Lauren Eliott Lockhart
@laurenelockhart.bsky.social
I am a former Depute Head | Researcher | Writer. Interested in education and inclusion policy. Currently studying for PhD in Inclusive Education. Mum of Trudy who has Down's Syndrome.
As a teacher, my husband had to return to work after 2 weeks and our daughter was still in hospital for another 3 weeks with me having to make decisions on my own about her care. This has to change. #Parentalleave
‘Empowering both mothers and fathers to take parental leave and return with confidence will strengthen school communities’: @sarahmullin.bsky.social says the government’s new review of parental leave is a chance to improve teacher retention
The parental leave review: a chance to boost teacher retention
The government’s review of parental leave could have a big impact on education - but there is plenty schools can do now to better support new parents, says Dr Sarah Mullin
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July 6, 2025 at 9:34 AM
As a teacher, my husband had to return to work after 2 weeks and our daughter was still in hospital for another 3 weeks with me having to make decisions on my own about her care. This has to change. #Parentalleave
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The Assembly's important report on additional support for learning is out now! Members' knowledge & lived experiences is reflected in this powerful research & its call for meaningful action to transform ASL provision. Here's the report: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
May 27, 2025 at 9:14 AM
The Assembly's important report on additional support for learning is out now! Members' knowledge & lived experiences is reflected in this powerful research & its call for meaningful action to transform ASL provision. Here's the report: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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"Inclusion without support is not inclusion - its abandonment in plain sight"
We're pleased to see TES Scotland highlight our parent-led report on Additional Support for Learning. tes.com/magazine/new...
Access our report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
We're pleased to see TES Scotland highlight our parent-led report on Additional Support for Learning. tes.com/magazine/new...
Access our report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
Make ASN training mandatory for all school staff, say parents
A shortage of specialist skills among school staff for helping pupils with additional support needs has been highlighted by a Scottish parents’ organisation
tes.com
May 29, 2025 at 11:22 AM
"Inclusion without support is not inclusion - its abandonment in plain sight"
We're pleased to see TES Scotland highlight our parent-led report on Additional Support for Learning. tes.com/magazine/new...
Access our report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
We're pleased to see TES Scotland highlight our parent-led report on Additional Support for Learning. tes.com/magazine/new...
Access our report here: parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
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In the first of an occasional series, In Our Own Words, read this powerful and heartfelt blog by the Assembly's Co-ordinator about the importance, value and privilege of listening to, and hearing from, parents, carers and families about their experiences. parentcarerassembly.scot/news/all-new...
June 18, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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See the name-check for the Assembly's report on additional support for learning in the @connect.scot response to this new Scottish Government guidance...
New! @scotgov guidance is now out on Fostering a Positive, Inclusive and Safe School Environment: www.gov.scot/publications... Read Connect's response here:
connect.scot/news/scottis...
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Fostering a positive, inclusive and safe school environment guidance
Guidance on fostering a positive, inclusive and safe school environment, including the use of consequences in schools.
www.gov.scot
June 17, 2025 at 2:18 PM
See the name-check for the Assembly's report on additional support for learning in the @connect.scot response to this new Scottish Government guidance...
Thank you for highlighting this @richardbakermp.bsky.social - you've always been a proponent of equity in Education and political backing is the main assurance now.
We'd like to give a huge thank you to @richardbakermp.bsky.social today for mentioning us in the House of Commons and highlighting the incredible work of our Keeping Connected project in Fife and the importance of long term funding.
#TransformingLives #OurMindsMatter
#TransformingLives #OurMindsMatter
June 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Thank you for highlighting this @richardbakermp.bsky.social - you've always been a proponent of equity in Education and political backing is the main assurance now.
I am calling for parents and carers of children with significant ASN to participate in my study on the effectiveness of planning meetings in Scottish schools to support #Participation. Please find the link and more info below. #UNCRC #Inclusion
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
How effective are the planning meetings for your child in relation to the principles of person-centred planning?
Online surveys is a powerful, easy to use tool for creating online surveys. Run by Jisc, online surveys is used by over 300 different organisations in the UK...
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May 21, 2025 at 7:31 PM
I am calling for parents and carers of children with significant ASN to participate in my study on the effectiveness of planning meetings in Scottish schools to support #Participation. Please find the link and more info below. #UNCRC #Inclusion
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/edinburgh/...
Interesting insight from a parent: "our kids are different now. Old methods just don't work anymore. It's not a one size fits all" #edusky
February 8, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Interesting insight from a parent: "our kids are different now. Old methods just don't work anymore. It's not a one size fits all" #edusky
Research from today: working at the intersection of disability studies and education, can we map the areas of self-determination, direction (DYW), money, support and community life onto our current curriculum? (Thompson et al. 2008) @educationscotland.bsky.social
February 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Research from today: working at the intersection of disability studies and education, can we map the areas of self-determination, direction (DYW), money, support and community life onto our current curriculum? (Thompson et al. 2008) @educationscotland.bsky.social
That every school engenders a sense of belonging, allocates resources to those who need then and has high expectations of achievement within every pupil's potential. The dream.
Our education system can go from ‘good to great’ by focusing on excellence, inclusion and equity, writes @cstvoice.bsky.social CEO @leoracruddas.bsky.social
How we turn our good education system into something great
CST CEO Leora Cruddas outlines why education secretary Bridget Phillipson is right to praise the past - but also to seek to create an even better future
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February 4, 2025 at 7:42 AM
That every school engenders a sense of belonging, allocates resources to those who need then and has high expectations of achievement within every pupil's potential. The dream.
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Thoughts and research for today: the three Ps of children's rights
▪︎Protection
▪︎Participation
▪︎Provision
Participation involves a process for CYP (Lundy, 2007) and must acknowledge intersectionality of identity, environment and contextual factors #edusky
▪︎Protection
▪︎Participation
▪︎Provision
Participation involves a process for CYP (Lundy, 2007) and must acknowledge intersectionality of identity, environment and contextual factors #edusky
January 28, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Thoughts and research for today: the three Ps of children's rights
▪︎Protection
▪︎Participation
▪︎Provision
Participation involves a process for CYP (Lundy, 2007) and must acknowledge intersectionality of identity, environment and contextual factors #edusky
▪︎Protection
▪︎Participation
▪︎Provision
Participation involves a process for CYP (Lundy, 2007) and must acknowledge intersectionality of identity, environment and contextual factors #edusky
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I hope everyone is safe and well, take care and please follow police advice for when it is safe to travel again.
January 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
I hope everyone is safe and well, take care and please follow police advice for when it is safe to travel again.
Reading a great publication from @oecd-ocde.bsky.social on 'Curriculum Overload'. Useful for current curriculum reform and points on reducing curriculum documents, balance of breadth and depth and pressure on systems very valid.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Curriculum Overload
Schools are constantly under pressure to keep up with the pace of changes in society. In parallel, societal demands for what schools should teach are also constantly changing; often driven by politica...
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January 16, 2025 at 10:48 AM
Reading a great publication from @oecd-ocde.bsky.social on 'Curriculum Overload'. Useful for current curriculum reform and points on reducing curriculum documents, balance of breadth and depth and pressure on systems very valid.
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
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Join us for a dynamic and interactive conference:
Embedding Language in the Curriculum: Exploring Best Practice in Primary & Secondary Language Teaching
🗓️ 31 January
🕒 12:30 – 4:30pm
📍 Moray House School of Education and Sport
🎟️ Book your spot now: edin.ac/3Wf4lT0
Embedding language in the curriculum: exploring best practice in primary and secondary language teaching and learning
MHSES Initial Teacher Education, in collaboration with Education Scotland and LFEE, warmly invites teachers to join us for a dynamic and interactive conference.
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January 10, 2025 at 2:05 PM
📢 Calling all teachers!
Join us for a dynamic and interactive conference:
Embedding Language in the Curriculum: Exploring Best Practice in Primary & Secondary Language Teaching
🗓️ 31 January
🕒 12:30 – 4:30pm
📍 Moray House School of Education and Sport
🎟️ Book your spot now: edin.ac/3Wf4lT0
Join us for a dynamic and interactive conference:
Embedding Language in the Curriculum: Exploring Best Practice in Primary & Secondary Language Teaching
🗓️ 31 January
🕒 12:30 – 4:30pm
📍 Moray House School of Education and Sport
🎟️ Book your spot now: edin.ac/3Wf4lT0
Am I the only one who goes back to messages or posts to make sure the spelling and punctuation is right, or is this an age thing?
January 9, 2025 at 10:38 AM
Am I the only one who goes back to messages or posts to make sure the spelling and punctuation is right, or is this an age thing?
One of my latest blogs on life with Trudy (who happens to have Down’s Syndrome)
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The best thing I saw in 2024
Last year has been a huge step up for us. Trudy has started P4, which is the second half of primary school in Scotland. It represents a difference in expectation, a move away from play-based learni…
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January 8, 2025 at 2:16 PM
One of my latest blogs on life with Trudy (who happens to have Down’s Syndrome)
justalittlesister.com/2025/01/06/t...
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