@fcprobsupport.bsky.social
Blue Sky account for Falkirk Council Probationer Support.
Many thanks to Mark Murray @stfrancisxaviers.bsky.social for delivering informative and engaging sessions on high-quality assessment. We reflected on our current practice and were encouraged to continue to build a culture of effective assessment to support learner progress. π―
21.11.2025 15:48 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This weekβs GIRFEC session provided us with a clear understanding of the origins of GIRFEC and its significance. The session emphasised the vital role of GIRFEC in supporting our young people. Thank you to Winnie Delaney and Karin Stuart for delivering this valuable training.
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Thank you to Gillian Campbell and Lyn McLafferty for leading such a valuable CLPL session exploring mental health and well-being. The session highlighted a range of supports available for both practitioners and learners, reinforcing the importance of well-being across our communities.
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Exploring creative pedagogy in maths through the power of storytelling. A hands-on session with practical strategies to boost pupil engagement and understanding. π ποΈ
06.11.2025 12:00 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A powerful & thought-provoking session that encouraged us to fully engage with the rights journey each school is undertaking, highlighting the impact we can make. Very grateful to Jacqueline McLaughlin for sharing the UNCRC journeys she has been on with her school communities. @ladeside.bsky.social
06.11.2025 11:51 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
The countdown is ON! Only 22 days until the Marketplace at Forth Valley College.
Here is a look at some of the stalls on offer. These are hosted by practitioners for practitioners. Drop in and be inspired!
Sign up now via CPD Manager. We look forward to seeing you on the 27th!
#PACTFalkirk
Our final CLPL session before the holidays was delivered by Kerry and Mari-Jane focussing on embedding the use of digital technologies to enhance learning learning, teaching and assessment.What an inspirational session, full of interactive content.Thank you to the @digilearnfalk.bsky.social team! π»
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A big thank you to Heather McManus for delivering a wonderful presentation on the teaching of reading.We are delighted that you shared your wealth of experience and depth of knowledge with us.Engaging in professional reading promoted thoughtful discussion and a lively Kahoot gave lots of laughs! π
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During this weekβs core sessions we focussed on the key elements that contribute to successful writing lessons.We explored stages of the writing process including exploration of resources & how to include opportunities for meaningful feedback.Our Halloween themed context brought added excitement! π
26.09.2025 07:43 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
A big thank you to Ashley Page, Falkirkβs Numeracy and Maths Officer for presenting at this weekβs core sessions. Ashleyβs insights were incredibly valuable and we left feeling inspired and equipped with a wealth of practical strategies to try out!
26.09.2025 07:33 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
We took our learning outdoors this week at our fabulous twilight session delivered by Stacey Cassidy @airthprimary.bsky.social. We gained lots of practical ideas and developed our knowledge of planning for effective outdoor learning. ποΈπͺΎπͺ΅π¬
19.09.2025 08:38 β π 3 π 2 π¬ 1 π 0
Thank you to Catrina Fraser from Includion Wellbeing Service for helping to deepen our understanding of behaviours and providing us with strategies that can support our learners in class.
12.09.2025 12:39 β π 0 π 0 π¬ 0 π 0
This week we explored planning using the Literacy Progression Pathways to meet the needs of all learners. We then took time to share our own weekly plans with our peers and discussed our non negotiables and personal choice when it comes to creating our own plans. π
11.09.2025 15:24 β π 1 π 1 π¬ 0 π 0
A huge thank you to Yvonne Manning @lrsfalkirk.bsky.social for inspiring us to share a love of reading for enjoyment in our classrooms and for sharing the positive impact that this can have on our learners. πππ«ΆπΌ
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Thank you to David Ironside @braeshighschool.bsky.social for delivering an engaging on Learning Intentions and Success Criteria which challenged thinking and sparked discussion amongst our probationer colleagues. We look forward to session 2 in the new year. π
11.09.2025 15:11 β π 7 π 4 π¬ 0 π 0
A warm welcome to our new cohort of Falkirk primary probationers.
We were delighted to have Laura Jarvie, HT @carronshoreprimary.bsky.social with us to deliver our first session within our CLPL programme. Thank you for your inspiring input on the importance of developing positive relationships.
