James McEnaney
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James McEnaney
@jamesmcenaney.bsky.social
Journalist and writer

Former English teacher & lecturer | Author of 'Class Rules: the Truth about Scottish Schools' & 'A Scottish Journey' | Fond of FOI, motorbikes, La Gomera, and all things education

www.jamesmcenaney.co.uk
There's SO MUCH censorship these days, it seems, and I think that's a decent window into what we're dealing with.
November 7, 2025 at 4:25 PM
I remember waiting for the boat home to Arran and watching a little flock of them swirling about and then diving down to roost at the linkspan. Always felt very privileged to see it.
November 5, 2025 at 10:34 AM
Used to get them at Ardrossan harbour sonetimes but not sure if that's still the case.
November 5, 2025 at 9:22 AM
This wasn't just any budget process - it was the one in which huge cuts to the teaching workforce were pushed through by SNP and Green councillors.

During that process, Mr Hutchison pushed back against attempts to obscure the cuts.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2454245...
Parents slam council's 'deceptive' teacher cuts tactics
The Glasgow City Parents Group has called for an investigation after internal emails revealed 'a clear breach of transparency and accountability'.
www.heraldscotland.com
October 22, 2025 at 2:18 PM