Mr C Timms

A post on X from TeeJay Johnston, Senior Education Officer for Health and Wellbeing, School Culture and Ethos at Education Scotland (@johnston_teejay) which reads: ✅ Module 1 for Cohort 3 complete! A brilliant day of learning and collaboration with colleagues from across Scotland. Fantastic energy in the room and a real privilege to deliver professional learning from such an inspiring venue.

It was wonderful to see the enthusiasm of colleagues who attended yesterday’s Module 1 of the CLPL for Aspiring Principal Teachers of Guidance at @edinburgh-uni.bsky.social organised by Education Scotland. I am hugely grateful for the invitation to join a fantastic team of Tutors for the programme.

Pope Leo calls for day of prayer and fasting for peace - Vatican News Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, and calls for a

“Pope Leo XIV invites the faithful to unite in prayer and fasting on 22 August for peace, and calls for a "disarmed and disarming peace" in all places torn by armed conflict.”

www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...

Today is the Feast of Saint Maximilian Kolbe. On 14 August 1941, he was killed after volunteering to take the place of a fellow prisoner at Auschwitz who faced execution.

May his bravery and sense of justice continue to inspire.

Exam results are in and whatever the results, young people are not alone.

Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline expert advisers will be at the end of the phone to help young people. Call the helpline on 0808 100 8000.

Or visit our information hub 👇
young.scot/get-informed...

Holy See signs agreement to use completely renewable energy | ICN The Holy See and Italy have signed an agreement to build a solar energy plant in the Vatican's Santa Maria di Galeria area just outside of Rome, aiming to supply Vatican City State with renewable ener...

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52983

Powerful report: “These inequalities did not significantly change between ages 5 and 17, highlighting the enduring influence of early-life disadvantage.”

Children running around in a school playground. Some children are wearing hi-vis vests.

Socioeconomic inequalities in children’s mental health are already evident by age five and persist throughout childhood and adolescence.

New analysis co-authored by Dr Anna Pearce ➡️
gla.ac.uk/schools/heal...

#HealthInequalities #MentalHealth @livuni-iph.bsky.social

Young pilgrims from Holy Land attend Jubilee of Youth in Rome | ICN A diverse group of young pilgrims-18 from Cyprus, 17 from Jordan, 24 from Jerusalem, and two from Bethlehem-journeyed to Rome for the...

www.indcatholicnews.com/news/52976

What can we learn from the 2025 exam results.

Results not what you expected? Help is available. Call the SDS Results Helpline on 0808 100 8000 or visit myworldofwork.co.uk

#SQAResults

Pope: May the Hiroshima anniversary serve as a call to pursue peace - Vatican News In a message on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing, Pope Leo XIV urges the international community to renew its commitment ...

“Quoting Pope Francis, the Pope said that in a time “of mounting global tensions and conflicts", Hiroshima and Nagasaki stand as symbols of memory that, he said, "urge us to reject the illusion of security founded on mutually, assured destruction.””

Great to see some familiar faces on national TV this morning for @sqanews.bsky.social results day. They were a credit to themselves, their families and the school community.

No matter what the outcome this #SQAresults Day, remember there's support out there for you.

We've gathered lots of resources, including a blog from our friends at SAMH, which provide tips on protecting your mental wellbeing.😊

👉 info.sqa.org.uk/4lwAbFr

🚨There's only one week left to apply to become a Safeguarder with Children First before the closing date of 11 August. 🚨

Are you passionate about championing children's rights? Why not apply today to make a real difference to children's lives. Find out more here ➡️https://ow.ly/6lyc50WuxoA

📣 Just 24 hours to go until #SQAResults! Get ahead and learn about what the #SCQF on your certificate means. Visit scqf.org.uk/news-and-blo...

#NoWrongPath

YouTube video by University of Glasgow Clearing 2025

🎓 Clearing is now OPEN!

Looking for a place at university this September? The University of Glasgow has opportunities available through Clearing.

👉 Apply now: www.gla.ac.uk/study/cleari...

#Clearing2025 #UniversityofGlasgow #TeamUofG

www.youtube.com/watch?v=etAs...

Why prison education faces many of the same challenges as schools Henry Hepburn visits Scotland’s highest-security prison to learn about a new approach to education behind bars and the parallels with priorities in modern schools

New: @henryhepburn.bsky.social visits Scotland’s highest-security prison - HMP Shotts - to learn about a new approach to education behind bars and the parallels with priorities in modern schools

www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

Good luck to all students receiving exam results on Tuesday! 🤞

If you have questions about your funding application, SAAS can help advise.

⬇️Book a place on their free Exam Results drop in session
www.tickettailor.com/events/stude...

💡From #SQAresults Day, the Skills Development Scotland Results Helpline becomes your one stop shop for advice on careers and further study.

🙋Their experts will be ready to take your call between 5-8 August: 0808 100 8000.

Or get ahead of the game and find loads of info at myworldofwork.co.uk.

📣It’s #SQAresults Day tomorrow! Our friendly Candidate Advice Line team can help if you have any questions when you receive your certificate:

📲0345 279 1000 (lines open 8am)

You can also find loads of info about your certificate online: info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025

If you're receiving #SQAresults tomorrow, Tuesday 5 August, then cast your eye over our Learner Hub where you'll find info on...

☑️Receiving your results
☑️Your results certificate
☑️The appeals process

...plus lots more help and support.

info.sqa.org.uk/YourResults2025

A classroom with pupils at desks listening to a male teacher. A female pupil with long hair has her hand raised to ask a question.

Is a ‘crisis of masculinity’ evident in UK secondary student attitudes towards gender equality, gender stereotypes and sexual harassment?

Letter in JECH from Prof Kirstin Mitchell & the Equally Safe at School team picked up by The Times & BBC today.

doi.org/10.1136/jech...

@uofgnews.bsky.social

Worried about your child’s mental health? Bringing up children can be tough at times. Children First is here to help.

Our free support line is for anyone who cares for a child in Scotland.

Call our friendly team on 08000 28 22 33 or start a webchat on our website.

Building on our commitment to fair access, we’re launching 3 new scholarship offers in 2025 for:

• Mature students (26–45)
• Parents in undergrad study, esp. in priority family groups
• Students studying degrees via colleges (1+3/2+2)

Full details - bit.ly/44xA5qZ

As the new term approaches, no child should worry about having the basics. Aberlour’s Urgent Assistance Fund offers immediate support for families in crisis, so children can focus on learning, not hardship. Learn more & apply now. https://www.aberlour.org.uk/get-help/urgent-assistance-fund

5 top Tes articles on pastoral care This summer we’re rounding up some of our most popular recent features on different education topics. Here are our top five reads on student mental health and pastoral care

This summer, we’re rounding up some of our most popular features on different education topics. Here are our top five reads on student mental health and pastoral care

Pope Leo to @paxchristiusa.bsky.social: “In the midst of the many challenges facing our world at this time, including widespread armed conflict, division among peoples, and the challenges of forced migration, efforts to promote nonviolence are all the more necessary.” www.vatican.va/content/leo-...

The whole population of Gaza is at risk of famine.
Humanitarian aid is being blocked.
People are being shot queuing for food.

Contact your MP to ask for decisive action from the UK Government. Email them now. ⤵️

action.cafod.org.uk/page/174977/...