged

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Great to have new Cab Sec for Ed here- Attainment for all top priorityfor @AConstanceMSP #povertyattainment conference

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Enquire@ASLadvice

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP, new cabinet secretary for education and lifelonglearning, addresses conference #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

Growing our economy & tackling inequality are two sides of the samecoin - @AConstanceMSP #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP schools can have a transformational impact on thelives of children and young people #povertyattainment

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

New CabSec @AConstanceMSP acknowledges that schools can have atransformational impact on young people's lives #povertyattainment

Jim McCormick@JimMcCormick16

4 DAYS AGO

Now speaking: @AConstanceMSP Education Cabinet Secretary -education should be a passport from poverty #povertyattainment

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Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP by 2020 100,000 cyp could be living in poverty dueto austerity measures #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP by 2020 100,000 cyp could be living in poverty dueto austerity measures #povertyattainment

Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP @scotgov will continue to focus on what CAN bedone within the constraints of UK austerity measures#Povertyattainment

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

.@AConstanceMSP quotes reaction of @JimMcCormick16 and@ScottishTUC on what is lacking in #SmithCommission proposals#povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP: scot gov addressing #povertyattainment thru@EYCollaborative, childcare, raising attainment for all, free schoolmeals

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Jim McCormick@JimMcCormick16

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

Fresh focus on literacy & numeracy engagement with scope for greaterparental involvement @AConstanceMSP #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@RAttainment · 4 DAYS AGO

Projects mentioned by @AConstanceMSP incl @RAttainment & Accessto Education @EducationScot in #InformedScotland Special#povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

@InformedScot · 4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP #Povertyattainment identifies quality of #teachers,leadership and conversations with #parents as being keys to success

Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

@AConstanceMSP Parents need teachers to talk more about learningand less about curriculum. #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@parentforumscot · 4 DAYS AGO

We need a more collab relationship with ch & YP partners & teachersabout learning @AConstanceMSP #visiblelearning #povertyattainment

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newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

If you're interested in what Ministers and MSPs are doing and sayingabout #povertyattainment visit the @newsdirect stand after thesession

MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

4 DAYS AGO

Session 1: strategy for the future, now for a question and answersession with our panel and delegates #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@sharonhayward68 @AConstanceMSP couldn't agree more!#Povertyattainment

National Partnership@EYCNPartnership

4 DAYS AGO

follow #povertyattainment & hear what happening at today'sconference @AConstanceMSP talking bout read, write count campaign& @RAttainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@EISUnion - teachers need time to think, reflect + build on knowledgeabout what works with cyp living in poverty #povertyattainment

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Bridging the gap between research and action with researchers inschool? #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Strathclyde Literacy Clinic @UniStrathclydestrath.ac.uk/humanities/sch… - Q&A #povertyattainment

Zoe Robertson@drzoegtcs

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Questions & issues around ways to engage research and practice inmore meaningful ways #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

Sue Ellis + @AConstanceMSP- reduce bureaucracy, utilise bestpractice/research allows focus on what makes real difference#povertyattainment

Zoe Robertson@drzoegtcs

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

not just about creating more time but refocusing & considerapproaches we take & how we engage as profs & our actions#povertyattainment

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Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

Pedagoo @pedagoo & #teachmeet mentioned by @realdcameron -we'd add @EDUtalkr - #povertyattainment

Margaret Sutherland@tanzania8

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

psycho-social skill development is crucial in the development of highlyable. Perseverance really important #povertyattainment @ASLadvice

Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

4 DAYS AGO

the marriage between practice and research needs to be nurturedtheme from #povertyattainment @EYCollaborative one to think about...

Session Two: Schools as a catalyst for change. First on is Mark Ballard from Barnados Scotland

MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

4 DAYS AGO

Session 2: Mark Ballard Head of Policy at Barnardo's Scotland#povertyattainment

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

While the snow falls, delegates at #povertyattainment hear from@markballard27 of @BarnardosScot on poverty strategies & role ofeducators

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Poverty is not just widening but deepening- this poverty is different@markballard27 #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@Sallar1 · 4 DAYS AGO

'Challenges from the front line' research mentioned by MB@BarnardosScot nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abu… #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

@ASLadvice · 4 DAYS AGO

@markballard27 @BarnardosScot #Povertyattainment impact ofbenefit sanctions a major issue for many #families. Forcing impossiblechoices

Enquire@ASLadvice

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Mark ballard - @BarnardosScot struggling 2 deliver early interventionservices due 2 demand from families in crisis #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Services come in as early intervention but actually turn in to crisissupport-reality of poverty #povertyattainment

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newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

If you would like a free summary of today's #povertyattainmentconference, get in touch

newsdirect@newsdirect

4 DAYS AGO

.@markballard27 outlines the harsh reality of welfare changes "turninglow-income poverty into no-income poverty" #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@markballard27 @BarnardosScot #Povertyattainment their servicesbeing pushed into new territory in face of families with basic needs notmet

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

One minister for schools, one for social services and one for poverty-need coherence across policy #povertyattainment

Sharon Hayward@sharonhayward68

@lmi_blair · 4 DAYS AGO

Mark Ballard from @barnardos: Low income poverty becoming NOincome poverty. #povertyattainment

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National Partnership@EYCNPartnership

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

listening to @BarnardosScot discuss child poverty referencing thisreport nspcc.org.uk/preventing-abu… #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

Scottish Child Poverty Strategy 2014-17 mentioned by @markballard27published in March - scotland.gov.uk/Publications/2…#povertyattainment

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Making the connections @markballard27 @BarnardosScot#povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Closing attainment gap is vital to meet the I in SHANARRI (Included) -socially and economically included. #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@markballard27 @BarnardosScot #Povertyattainment 'children lookedafter at home' - those on home supervision orders - leaving #school....

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Everything we do to raise attainment in schools will be undermined if wedon't focus on poverty outside the school gate #povertyattainment

Mary Hoey from Education Scotland on Cfe as opportunity

MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

@InformedScot · 4 DAYS AGO

Next to speak about using curriculum for excellence as a catalyst forchange, Mary Hoey @EducationScot #Povertyattainment

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Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

@EducationScot - Mary Hoey discusses using CfE 2 raise attainmentImprovements been made in last 10 yrs, more to do#povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

Mary Hoey @EducationScot #Povertyattainment - so much going on inpolicy + legislation around #education, #families, #children

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@sharonhayward68 · 4 DAYS AGO

Strong leadership a lever for real change in schools-Mary Hoey@EducationScot #povertyattainment

entrepreneurme@entrepreneurme

4 DAYS AGO

@realdcameron David with respect ..we have real social challenges,talking for a day.in the warmth won't solve #getreal#povertyattainment

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@MacKayHannah · 4 DAYS AGO

Whole school strategy essential to drive forward improvements-everyone must know and be involved #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

Mary Hoey @EducationScot #Povertyattainment #parentalinvolvement one of #CfE drivers, but surely more than that?

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

@EducationScot · 4 DAYS AGO

Closing the Equality Gap 12 point plan from @EducationScot mentionedby MH - see p.6 in educationscotland.gov.uk/Images/ESCorpN…#povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

School Improvement Partnership Programme - evaluation report by@robertowenctr in #InformedScotland Special #povertyattainment

Sara Spencer giving insight in to the cost of the school day project

MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

@ASLadvice · 4 DAYS AGO

Delighted to hear from Sara Spencer today Cost of the school dayproject #povertyattainment

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Great to hear educational psychologists engaging in SIPPs#engaginginresearch #knowthyimpact @Aspep1 #povertyattainment

Enquire@ASLadvice

4 DAYS AGO

Presentation: "Cost of the school day" project working with learners +school staff 2 identify poverty related barriers #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

#Povertyattainment hearing about Glasgow Cost of the School Dayprogramme involving Child Poverty Action Group and other partners

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Cost of the school day project- insight in to the real issues that add upto the experience of poverty @CPAGUK #povertyattainment

Informed Scotland@InformedScot

4 DAYS AGO

Cost of the School Day Project @CPAGUK & @GlasgowCCcpag.org.uk/content/cost-s… glasgow.gov.uk/index.aspx?art…#povertyattainment

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Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

@listenupscots · 4 DAYS AGO

reference made at #povertyattainment to povertyproofing.co.uk/projectworth a look...

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Sara Spencer highlighting that talking about poverty can lower stigma&make school aware of problems to get solution #povertyattainment

Janice Watson@JaniceW66781628

4 DAYS AGO

Talking to children and relationships a strong theme today@EducationScot #Povertyattainment

eileen brown@Brown999e

4 DAYS AGO

CfE provides a permissive framework for closing the gap#povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Importance of 'butterflies'-small effort but big impact initiatives#povertyattainment

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MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

4 DAYS AGO

Another fantastic session many thanks to all of our speakers. Up nextworking together to raise attainment #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@realdcameron change happens on the front line: policy givespermission, research enables. It's up to teachers then!?#Povertyattainment

Discussion groups to start the post lunch session: Working together to raise attainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Delegates in small groups discussing how can we implement change?#povertyattainment

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Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Interesting round table discussions. #povertyattainment#professionaldialogue

Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

4 DAYS AGO

interesting table discussion feedback for teachers from peers & pupilsvery emotive #Povertyattainment @parentforumscot #teachers#dialogue

Hilary Kidd from Young Scot discussing digital opportunity

MacKay Hannah@MacKayHannah

4 DAYS AGO

Hilary Kidd from @YoungScot speaking about the role of digital inlearning #povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Looking at role of digital in schools- @YoungScot digital academy -looking at positive destinations for young people #povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

Digital in learning: Hilary Kidd @YoungScot #Povertyattainment isDigital Academy Leader, providing all youngsters with opportunities

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Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Digital by design - need to be online to engage- however mustremember not all young people are online @YoungScot#povertyattainment

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

Being a digital native (or resident) doesn't make young people experts@YoungScot #Povertyattainment. Our young people need help andsupport

SPTC@parents_sptc

4 DAYS AGO

@YoungScot #Povertyattainment youngsters want #teachers to ask fortheir help with the IT if they are struggling! Learning from each other!

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@StenhousemuirPS · 4 DAYS AGO

Voice of the child coming through loud and clear in all sessions today#povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@mideduteam · 4 DAYS AGO

We need to help all yp become digitally literate, to develop skills,makesure they fully und their digital identities #povertyattainment

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Hilary Kidd@HilaryKidd87

4 DAYS AGO

Really enjoyed speaking at @MacKayHannah #povertyattainmentconference on the role of digital in learning

Eileen Prior from SPTC is our closing speaker of the day

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Great intro to Eileen @parents_sptc from @realdcameron#povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

Inequality is what is holding people back @parents_sptc#povertyattainment

Lauren Blair@lmi_blair

4 DAYS AGO

Eileen highlighting the parental involvement challenge. Need to keepsight of the important things @parents_sptc #povertyattainment

Midlothian EPS@mideps

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

Poverty or inequality? It's the gap that's the issue. @parents_sptc#povertyattainment

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Julie Wild@jwildsimpson

@parents_sptc · 4 DAYS AGO

#povertyattainment don't confuse parents lack of involvement with lackof interest & aspiration need to nurture this relationship #parents

StenhousemuirPrimary@StenhousemuirPS

@lmi_blair · 4 DAYS AGO

HT, DHT and Mrs. Duncan at #povertyattainment conference today.Great day and great ideas. Lots of food for thought.

Midlothian EPS@mideps

4 DAYS AGO

Lots of messages from #povertyattainment fit really well with the workwe are doing on #visiblelearning @mideduteam

StenhousemuirPrimary@StenhousemuirPS

4 DAYS AGO

#povertyattainment Don't worry about making a change, just make adifference. That's what @StenhousemuirPS is all about.

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Kirsty Regan@KirstyRegan

@listenupscots · 4 DAYS AGO

Great conference today on #povertyattainment but not sure that freemeals for ALL p1-3 kids fits @AConstanceMSP pledge to 'target'spending

eileen brown@Brown999e

4 DAYS AGO

Closing the attainment gap - conference providing an antidote topessimism. Hurrah! #povertyattainment

Thank you to all speakers and delegates for making the day engaging, interesting and thought provking

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