Nicola Sykes
@nicolasykes.bsky.social
Senior Education Officer #CommunityLearningandDevelopment (CLD) #ParentalEngagement & #FamilyLearning with Education Scotland #LifelongLearner #SocialJustice #BecauseOfCLD #Gardener #LoveNature
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On this #RemembranceDay, please join us as we take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the eight million horses, donkeys and mules who lost their lives while bravely serving in World War One 🧡💜🐴
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
November 11, 2025 at 10:59 AM
On this #RemembranceDay, please join us as we take a moment to pause, reflect and remember the eight million horses, donkeys and mules who lost their lives while bravely serving in World War One 🧡💜🐴
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
‘A Soldiers Kiss’ by Henry Chappell, narrated by Mil Nicholson
#EveryHorseRemembered #WarHorse
September 28, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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Great TED talk about the 15 Minute City concept by Carlos Moreno--based on Ecology, Proximity, Solidarity, and Participation.
Amazing what happens when we plan around people not the car.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carlos_moreno_the_15_minute_city?language=en
Amazing what happens when we plan around people not the car.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carlos_moreno_the_15_minute_city?language=en
The 15-minute city
Living in a city means accepting a certain level of dysfu...
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November 23, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Great TED talk about the 15 Minute City concept by Carlos Moreno--based on Ecology, Proximity, Solidarity, and Participation.
Amazing what happens when we plan around people not the car.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carlos_moreno_the_15_minute_city?language=en
Amazing what happens when we plan around people not the car.
https://www.ted.com/talks/carlos_moreno_the_15_minute_city?language=en
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WE'RE HIRING! We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person who is looking to develop their current skills in communications and engagement to join our multidisciplinary team: buff.ly/Tebez5Z
July 15, 2025 at 11:29 AM
WE'RE HIRING! We are seeking a highly motivated and organised person who is looking to develop their current skills in communications and engagement to join our multidisciplinary team: buff.ly/Tebez5Z
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' Dignity must come first' - Good piece by @kartikraj.bsky.social 👓👇
Dispatch for @hrw.org on the draft bill on social security in the UK.
The proposed benefit cuts will harm people with disabilities, worsen poverty, and undermine rights.
The government says the bill “will protect the most vulnerable.” Its own data belie that claim.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
The proposed benefit cuts will harm people with disabilities, worsen poverty, and undermine rights.
The government says the bill “will protect the most vulnerable.” Its own data belie that claim.
www.hrw.org/news/2025/06...
June 21, 2025 at 12:08 PM
' Dignity must come first' - Good piece by @kartikraj.bsky.social 👓👇
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#ScotEduSky
Education Scotland are now looking for Associates to lead #Antiracism work. Great opportunity to be involved in positive change and gain some strategic experience. Only 15 days required out of school over the year. Check it out 👇
education.gov.scot/vacancies/ed...
Education Scotland are now looking for Associates to lead #Antiracism work. Great opportunity to be involved in positive change and gain some strategic experience. Only 15 days required out of school over the year. Check it out 👇
education.gov.scot/vacancies/ed...
Education Scotland Associate - Anti-Racism Coordinator
Education Scotland is a Scottish Government executive agency responsible for supporting quality and improvement in Scottish education.
education.gov.scot
June 18, 2025 at 12:54 PM
#ScotEduSky
Education Scotland are now looking for Associates to lead #Antiracism work. Great opportunity to be involved in positive change and gain some strategic experience. Only 15 days required out of school over the year. Check it out 👇
education.gov.scot/vacancies/ed...
Education Scotland are now looking for Associates to lead #Antiracism work. Great opportunity to be involved in positive change and gain some strategic experience. Only 15 days required out of school over the year. Check it out 👇
education.gov.scot/vacancies/ed...
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🎙️ How one council made community power a part of everything it does
We get under the bonnet of Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach
Ft. leader Phil North, chief exec Andy Ferrier, deputy chief exec Salena Mulhere & officer Imogen Colley
We get under the bonnet of Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach
Ft. leader Phil North, chief exec Andy Ferrier, deputy chief exec Salena Mulhere & officer Imogen Colley
“Everything we do is driven by our communities”: Inside Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach to community engagement - New Local
Test Valley Borough Council is pushing the envelope on community engagement. Listen to this podcast to find out how.
buff.ly
November 18, 2024 at 12:27 PM
🎙️ How one council made community power a part of everything it does
We get under the bonnet of Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach
Ft. leader Phil North, chief exec Andy Ferrier, deputy chief exec Salena Mulhere & officer Imogen Colley
We get under the bonnet of Test Valley’s ground-breaking approach
Ft. leader Phil North, chief exec Andy Ferrier, deputy chief exec Salena Mulhere & officer Imogen Colley
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What a great Family Session to start our latest block of Nurturing Nature! Thank you to one of our parents from our previous block for sharing her experience of these sessions! Lovely to get more families involved in this experience. #FamilyLearning #SharingExperiences
June 3, 2025 at 5:04 PM
What a great Family Session to start our latest block of Nurturing Nature! Thank you to one of our parents from our previous block for sharing her experience of these sessions! Lovely to get more families involved in this experience. #FamilyLearning #SharingExperiences
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This academic year we had 11 parent engagement webinars at @uofgeducation.bsky.social and you can re-watch all recordings on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... and we'll now remind you about the 6 we had in 2025.
May 30, 2025 at 11:56 AM
This academic year we had 11 parent engagement webinars at @uofgeducation.bsky.social and you can re-watch all recordings on our YouTube channel www.youtube.com/playlist?lis... and we'll now remind you about the 6 we had in 2025.
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Out & about spotting our focused Global Goals in action 💚🌍🧡
Well done to the team at Hike & Bike who are working towards #Target2030 They recieved a BIG Disrupter ✅ for their efforts in making the 🌍 a better place! 🤩 👏
Think Global Act Local 🌍
@lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social
Well done to the team at Hike & Bike who are working towards #Target2030 They recieved a BIG Disrupter ✅ for their efforts in making the 🌍 a better place! 🤩 👏
Think Global Act Local 🌍
@lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social
May 6, 2025 at 8:06 AM
Out & about spotting our focused Global Goals in action 💚🌍🧡
Well done to the team at Hike & Bike who are working towards #Target2030 They recieved a BIG Disrupter ✅ for their efforts in making the 🌍 a better place! 🤩 👏
Think Global Act Local 🌍
@lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social
Well done to the team at Hike & Bike who are working towards #Target2030 They recieved a BIG Disrupter ✅ for their efforts in making the 🌍 a better place! 🤩 👏
Think Global Act Local 🌍
@lfsscotland.bsky.social @edscotlfs.bsky.social
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A few pupils and parents of @carrongrangesch.bsky.social took part in a wellness walk for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
We walked round the local park, had a snack and even a wee play at the park! The weather also played it's part 🌞
#ThisIsMyCommunity #BecauseOfCLD
We walked round the local park, had a snack and even a wee play at the park! The weather also played it's part 🌞
#ThisIsMyCommunity #BecauseOfCLD
May 16, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A few pupils and parents of @carrongrangesch.bsky.social took part in a wellness walk for #MentalHealthAwarenessWeek
We walked round the local park, had a snack and even a wee play at the park! The weather also played it's part 🌞
#ThisIsMyCommunity #BecauseOfCLD
We walked round the local park, had a snack and even a wee play at the park! The weather also played it's part 🌞
#ThisIsMyCommunity #BecauseOfCLD
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Welcome to the Glasgow Family Learning Team bluesky page! We aim to share good practise and information about Family Learning across Glasgow.
May 12, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Welcome to the Glasgow Family Learning Team bluesky page! We aim to share good practise and information about Family Learning across Glasgow.
March 30, 2025 at 10:57 AM
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🚨I have a big announcement, everyone!!🚨
Today, I'm launching my newsletter: The Reengineer.
It’s about the surprising ways in which climate change is impacting technology, buildings and infrastructure – and how we can make those things more efficient, to slash emissions.
www.thereengineer.pro
Today, I'm launching my newsletter: The Reengineer.
It’s about the surprising ways in which climate change is impacting technology, buildings and infrastructure – and how we can make those things more efficient, to slash emissions.
www.thereengineer.pro
The Reengineer | Chris Baraniuk | Substack
A newsletter about how climate change affects technology and infrastructure – and what we can do about it. Click to read The Reengineer, by Chris Baraniuk, a Substack publication. Launched 13 minutes ...
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November 14, 2024 at 12:26 PM
🚨I have a big announcement, everyone!!🚨
Today, I'm launching my newsletter: The Reengineer.
It’s about the surprising ways in which climate change is impacting technology, buildings and infrastructure – and how we can make those things more efficient, to slash emissions.
www.thereengineer.pro
Today, I'm launching my newsletter: The Reengineer.
It’s about the surprising ways in which climate change is impacting technology, buildings and infrastructure – and how we can make those things more efficient, to slash emissions.
www.thereengineer.pro
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Looking for something to do before the 🏴🏴 match on Saturday? Come and support the Scottish Parliament & Bishopton RFC as they raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young ❤️
You can donate to the charity in memory of Matthew Seymour ⬇️
www.c-r-y.org.uk/matthew-seym...
#MonTheBish
You can donate to the charity in memory of Matthew Seymour ⬇️
www.c-r-y.org.uk/matthew-seym...
#MonTheBish
March 3, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Looking for something to do before the 🏴🏴 match on Saturday? Come and support the Scottish Parliament & Bishopton RFC as they raise funds for Cardiac Risk in the Young ❤️
You can donate to the charity in memory of Matthew Seymour ⬇️
www.c-r-y.org.uk/matthew-seym...
#MonTheBish
You can donate to the charity in memory of Matthew Seymour ⬇️
www.c-r-y.org.uk/matthew-seym...
#MonTheBish
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More people than ever are falling below an adequate standard of living.
The latest Households Below Minimum Income Standard (MIS) report by CRSP at @lborouniversity.bsky.social reveals a stark reality 🔽 1/4
The latest Households Below Minimum Income Standard (MIS) report by CRSP at @lborouniversity.bsky.social reveals a stark reality 🔽 1/4
February 19, 2025 at 12:07 PM
More people than ever are falling below an adequate standard of living.
The latest Households Below Minimum Income Standard (MIS) report by CRSP at @lborouniversity.bsky.social reveals a stark reality 🔽 1/4
The latest Households Below Minimum Income Standard (MIS) report by CRSP at @lborouniversity.bsky.social reveals a stark reality 🔽 1/4
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📲|Forces Children Scotland has co-produced an interactive deployment rollercoaster resource with & for #youngpeople from #armedforces communities.
Learn More: bit.ly/3DR2Wf5
#charitynews | #mentalhealth | #deployment
Learn More: bit.ly/3DR2Wf5
#charitynews | #mentalhealth | #deployment
Digital Deployment Pack for Young People Launches - Forces Children Scotland
Information, advice, and downloadable resources to help young people understand how they may feel at various points of the Deployment Cycle.
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January 31, 2025 at 1:22 PM
📲|Forces Children Scotland has co-produced an interactive deployment rollercoaster resource with & for #youngpeople from #armedforces communities.
Learn More: bit.ly/3DR2Wf5
#charitynews | #mentalhealth | #deployment
Learn More: bit.ly/3DR2Wf5
#charitynews | #mentalhealth | #deployment
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4.3 million children are in poverty
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
January 29, 2025 at 7:50 AM
4.3 million children are in poverty
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
UK govt won’t see progress on child poverty by 2029 even with high economic growth 📢
Our analysis shows under our central scenario only Scotland will see child poverty rates fall by 2029 in part due to social security policies 1/5
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Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
January 27, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Auschwitz was at the end of a long process. It did not start from gas chambers.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
This hatred was gradually developed by humans. From ideas, words, stereotypes & prejudice through legal exclusion, dehumanization & escalating violence... to systematic and industrial murder.
Auschwitz took time.
What a lovely way to welcome in 2025 with the #NorthernLights on 1st January 2025!! #AuroraBorealis #HappyNewYear
#Girvan
#AilsaCraig
#MotherNature
#Girvan
#AilsaCraig
#MotherNature
January 2, 2025 at 8:59 PM
What a lovely way to welcome in 2025 with the #NorthernLights on 1st January 2025!! #AuroraBorealis #HappyNewYear
#Girvan
#AilsaCraig
#MotherNature
#Girvan
#AilsaCraig
#MotherNature
Beautiful crisp day for a wander in #CulzeanCastle grounds. Lots to see in the #WintryLandscape #Squirrels #Coots #Ducks #Swans and #Cormorants drying their wings! #Biodiversity #FlexiDay #ConnectionWithNature #Wellbeing
December 13, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Beautiful crisp day for a wander in #CulzeanCastle grounds. Lots to see in the #WintryLandscape #Squirrels #Coots #Ducks #Swans and #Cormorants drying their wings! #Biodiversity #FlexiDay #ConnectionWithNature #Wellbeing
The formal consultation is now open for a #NewNationalParkScotland
Resources are available to engage young people in the process #YouthVoice
More info here: shorturl.at/XzQWS
#DemocraticParticipation #ConnectionWithNature #HealthAndWellbeing #OnePlanet #BecauseOfCLD
Resources are available to engage young people in the process #YouthVoice
More info here: shorturl.at/XzQWS
#DemocraticParticipation #ConnectionWithNature #HealthAndWellbeing #OnePlanet #BecauseOfCLD
Resources for Educators and Leaders Working with Young People
Helping young people to explore this proposal, and have their voices heard.
shorturl.at
November 25, 2024 at 12:44 PM
The formal consultation is now open for a #NewNationalParkScotland
Resources are available to engage young people in the process #YouthVoice
More info here: shorturl.at/XzQWS
#DemocraticParticipation #ConnectionWithNature #HealthAndWellbeing #OnePlanet #BecauseOfCLD
Resources are available to engage young people in the process #YouthVoice
More info here: shorturl.at/XzQWS
#DemocraticParticipation #ConnectionWithNature #HealthAndWellbeing #OnePlanet #BecauseOfCLD
Pretty pink tones holding their own in our autumn garden 💕🍂🍁🥰 #SixOnSaturday
#Nerine #Dahlias #Clematis #Cosmos #Daisy #Anemone
#GardeningBlueSky #Gardening
#Nerine #Dahlias #Clematis #Cosmos #Daisy #Anemone
#GardeningBlueSky #Gardening
October 12, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Pretty pink tones holding their own in our autumn garden 💕🍂🍁🥰 #SixOnSaturday
#Nerine #Dahlias #Clematis #Cosmos #Daisy #Anemone
#GardeningBlueSky #Gardening
#Nerine #Dahlias #Clematis #Cosmos #Daisy #Anemone
#GardeningBlueSky #Gardening
October 11, 2024 at 10:43 PM
October 10, 2024 at 10:18 PM