Dr. Lynne Binnie
@lynnebinnie.bsky.social
Head of Education City of Edinburgh Council. Educational Psychologist. All views my own.
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Beech class had a fabulous and sunny trip to Holyrood Park on Monday. They investigated signs of spring as part of our Holyrood Challenge. ☀️🌞☀️
April 1, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Beech class had a fabulous and sunny trip to Holyrood Park on Monday. They investigated signs of spring as part of our Holyrood Challenge. ☀️🌞☀️
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Your Woven Year is my hybrid planner-journal-notebook for educators. Blending the rhythm of the academic year with the shifting seasons. If this sounds like it might be of interest you can join the waitlist 👇
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Your Woven Year
Join the waitlist!
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March 28, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Your Woven Year is my hybrid planner-journal-notebook for educators. Blending the rhythm of the academic year with the shifting seasons. If this sounds like it might be of interest you can join the waitlist 👇
mailchi.mp/cbc650b1c650...
mailchi.mp/cbc650b1c650...
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Did you know? Our five eModules for professionals, created with Falkirk Council, offer bite-sized info around key topics in support for learning.
We have also now introduced feedback questions to inform development, incl. other #ASL topics we should cover.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/professional...
We have also now introduced feedback questions to inform development, incl. other #ASL topics we should cover.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/professional...
March 11, 2025 at 12:18 PM
Did you know? Our five eModules for professionals, created with Falkirk Council, offer bite-sized info around key topics in support for learning.
We have also now introduced feedback questions to inform development, incl. other #ASL topics we should cover.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/professional...
We have also now introduced feedback questions to inform development, incl. other #ASL topics we should cover.
Visit: enquire.org.uk/professional...
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Labour wants more pupils with additional needs in England to be educated in mainstream schools – so what can the country learn from Scotland, where this approach has been in place for decades?
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
Lessons for England from 20 years of inclusion in Scotland
Labour wants more pupils with SEND in England to be educated in mainstream schools - so what can the country learn from Scotland, where this approach has been in place for decades?
www.tes.com
March 6, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Labour wants more pupils with additional needs in England to be educated in mainstream schools – so what can the country learn from Scotland, where this approach has been in place for decades?
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
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The @eisunion.bsky.social has launched a book to help welcome young children who are new to Scotland and need support settling in www.tes.com/magazine/new...
EIS launches book to help young new arrivals to Scotland
The teaching union’s story book is aimed at supporting young children who are new to Scotland to settle in at school
www.tes.com
March 7, 2025 at 2:21 PM
The @eisunion.bsky.social has launched a book to help welcome young children who are new to Scotland and need support settling in www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Education directors body ADES is calling on the Scottish government to make “a clear distinction” between religious observance (RO) and religious and moral education (RME) when considering if pupils should have more of a say on whether to opt out
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
Religious observance proposals ‘lack clarity’, say education directors
Proposed changes to the law would effectively entitle children to opt out of learning about religion – not just practising it, says ADES
www.tes.com
March 7, 2025 at 12:29 PM
Education directors body ADES is calling on the Scottish government to make “a clear distinction” between religious observance (RO) and religious and moral education (RME) when considering if pupils should have more of a say on whether to opt out
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
www.tes.com/magazine/new...
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Belonging! We will find it wherever we can...
Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education.
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Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education.
amzn.eu/d/hRLF8bc
Weaving a Web of Belonging: Developing a Trauma-Informed Culture for All Children
Buy Weaving a Web of Belonging: Developing a Trauma-Informed Culture for All Children 1 by Cherry, Lisa (ISBN: 9781032730813) from Amazon's Book Store. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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March 8, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Belonging! We will find it wherever we can...
Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education.
amzn.eu/d/hRLF8bc
Drawing from the lived experiences of those who have spent time in care, the book highlights everything you need to deepen your understanding of the impact of trauma, inequity and marginalisation in children’s services and education.
amzn.eu/d/hRLF8bc
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NEW FREE EVENT!
We're delighted to be working with the National #Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social
We'll cover #anxiety related absence, children's rights to support at school & steps to take if a child is finding it difficult to attend.
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-ab...
We're delighted to be working with the National #Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social
We'll cover #anxiety related absence, children's rights to support at school & steps to take if a child is finding it difficult to attend.
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-ab...
March 6, 2025 at 3:16 PM
NEW FREE EVENT!
We're delighted to be working with the National #Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social
We'll cover #anxiety related absence, children's rights to support at school & steps to take if a child is finding it difficult to attend.
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-ab...
We're delighted to be working with the National #Autism Implementation Team @naitscotland.bsky.social
We'll cover #anxiety related absence, children's rights to support at school & steps to take if a child is finding it difficult to attend.
Book: www.eventbrite.com/e/talking-ab...
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The new dyslexia definition is officially agreed! A historic moment—bringing clarity for educators and better support for learners. After 130+ years of debate, stakeholders and researchers have united. #Dyslexia #Education
louiseselbydyslexia.com/dyslexia-a-n...
louiseselbydyslexia.com/dyslexia-a-n...
Dyslexia: a new definition, a new era? - Louise Selby Dyslexia Specialist
It is a momentous time in the dyslexia world. For the first time in dyslexia's almost 150 years of history, multiple stake holders found consensus on a new definition of this condition which has cause...
louiseselbydyslexia.com
February 25, 2025 at 4:16 PM
The new dyslexia definition is officially agreed! A historic moment—bringing clarity for educators and better support for learners. After 130+ years of debate, stakeholders and researchers have united. #Dyslexia #Education
louiseselbydyslexia.com/dyslexia-a-n...
louiseselbydyslexia.com/dyslexia-a-n...
@team-oaklands.bsky.social lovely to see you here x
February 25, 2025 at 6:02 PM
@team-oaklands.bsky.social lovely to see you here x
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We have launched the Digital Discourse Initiative with a free online professional learning course for Scottish educators, to equip them with the knowledge & tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
'Digital Discourse Initiative' Launched to Counter the Effects of Online Hate in Schools - Time for Inclusive Education
Time For Inclusive Education
tie.scot
February 1, 2025 at 2:42 PM
We have launched the Digital Discourse Initiative with a free online professional learning course for Scottish educators, to equip them with the knowledge & tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
💻 Teachers, access the course: tie.scot/professional...
Reposted by Dr. Lynne Binnie
Hi Bluesky! 👋
We are new here and will soon be sharing regular news, advice and information on children's rights and additional support for learning.
Follow us and help grow our Bluesky community!
#Introduction #Scotland #AdditionalSupport #AdditionalSupportNeeds #Education #ChildrensRights
We are new here and will soon be sharing regular news, advice and information on children's rights and additional support for learning.
Follow us and help grow our Bluesky community!
#Introduction #Scotland #AdditionalSupport #AdditionalSupportNeeds #Education #ChildrensRights
January 31, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Hi Bluesky! 👋
We are new here and will soon be sharing regular news, advice and information on children's rights and additional support for learning.
Follow us and help grow our Bluesky community!
#Introduction #Scotland #AdditionalSupport #AdditionalSupportNeeds #Education #ChildrensRights
We are new here and will soon be sharing regular news, advice and information on children's rights and additional support for learning.
Follow us and help grow our Bluesky community!
#Introduction #Scotland #AdditionalSupport #AdditionalSupportNeeds #Education #ChildrensRights
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Another blog addressing a commonly asked question.
This time I'm looking at how long we should teach phonics when learners have additional needs, especially a complex profile.
www.phonicsforpupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.com/post/how-lon...
This time I'm looking at how long we should teach phonics when learners have additional needs, especially a complex profile.
www.phonicsforpupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.com/post/how-lon...
How long should we teach phonics?
I really should start this blog with, ‘Another thing I get asked about a lot is…’ because this issue comes up time and again: timescale. Here in England, where daily phonics is mandatory as initial in...
www.phonicsforpupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.com
October 31, 2024 at 12:21 PM
Another blog addressing a commonly asked question.
This time I'm looking at how long we should teach phonics when learners have additional needs, especially a complex profile.
www.phonicsforpupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.com/post/how-lon...
This time I'm looking at how long we should teach phonics when learners have additional needs, especially a complex profile.
www.phonicsforpupilswithspecialeducationalneeds.com/post/how-lon...
Reposted by Dr. Lynne Binnie
Phonological-only reading instruction works, but not as well as print-based approaches, is—unsurprisingly—more effective for phonological awareness than word reading and, again perhaps unsurprisingly, works less well in preschool: bit.ly/4ffN4AJ ($)
Is Phonological-Only Instruction Helpful for Reading?: A Meta-Analysis
Phonological awareness (PA), the awareness of sounds in spoken words, is strongly linked to reading outcomes. However, there is an ongoing debate regarding the effectiveness of PA instruction witho...
bit.ly
October 28, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Phonological-only reading instruction works, but not as well as print-based approaches, is—unsurprisingly—more effective for phonological awareness than word reading and, again perhaps unsurprisingly, works less well in preschool: bit.ly/4ffN4AJ ($)
Reposted by Dr. Lynne Binnie
‘First of its kind’, Maybury Primary School has welcomed its first pupils this week - 25 excited P1 learners. The brand new primary school is part of the ‘Maybury Community Hub’ and is the first school in Edinburgh to share a campus with a medical practice. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
Maybury Primary School officially opens as excited pupils move in
Maybury primary opens its doors to P1s
www.edinburgh.gov.uk
January 29, 2025 at 3:20 PM
‘First of its kind’, Maybury Primary School has welcomed its first pupils this week - 25 excited P1 learners. The brand new primary school is part of the ‘Maybury Community Hub’ and is the first school in Edinburgh to share a campus with a medical practice. www.edinburgh.gov.uk/news/article...
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We have launched the Digital Discourse Initiative, a collaborative project with @isdglobal.bsky.social
A free online professional learning course is now available to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
📰 More: tie.scot/news/digital...
A free online professional learning course is now available to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
📰 More: tie.scot/news/digital...
What is the Digital Discourse Initiative?
YouTube video by Digital Discourse Initiative
youtu.be
January 29, 2025 at 8:23 AM
We have launched the Digital Discourse Initiative, a collaborative project with @isdglobal.bsky.social
A free online professional learning course is now available to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
📰 More: tie.scot/news/digital...
A free online professional learning course is now available to equip teachers with the knowledge and tools to address issues like online disinformation and hate.
📰 More: tie.scot/news/digital...
Reposted by Dr. Lynne Binnie
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status. During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's…
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status. During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's…
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status. During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's Reading Leadership Group to learn about their success in building a literacy culture and their aspirations for further achievement. The Reading Schools accreditation programme, delivered by the Scottish Book Trust, represents an innovative approach to embedding reading culture in schools.
theedinburghreporter.co.uk
January 20, 2025 at 10:01 AM
Ministerial visit to Wester Hailes High School celebrates reading
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status. During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's…
UK Government Scotland Office Minister Kirsty McNeill joined the Scottish Book Trust at Wester Hailes High School to celebrate the achievement of Core Reading School status. During the visit Ms McNeill met the Edinburgh school's…