Ritchie
@ritchie12.bsky.social
Lecturer - Childhood Practice & Education -All views are my own. Previously teacher & ELC Manager, passionate about the experiences we offer our youngest learners.
~Program Leader for HNC CP.
~Module Leader on BA CP.
~Seminar Tutor for PGDE
~Program Leader for HNC CP.
~Module Leader on BA CP.
~Seminar Tutor for PGDE
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After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social
Another cohort of HNC Childhood Practice students working towards their qualification and registration with the SSSC! Couldn't not take a photo of this scrapbook cover!
November 9, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Another cohort of HNC Childhood Practice students working towards their qualification and registration with the SSSC! Couldn't not take a photo of this scrapbook cover!
@sqanews.bsky.social hello SQA, are you able to confirm if we will receive an update soon regarding the roll out of NextGen HNC Childhood Practice - are we likely to be able to go ahead with a August 2026 delivery? Thanks from a very keen Program Leader at UHI.
October 7, 2025 at 6:06 PM
@sqanews.bsky.social hello SQA, are you able to confirm if we will receive an update soon regarding the roll out of NextGen HNC Childhood Practice - are we likely to be able to go ahead with a August 2026 delivery? Thanks from a very keen Program Leader at UHI.
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🧮 It’s #MathsWeekScot! Did you know maths features in qualifications at every SCQF level?
The SCQF shows how these qualifications connect, so you can see your progress and plan your next steps.
👉 Plan your learning journey at scqf.org.uk
#SCQF #AllLearningCounts
The SCQF shows how these qualifications connect, so you can see your progress and plan your next steps.
👉 Plan your learning journey at scqf.org.uk
#SCQF #AllLearningCounts
September 22, 2025 at 1:05 PM
🧮 It’s #MathsWeekScot! Did you know maths features in qualifications at every SCQF level?
The SCQF shows how these qualifications connect, so you can see your progress and plan your next steps.
👉 Plan your learning journey at scqf.org.uk
#SCQF #AllLearningCounts
The SCQF shows how these qualifications connect, so you can see your progress and plan your next steps.
👉 Plan your learning journey at scqf.org.uk
#SCQF #AllLearningCounts
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Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
September 15, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
My new book due for publication May/June 2026
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
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7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools - article in TES published today #OutdoorEd #EnvironmentalEd #outdoorplay #OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #ForestSchool #EduSky #EarlyYears #PrimaryEducation #UKEd #EduSkyUk
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www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools
Class teachers must be given flexibility to go out into school grounds and beyond, says leading outdoor-learning expert Juliet Robertson
www.tes.com
September 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools - article in TES published today #OutdoorEd #EnvironmentalEd #outdoorplay #OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #ForestSchool #EduSky #EarlyYears #PrimaryEducation #UKEd #EduSkyUk
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
www.tes.com/magazine/ana...
NQ Childhood Practice students creating their own nature/talking sticks, whilst exploring language development and play. Lots of rich discussions. ☀️ #play #childhoodpractice
September 8, 2025 at 11:48 AM
NQ Childhood Practice students creating their own nature/talking sticks, whilst exploring language development and play. Lots of rich discussions. ☀️ #play #childhoodpractice
Brilliant day at our local graduation. Well done to all students who are graduating! 👏
August 30, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Brilliant day at our local graduation. Well done to all students who are graduating! 👏
Lots of rich discussions on Friday as we returned to the woods with our HNC Childhood Practice students. More transient art and learning about loose parts play.
August 30, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Lots of rich discussions on Friday as we returned to the woods with our HNC Childhood Practice students. More transient art and learning about loose parts play.
Lots of fun today out in the woods with our new NC Childhood Practice students.
Students received an introduction to the course as well as tasks around transient art, magical stories and risk assessment/benefit! @uhishetland.bsky.social #play #outdoorlearning #teambuilding
Students received an introduction to the course as well as tasks around transient art, magical stories and risk assessment/benefit! @uhishetland.bsky.social #play #outdoorlearning #teambuilding
August 18, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Lots of fun today out in the woods with our new NC Childhood Practice students.
Students received an introduction to the course as well as tasks around transient art, magical stories and risk assessment/benefit! @uhishetland.bsky.social #play #outdoorlearning #teambuilding
Students received an introduction to the course as well as tasks around transient art, magical stories and risk assessment/benefit! @uhishetland.bsky.social #play #outdoorlearning #teambuilding
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ICYMI: The government announced welcome payments for new early years staff in shortage areas to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the workforce
£1K payments for new early years staff in shortage areas
Government announces welcome payments to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the early years workforce
www.tes.com
August 3, 2025 at 11:35 AM
ICYMI: The government announced welcome payments for new early years staff in shortage areas to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the workforce
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📚 Schools might be on summer break—but it’s the perfect time to think play!
🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning.
Celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play!
🔗 Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning.
Celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play!
🔗 Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
July 23, 2025 at 8:39 AM
📚 Schools might be on summer break—but it’s the perfect time to think play!
🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning.
Celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play!
🔗 Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning.
Celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play!
🔗 Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...
MEd Education Studies with UWS complete! ✅
Brilliant day celebrating in Glasgow! 🎉 👨🎓
Brilliant day celebrating in Glasgow! 🎉 👨🎓
July 9, 2025 at 8:53 PM
MEd Education Studies with UWS complete! ✅
Brilliant day celebrating in Glasgow! 🎉 👨🎓
Brilliant day celebrating in Glasgow! 🎉 👨🎓
Out of office is on! ☀️
June 30, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Out of office is on! ☀️
I am looking to find out more about the role of Associate Tutor in Universities. Can anyone offer information on this? Preferably around Childhood Practice or Early Childhood Studies.
June 24, 2025 at 7:00 PM
I am looking to find out more about the role of Associate Tutor in Universities. Can anyone offer information on this? Preferably around Childhood Practice or Early Childhood Studies.
June 18, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Delighted to receive this note from a student earlier today.
It's great to be in a role where you can support so many students. Particularly this group of students who are working full time whilst studying and supporting some of our most vulnerable learners. 👏
It's great to be in a role where you can support so many students. Particularly this group of students who are working full time whilst studying and supporting some of our most vulnerable learners. 👏
June 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Delighted to receive this note from a student earlier today.
It's great to be in a role where you can support so many students. Particularly this group of students who are working full time whilst studying and supporting some of our most vulnerable learners. 👏
It's great to be in a role where you can support so many students. Particularly this group of students who are working full time whilst studying and supporting some of our most vulnerable learners. 👏
Looking forward to our HNCCP Development Day. Academic staff from across UHI will come together to standardise learning and teaching as well as hearing from colleagues from Education Scotland, Care Inspectorate and Falkirk Council. Key topics: current practice in ELC and current policy developments.
June 4, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Looking forward to our HNCCP Development Day. Academic staff from across UHI will come together to standardise learning and teaching as well as hearing from colleagues from Education Scotland, Care Inspectorate and Falkirk Council. Key topics: current practice in ELC and current policy developments.
Brilliant afternoon exploring outdoor learning with colleagues from the SIC. Thanks to @katehookham.bsky.social for having us. ☀️ 🐜 🔥 🌳
May 30, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Brilliant afternoon exploring outdoor learning with colleagues from the SIC. Thanks to @katehookham.bsky.social for having us. ☀️ 🐜 🔥 🌳
I visited another ELC setting at the end of term 3 - it was great to see how they have developed their outdoor provision. Important skills being developed here, for all learners. #ELC #outdoorlearning #play
April 19, 2025 at 9:54 AM
I visited another ELC setting at the end of term 3 - it was great to see how they have developed their outdoor provision. Important skills being developed here, for all learners. #ELC #outdoorlearning #play
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Delighted to co author this paper which supports the development of teachers in multi composite rural classrooms.
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April 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Delighted to co author this paper which supports the development of teachers in multi composite rural classrooms.
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Would you like to lead Scotland's national organisation for play?
Apply to be our new Chief Executive Officer to champion children's right to play across Scotland.
Starting salary £60,000
Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm
Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May
Apply:
Apply to be our new Chief Executive Officer to champion children's right to play across Scotland.
Starting salary £60,000
Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm
Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May
Apply:
Vacancy: Play Scotland CEO - Play Scotland
We are recruiting for a new Chief Executive Officer. Play Scotland: Chief Executive...
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April 14, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Would you like to lead Scotland's national organisation for play?
Apply to be our new Chief Executive Officer to champion children's right to play across Scotland.
Starting salary £60,000
Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm
Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May
Apply:
Apply to be our new Chief Executive Officer to champion children's right to play across Scotland.
Starting salary £60,000
Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm
Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May
Apply:
Has Spring finally arrived? ☀️ 🤞🏻
April 2, 2025 at 8:20 AM
Has Spring finally arrived? ☀️ 🤞🏻
Excellent afternoon speaking with young people who are interested in an ELC career! @uhishetland.bsky.social
March 28, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Excellent afternoon speaking with young people who are interested in an ELC career! @uhishetland.bsky.social