Education Support Officer & Probationer Manager within Falkirk Council's Education Services. All views are my own.https://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mz3x6scg5226Creating the rationale for change with our To Lead or Not to Lead? participants this week - being clear on purpose, understanding the role of data, and reflecting on the GTCS Standard for Middle Leadership. Huge thanks to participants and to Darren @braeshighschool.bsky.social for co-facilitating.30 Oct 2026 14:05 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mz3x6scg5226https://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3myz43bcn222lThere was a real buzz in the room during this week's Secondary Probationer sessions, focusing on the 'how' of enquiry and developing our enquiry questions. Thanks to all for their engagement, to our Mentors for their support and to Laura Gallagher @grangemouthhs.bsky.social for facilitating.29 Oct 2026 10:54 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3myz43bcn222lhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mxej7gbusk2rMassive thanks to the Digital Team for their input at this week's probationer sessions, guiding colleagues through the SAMR model and exploring a range of approaches to support digital pedagogy & accessibility @digilearnfalk.bsky.social @connectedfalk.bsky.social08 Oct 2026 12:58 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mxej7gbusk2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mwbwxndq5k22Great to meet our new cohort of To Lead or Not to Lead? participants today.Thank you for your engagement & reflections as we explored the programme structure & started to consider your leadership journeys.Thanks Darren @braeshighschool.bsky.social for co-facilitating #Relationships #Self-evaluation24 Sep 2026 19:01 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mwbwxndq5k22https://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mw7ajvamtk2iWe kicked off our practitioner enquiry inputs this week with our Secondary Probationer colleagues, focusing on the 'why' and the 'what' of enquiry. Thank you to Laura Gallagher @grangemouthhs.bsky.social for facilitating our sessions and sharing her expertise. #Noticing #Enquiry23 Sep 2026 17:15 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mw7ajvamtk2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mv3zxvjsfc2pThank you to David @braeshighschool.bsky.social for leading our Secondary Probationer CLPL sessions this week. A chance for us to explore AfL, consider the importance of learning intentions & success criteria to move learning forward and share ideas with our peers. #Debate #FormativeAssessment09 Sep 2026 17:14 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv3zxvjsfc2phttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mtyvekoboc2vThank you to Secondary Probationer colleagues for their engagement & participation in our CLPL session this week, looking at national/local GIRFEC context with Catriona & thinking about getting GIRFEC right in school with Julie from @braeshighschool.bsky.social #SHANARRI #6KeyQuestions #Resilience26 Aug 2026 17:48 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyvekoboc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mtyv5bszak2vA pleasure to welcome our new Secondary Probationer colleagues to our first sessions last week. A chance to discuss the Standard for Full Registration, GTCS requirements & top tips to staying organised during a busy year ahead. #TIS #GTCS26 Aug 2026 17:44 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtyv5bszak2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mojbkt45p22zA bitter sweet moment today as @yvaman.bsky.social joined our Probationer Induction event for the final time.Sharing a special story with an important message, as only she can! Thank you, Yvonne, for all of your support over the years. We'll miss you! #SkillWill&Focus @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social17 Jun 2026 21:38 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojbkt45p22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mojb23yxcs2zThanks to Miss Young at @graemehighschool.bsky.social for sharing her expertise and advice with our new cohort of Secondary Probationer colleagues today. Lots of great ideas to help them prepare for August and the year ahead.17 Jun 2026 21:29 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojb23yxcs2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mojaprnqyk2zGreat to meet our new cohort of probationer teachers this afternoon. A chance to explore everything Falkirk has to offer and explain the range of supports available to help them meet the Standard for Full Registration... Roll on August! @fcprobsupport.bsky.social @fceducationservice.bsky.social17 Jun 2026 21:23 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mojaprnqyk2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mhvp7phpec2bThanks to Samantha @braeshighschool.bsky.social for leading our Secondary Probationer CLPL sessions this week, focusing on our Learning for Sustainability framework and inspiring adventurous and powerful pedagogy.25 Mar 2026 18:18 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mhvp7phpec2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mem235uhm22zWell done and thank you to our Secondary Probationer colleagues for their valued contributions during today's career education workshop with @skillsdevscot.bsky.social. An impressive exploration of their knowledge of expectations, skills, pathways and lifelong learning.11 Feb 2026 17:50 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mem235uhm22zhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3mdivpinqrs2dHuge thanks to colleagues from our @fceducationservice.bsky.social Inclusion & Wellbeing Service for supporting Secondary Probationers in understanding behaviour that challenges this week. An opportunity to explore how to effectively meet the emotional needs of children & young people.28 Jan 2026 18:29 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3mdivpinqrs2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3m76lmf4xps2lExploring how to lead a team using the lenses of culture, relationships and school structures with our To Lead or Not to Lead? participants today.We also had an opportunity to consider agile approaches to improvement planning & how to identify priorities.Thanks to Darren @braeshighschool.bsky.social04 Dec 2025 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m76lmf4xps2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3m5yybknswc2hHuge thanks to Caroline & Lesley at Denny HS for leading this week's Secondary Probationer CLPL sessions on meeting the needs of learners. A chance to consider literacy & numeracy support across the curriculum and explore communication rich learning environments #DigitalTools #VisualSupports19 Nov 2025 19:26 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m5yybknswc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3m4ylvy22us2aA great To Lead or Not to Lead?session with aspiring middle leaders this afternoon, focusing on creating a rationale for change. Rich discussion around the role of data and the pros & cons of a range of data gathering methodologies. Thanks to Darren @braeshighschool.bsky.social for co-facilitating.06 Nov 2025 22:20 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m4ylvy22us2ahttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3m2wngbzpwk2fThanks to the @digilearnfalk.bsky.social team for facilitating our probationer CLPL sessions this week. A hands-on, practical session and great opportunity to explore the effective use of @connectedfalk.bsky.social devices to support learning, teaching & assessment.11 Oct 2025 16:51 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3m2wngbzpwk2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3lyiwu4muw22pExploring Assessment for Learning approaches & strategies with secondary probationers during this week's central CLPL sessions. Huge thanks to David @braeshighschool.bsky.social for sharing his expertise and encouraging some healthy debate #AfL10 Sep 2025 19:12 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lyiwu4muw22phttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3lxxbvksdrs2tIt's been a pleasure to welcome our new Secondary Probationer colleagues to our central CLPL sessions over the last couple of weeks.Thanks to Julie & George from @braeshighschool.bsky.social for their input this week, Getting It Right in School, which developed ideas from our previous GIRFEC session03 Sep 2025 18:42 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxxbvksdrs2thttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3lnnqkkd7ak2dA very reflective morning for the final session with our 2024/25 DHT Leadership Programme participants. Thanks to them all for their engagement, criticality & enthusiasm across the year. #Values #KnowYourWhy25 Apr 2025 17:26 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnnqkkd7ak2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/misslbairdfc.bsky.social/post/3lnljb2se7k2uThanks to Jonathan @wallacestoneps.bsky.social for joining our To Lead Or Not To Lead? session, discussing key issues,policies& drivers in educational leadership before an exploration of @gtcscotland.bsky.social professional values& reflection on our own leadership journey @mrpatersonlhs.bsky.social24 Apr 2025 20:10 +0000at://did:plc:pg2nljnpmvseo7j64t54ruwv/app.bsky.feed.post/3lnljb2se7k2u