Lisa McCabe
@fclisamccabe.bsky.social
Quality Improvement Manager for Education at Falkirk Council. All views my own.
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Lisa McCabe
@fclisamccabe.bsky.social
· Mar 28
Falkirk's Learning Festival.
31st March - 3 April.
Theme: Powered Up Pedagogy
Take a look at the full Festival schedule
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#LTAFest25
31st March - 3 April.
Theme: Powered Up Pedagogy
Take a look at the full Festival schedule
👀 bit.ly/LTA25SIGNUP
#LTAFest25
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Get along for a workshop, or a few 😃, on the Feb Staff Development Day. Focus on inclusion- right up your street! 😊
November 27, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Get along for a workshop, or a few 😃, on the Feb Staff Development Day. Focus on inclusion- right up your street! 😊
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Sorry we missed it. It was parents night tonight. Looked amazing 🤩
November 27, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Sorry we missed it. It was parents night tonight. Looked amazing 🤩
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Well done! 👏 Delighted that the team at Inclusion and Wellbeing were able to support this event. Staff have gone away inspired and have made lots of new connections with colleagues across the authority.
November 27, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Well done! 👏 Delighted that the team at Inclusion and Wellbeing were able to support this event. Staff have gone away inspired and have made lots of new connections with colleagues across the authority.
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🚦Road Safety Week🚦
In the 3-5 room, we have explored more aspects of road safety through…
🛑 Making our own road signs in the art area
🚗 Playing with cars and making roads with the blocks
🚦 Making our own traffic lights and playing “Stop! Get ready… Go!” outside
In the 3-5 room, we have explored more aspects of road safety through…
🛑 Making our own road signs in the art area
🚗 Playing with cars and making roads with the blocks
🚦 Making our own traffic lights and playing “Stop! Get ready… Go!” outside
November 27, 2025 at 9:17 AM
🚦Road Safety Week🚦
In the 3-5 room, we have explored more aspects of road safety through…
🛑 Making our own road signs in the art area
🚗 Playing with cars and making roads with the blocks
🚦 Making our own traffic lights and playing “Stop! Get ready… Go!” outside
In the 3-5 room, we have explored more aspects of road safety through…
🛑 Making our own road signs in the art area
🚗 Playing with cars and making roads with the blocks
🚦 Making our own traffic lights and playing “Stop! Get ready… Go!” outside
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What an event! Many, many thanks to our wonderful @pact-falkirk.bsky.social members who organised the Learning to Achieve Market Place so well. The planning, communication and collaboration has been admirable. See you all for the Inclusion Spotlight on 17th Feb 😃
November 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
What an event! Many, many thanks to our wonderful @pact-falkirk.bsky.social members who organised the Learning to Achieve Market Place so well. The planning, communication and collaboration has been admirable. See you all for the Inclusion Spotlight on 17th Feb 😃
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Just a wee reminder that our lending library is available in our nursery foyer and is available to access for all of our children and families! If there are any books any of our wee ones would like please let us know and we will try to source it 📚
November 17, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Just a wee reminder that our lending library is available in our nursery foyer and is available to access for all of our children and families! If there are any books any of our wee ones would like please let us know and we will try to source it 📚
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With the predicted temperature drops this week, we would be grateful if pupils came to school prepared for outdoor breaks with warm outdoor clothing where possible.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:35 PM
With the predicted temperature drops this week, we would be grateful if pupils came to school prepared for outdoor breaks with warm outdoor clothing where possible.
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A book to cherish. It came up frequently throughout our formal inputs and also informal chats at the recent Early Education conference, with Marion Burns and @nickyshawtraining.bsky.social @debikeyte-hartland.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 11:19 AM
A book to cherish. It came up frequently throughout our formal inputs and also informal chats at the recent Early Education conference, with Marion Burns and @nickyshawtraining.bsky.social @debikeyte-hartland.bsky.social
After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social
November 16, 2025 at 10:03 AM
After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social
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Thank you for joining us at our water/rain themed bookbug today. We enjoyed the story Tip Tap Crab and heard some lovely singing. 🦀 ☔️
November 14, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Thank you for joining us at our water/rain themed bookbug today. We enjoyed the story Tip Tap Crab and heard some lovely singing. 🦀 ☔️
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New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 AM
New podcast episode now out! 🚨 Froebelian Education: Past, Present and Future! 🎙️
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
Following the International Froebel Society Conference in the summer, we caught up with six Froebelians across the globe to explore Froebel’s influence throughout history. 🌿
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Thank you to everyone who came along to our Spotlight Session last night on 'Progressing Learning through Feedback'. It was great to see all the thoughts and contributions you shared in the chat. Please remember to get in touch, to let us know how you apply this learning and any impact it has.
November 12, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Thank you to everyone who came along to our Spotlight Session last night on 'Progressing Learning through Feedback'. It was great to see all the thoughts and contributions you shared in the chat. Please remember to get in touch, to let us know how you apply this learning and any impact it has.
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Hi all.We are looking for any donations of fairy lights(plug in or battery),large rugs, large cushions,any plain voile material, lamps, any artificial or real plants and pallets.We are looking to develop our spaces and environment in our 3-5 room so any donations actions would be really appreciated.
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November 14, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Hi all.We are looking for any donations of fairy lights(plug in or battery),large rugs, large cushions,any plain voile material, lamps, any artificial or real plants and pallets.We are looking to develop our spaces and environment in our 3-5 room so any donations actions would be really appreciated.
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We are ✨delighted✨to have @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social and Mr Mackenzie @carrongrangesch.bsky.social showcasing just some of their digital learning work at the LtA Marketplace. Speak to them about text-to-image AI, creative projects and Apple Learning Coach! ⭐️
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
Calling all Falkirk Practitioners! 📣
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
You are invited to join us at the Learning to Achieve Marketplace in November.
Come along and be inspired!
#yourinvited #PACTFalkirk
November 14, 2025 at 3:26 PM
We are ✨delighted✨to have @mrsbarbourhomps.bsky.social and Mr Mackenzie @carrongrangesch.bsky.social showcasing just some of their digital learning work at the LtA Marketplace. Speak to them about text-to-image AI, creative projects and Apple Learning Coach! ⭐️
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
🗓️ 27th Nov
📍 Forth Valley College
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The countdown continues… 13 days to go! Come along and be inspired. Here are just a few of the stalls on offer.
November 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The countdown continues… 13 days to go! Come along and be inspired. Here are just a few of the stalls on offer.
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The learners in the music room have continued to explore the song 1,2,3,4,5 through making their own fish to act out the song as well as exploring their left and right 🐟🐠🎣
November 14, 2025 at 4:54 PM
The learners in the music room have continued to explore the song 1,2,3,4,5 through making their own fish to act out the song as well as exploring their left and right 🐟🐠🎣
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Annie, Rhian & Donna had a wonderful day at the Edinburgh Froebel Conference 💕🍃
November 8, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Annie, Rhian & Donna had a wonderful day at the Edinburgh Froebel Conference 💕🍃
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It’s wonderful to see our storytelling come to life with children retelling and acting out the story ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ indoors and out. @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #froebelianprinciples 💛🍃🍂
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
It’s wonderful to see our storytelling come to life with children retelling and acting out the story ‘We’re going on a Bear Hunt’ indoors and out. @falkirkfroebel.bsky.social #froebelianprinciples 💛🍃🍂
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We welcome our Woodlands families to join a parent workshop to have a go at learning and exploring our sewing and weaving opportunities just as the children do! This Thursday at 2pm with Ann & Emma - see the sign up sheet in the hall for more information 🪡✨🧵
November 10, 2025 at 3:25 PM
We welcome our Woodlands families to join a parent workshop to have a go at learning and exploring our sewing and weaving opportunities just as the children do! This Thursday at 2pm with Ann & Emma - see the sign up sheet in the hall for more information 🪡✨🧵
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Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Progress to date
Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00
We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum.
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Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00
We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum.
shorturl.at/XZmHx
Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Progress to date
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November 13, 2025 at 2:49 PM
Curriculum Improvement Cycle: Progress to date
Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00
We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum.
shorturl.at/XZmHx
Thu 20 Nov 16:00-17:00
We are now in Phase 2 of the Curriculum Improvement Cycle (CIC); Engaging & Co-creating. Hear about the background of the CIC, why & how it was developed, where we are now & the vision for an evolved curriculum.
shorturl.at/XZmHx
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Our children and the residents had great fun role-playing with the dolls and cars at this week’s Cunningham House visit. It is great to watch the flourishing relationships between the children and residents! #IntergenerationalLearning #BuildingBonds
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Our children and the residents had great fun role-playing with the dolls and cars at this week’s Cunningham House visit. It is great to watch the flourishing relationships between the children and residents! #IntergenerationalLearning #BuildingBonds
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For our cook to connect session we made some yummy cheesy vegetable cous cous. Lots of skills involved including chopping and discussions on cooker safety. We cant wait for our party next week 🎉 #cookingTogether
November 13, 2025 at 3:15 PM
For our cook to connect session we made some yummy cheesy vegetable cous cous. Lots of skills involved including chopping and discussions on cooker safety. We cant wait for our party next week 🎉 #cookingTogether
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Wonderful afternoon sharing our sewing & weaving opportunities with a group of families, great conversations around the skills our children are learning as well as finding out the grow ups own creative abilities 🪡🧶
November 13, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Wonderful afternoon sharing our sewing & weaving opportunities with a group of families, great conversations around the skills our children are learning as well as finding out the grow ups own creative abilities 🪡🧶
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Primary 1 worked together using teamwork, symmetry and problem-solving to build amazing thrones, simply fit for Kings and Queens! 👑✨
November 13, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Primary 1 worked together using teamwork, symmetry and problem-solving to build amazing thrones, simply fit for Kings and Queens! 👑✨
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A great second session with practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore exploring various resources to support learners with dyslexia, improving engagement and outcomes. Positive impacts already from strategies implemented in the classroom!
November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
A great second session with practitioners in the Pedagogy Pod @carronshore exploring various resources to support learners with dyslexia, improving engagement and outcomes. Positive impacts already from strategies implemented in the classroom!