COSLA @cosla.gov.uk The Convention of Scottish Local Authorities.
COSLA is the voice of Local Government in Scotland.
https://linktr.ee/cosla
Stephen Bullock @creatwittity.bsky.social Curriculum Design, innovation, creativity & lead for #NeLO & Four Capacities with Education Scotland. Tha mi ag ionnsachadh Gaidhlig. Founder The Tentpeg Murderers
James McEnaney @jamesmcenaney.bsky.social Journalist and writer
Former English teacher & lecturer | Author of 'Class Rules: the Truth about Scottish Schools' & 'A Scottish Journey' | Fond of FOI, motorbikes, La Gomera, and all things education
www.jamesmcenaney.co.uk
Jen Boyle @jen-boyle.bsky.social Principal teacher & mum. All things relationships, attachment, equity, restorative practice, philosophy for children & children’s rights.
Olivia @livteachcreate.bsky.social Support for Learning Principal Teacher 👩🏻🏫 Primary qualified working in secondary 🏫 Passionate about inclusion and literacy 🫶📖 Scotland 🏴
LouiseForeman @lforeman.bsky.social Education Scotland, Lead Specialist, Professional Learning and Leadership Team, Leading Professional Learning National Programme. Views are my own.
Jill Burdett @jebjill.bsky.social
Depute Head Teacher | #Unfeartie| Children's Human Rights | #ScoEdu | She/her 🏳️🌈
Firrhill Wellbeing @firrhillwellbeing.bsky.social showcasing the Nurture & Wellbeing provision at Firrhill High School. Account run by Mr Murray & Mrs Brown. Please do get in touch!
Dr Lisa Reed fHEA @phdindeed.bsky.social Teacher Education and Research (Scotland): Social Networks, Capital, Agency, Morphogenesis, Resilience, Complexity, and Sustainability.
BERA ECR Convenor
WERA UK-BERA ECR Representative
@janecatlin.bsky.social @janecatlin.bsky.social Inclusion | Arts | Creativity
Teaching Fellow Inclusive Education at Strathclyde University
Alison Mitchell @alisonjmitchell.bsky.social Educator | Professional Learning and Policy Officer: School Leaders Scotland (SLS) https://www.sls-scotland.org.uk | #CenTCS Fellow | European 🇪🇺 | She/Her | #AntiRacist | https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-mitchell
Jane A @nestjanea.bsky.social Trying to make the move away from Twitter!
PT Enhanced Nurture #InverclydeNurture #PlayInverclyde
Childhood, Joy, Wellbeing, Play, ASN, Social Justice…
Views my own
Jennifer Lilley @weegieteacher.bsky.social Primary teacher from Glasgow, based in the Highlands. Somewhat of an optimistic realist when it comes to education! Own views, always. (she/her) #edusky
Jane Callaghan @janeemcallaghan.bsky.social Violence, gender, mental health, #domesticabuse #IPV #childhood. Psychologist. Associate Dean for Research #ADR. Dogs. Cats. Hiking. Crafts. Professor. Mother. Adoptive Scot (never leaving). Trustee FV Rape Crisis. Personal social media. Bi. She/they.
Prof Lizzie Rushton @rushtondr.bsky.social Professor of Education & Head of Education, University of Stirling 🏴|Geography | Education | Curriculum | Environmental & Sustainability Education 🌍| Teacher Education | BERA Blog Editor| Crochet fan 🧶https://www.stir.ac.uk/people/1924129
Gavin Oattes @gavinoattes.bsky.social Speaking & writing. Chalant AF 🚀
New book landing Sept 25 📖
www.gavinoattes.com
Nuzhat Uthmani @nuthmani.bsky.social Primary Teacher & Lecturer in Primary Education, Chair Antiracism Observatory of Scotland, Educators 4 Peace, EIS, Antiracist. Equalities. Education commentator. Founder @GCEducationScot. Ed D student focusing on Decolonising Education🌍 All views my own! 🎉
Kathryn Ingold FFPH @kathryningold.bsky.social Consultant in public health, children and families. Leeds, UK.
Dr Sarah Blower (she/her) @sarah-blower.bsky.social Associate Professor of Child Development and Family Wellbeing at the University of York. Researcher interested in intervention design, implementation & evaluation, infant mental health, measures and evidence to improve outcomes for children and families.
Children First @childrenfirst.bsky.social Children First is Scotland’s national children’s charity. We stand up for children, keep them safe and support them to recover from trauma and abuse through our national and local services.
Amy Woodhouse @amywoodhoose.bsky.social Chief Executive of Parenting across Scotland. Board Member of Scottish Ensemble. Churchill Fellow 2023.
Nico Brando @nicobrando.bsky.social 🇨🇴 Philosopher and Children's Rights researcher. Derby Fellow at the School of Law and Social Justice, University of Liverpool.
Children and Young People Thematic Hub @cyphub.bsky.social We are the Children and Young People Thematic Hub within Moray House School of Education and Sport at the University of Edinburgh.
https://education-sport.ed.ac.uk/rke/our-research/children-young-people
Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social Early Years Scotland is a charity which exists to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children.
earlyyearsscotland.org
Coldingham Primary School and Nursery @coldinghamps.bsky.social | A small coastal school in the Scottish Borders | 🌊🚤 🎣
A team that learns together… grows, succeeds and smiles together! 🌱🌟😁
#Kind #Respectful #Safe #Resilient #Creative
Co’path Primary School and Nursery @cockburnspathps.bsky.social | Small rural school in the Scottish Borders | Our Beaches 🌊 Our Allotments 🪴Our Woodlands 🌲Our Farms 🚜 |
A team that learns together… grows, succeeds and smiles together! 🌱🌟😁
#Kind #Respectful #Safe #Resilient #Successful
@rjfoy27.bsky.social @rjfoy27.bsky.social HT of two coastal communities ☀️🌊🫶🏼🪴 in the beautiful Scottish Borders | @cockburnspathps.bsky.social | @coldinghamps.bsky.social |
In2 HS Cohort 9 |
Interests: Lifelong Learning | LfS | Educational Leadership | The JOY of teaching |
Mr Cannon @mrcannonfv.bsky.social Dad | Husband | Acting HT at Riverside School (Opened Aug 2025) | Unconditional Positive Regard | Nurture | Columba 1400 | PGCE in Leadership and Management in Education | Into Headship Cohort 11 |
Barry Wright @barrywright.bsky.social Retired Professor Child Mental Health: Uni of York & HYMS Med School, NHS Deaf Child service, NHS CAMHS, COMIC child oriented innovative research. Interested in developing child friendly interventions. Husband, dad, grandad. Enthusiast for kindness & fun.
Nicola Sykes @nicolasykes.bsky.social Senior Education Officer #CommunityLearningandDevelopment (CLD) #ParentalEngagement & #FamilyLearning with Education Scotland #LifelongLearner #SocialJustice #BecauseOfCLD #Gardener #LoveNature
@goodmovesjobs.bsky.social @goodmovesjobs.bsky.social 
Ton Liefaard @tonliefaard.bsky.social Professor of Children’s Rights / UNICEF Chair of Children's Rights / Founder LL.M. Advanced Studies in International Children's Rights @ Leiden Law School leidenlaw.bsky.social - https://www.universiteitleiden.nl/en/staffmembers/ton-liefaard
Sean O'Neill @oneillss22.bsky.social Policy Director & Deputy CEO @ChildreninWales, ex-board member @Eurochild_org.
Children's rights, music, being outdoors, campervaning & what gives life fun, meaning & purpose. Views mine.
🏴 🇮🇪
#MOT #ALAW #LUFC
Dr Nelly Ali @nellyali.bsky.social ☮️ Hippie at heart ☮️
Children’s Rights & Childhood Studies Lecturer
UCL London
Research: Violence in the lives of marginalised children | Sociology | Homelessness | Poverty | Street Children | Youth Justice | Voice | Participation | Human Rights.
Dr Ally Dunhill @allyad.bsky.social
I support & advocate for children’s rights to be respected, protected & fulfilled. I work to influence public opinion, policy & decision-making by raising awareness, providing information & encouraging action. Eurochild #RightsNotWrongs #Unfeartie
Gabriela Martinez Sainz @gmsainz.bsky.social Researching on #Education #ChildRights & #SustainableFutures | Assistant Professor at UCD | Co-I: @CSLstudyUCD | Director of #VARiE Group - Voice, Agency and Rights in Education | She/her |
Celeste Berteau @celesteresearch.bsky.social Transformation Coach at the Improvement Service, working to make better use of data to help people before they reach a crisis point. Part of the SAVVI (Scalable Approach to Vulnerability Via Interoperability) team. On secondment from The Promise Scotland.
Carly Elliott @carlyelliott.bsky.social 💼 Assistant Director, Together (Scottish Alliance for Children’s Rights)
❤️ Trustee, The Young Women’s Movement & Up2Us
📣Energised by child rights, justice, intersectional feminism and cat videos.
Views own. She/her.
Felicia Szloboda @feliciasz.bsky.social PhD in the making at the University of Edinburgh & Human Rights Capability Building in Local Government 🏴
Co-production Network for Wales @copronetwales.bsky.social We want a fairer, more sustainable Wales where everyone has a voice that's heard. Come and join us!
https://linktr.ee/copronetwales
Dr Fiona MacDonald @bluecrimebear.bsky.social I research children's rights and the rights of people with disabilities. Lecturer in various legal areas, including criminal and family law. Views are my own.
As my librarian bear, BlueCrimeBear lives on my bookcase and looks after my law books.
@mariemcquade.bsky.social @mariemcquade.bsky.social Programme lead BA Childhood Practice, UofGlasgow. PGR- childcare policy. Former @scotgov. High quality leadership practice & workforce development. Linking policy & practice.
Tammy Campbell @drtammycampbell.bsky.social Director for Early Years, Inequalities and Wellbeing @edupolicyinst.bsky.social | Visiting Senior Fellow @ CASE LSE | Views my own | Life doesn't have to be unfair | https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Tammy-Campbell-2
Catriona Robb @catmac705.bsky.social Teaching Fellow at Strathclyde. Passionate about championing children who have faced trauma and adversity, focussing on mental health, emotional literacy, and behaviour. #senseofbelonging #connections #relationships
Kim Ozano @kimozano.bsky.social Global health researcher, expert in participatory research & co-production approaches. Director of The Stop Collaborate and Listen Agency and Host of Connecting Citizens to Science Podcast https://bit.ly/Follow_CCS
One Parent Families Scotland @opfs.org.uk Scotland’s national charity for single parent families. We support family wellbeing, empower parents with the right information and advice, enable access to work, training + education, and campaign against poverty. Free helpline: 0808 801 0323.
Cassie Kill @cassiekill.bsky.social Researching complexities of participation, inclusion & voice in culture, education & work. Interests in youth, disability, gender and participatory/ethnographic/creative method/ologies.
Research Associate: Ableism in the Academy at Uni of Sheffield
Laura Dobson @laurarose13.bsky.social PGDip Children's Wellbeing Practitioner; MSc Psychology (conversion); Writer of flash fiction and creative non-fiction with words in Hinterland Magazine, Ellipsis Zine, The Birdseed, The Phare
Action for Children @actionforchildren.bsky.social 
Barnardo's Scotland @barnardosscot.bsky.social As the country's largest children's charity, we’re here to help you, and children and young people across Scotland, feel safer, happier and healthier.
TIE @tie.scot We are specialists in anti-prejudice education, supporting schools to address and prevent bullying. We deliver Scotland’s LGBT Inclusive Education programme and provide workshops, curriculum resources, CPD, and tools to counter online hate: tie.scot
Jen Fraser-Smith @jenfrasersmith.bsky.social 
@bernadettecairns.bsky.social @bernadettecairns.bsky.social 
School Reading List @schoolreadinglist.bsky.social #1 UK children's booklisting website according to Ubersuggest. We recommend children’s and YA books to teachers, parents, librarians and schools. Free resources, free reviews and no paywall. #GoAllIn
https://schoolreadinglist.co.uk
Dan Wuori @danwuori.bsky.social Educator, Author of The Daycare Myth: What We Get Wrong About Early Care and Education (and What We Should Do About It) 
William Stephen @wstephen.bsky.social Head Teacher at Achiltibuie & Lochinver Primary Schools 🏴📚 In Headship Cohort 10. All views are my own ☺️
scotdec @scotdec.bsky.social Gradually moving from X to Bluesky! We're the Scottish Development Education Centre - follow us for resources, events, and ideas to inspire a fairer, sustainable future. www.scotdec.org.uk
Annie Walsh @awalsh9890.bsky.social Public Involvement in Research Manager at The McPin Foundation #MentalHealth #Neuroscience #LivedExperience Views my own.
Kevin Kane @kane-k.bsky.social 🏴 Chief Executive of Shared Parenting Scotland.
🛝 Director at Play Scotland.
🔊 #Haemochromatosis (genetic iron overload) awareness.
Mike Strang @mikestrang01.bsky.social Chief Executive @ Paddle Scotland | Trustee @ Mindset | Trustee @ Beyond Srebrenica | Youth Work | Outdoor Learning | Smart Justice
Moray House School of Education and Sport @morayhouse.bsky.social Top 20 globally for Education and Sport-related studies. For almost 200 years, our staff, students and alumni have influenced, improved and transformed learning, teaching and policy worldwide. Study with us! https://education-sport.ed.ac.uk
Carolyn Moody MBE @carolynmoodymbe.bsky.social Driving Change for Children, Adults, and Foster Carers | FosterWiki Ambassador | FosterCare & Beyond
Because every child deserves the very best care and ongoing support in foster care and beyond from someone who truly cares.
Fiona Robertson @fionarobertson1.bsky.social Passionate about positive change, navigating the journey and celebrating the wins. . . and dogs!
Michael Rosen @michaelrosenyes.bsky.social Writer, performer, broadcaster, university professor
Website: www.michaelrosen.co.uk
YouTube Channel: 'Kids' Poems and Stories with Michael Rosen'
Radio show: BBC Radio 4 'Word of Mouth'
Goldsmiths University of London, Prof Children's Lit., teaching MA
Suzanne Zeedyk @suzannezeedyk.bsky.social Academic turned activist because I think everyone deserves to understand that human beings are born already connected.
Always keen to talk ACEs, trauma and attachment -- especially through the lenses of Tigers&Teddies and Fierce Curiosity.
Dougie Clark @dougieclark.bsky.social Experienced Education Specialist: Designing Transformative Workshops & Events
www.treeof.com
Mr_Minchin @mr-minchin.bsky.social Scottish Primary Teacher. Love a vlog and sharing practice. Pupil Voice, Global Goals, UNCRC and Playful Learning. All opinions my own. #EduSky
Lorna Bray @lornabray.bsky.social Work: Engagement & Advocacy for the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Life: Proud Mum. Proud wife. Outdoor adventurer, ambassador and content creator. Advocate for fairness, equality & kindness ❤️
Shared Parenting Scotland @sharedparentsco.bsky.social We are Scotland's leading shared parenting charity. We put the welfare and rights of the child at the heart of everything we do. Please visit our website if you want to know more: http://sharedparenting.scot
Fearghal Kelly @fkelly.bsky.social Senior Lead Specialist at Education Scotland. Professional learning for educators. BKA. All my own opinions. Reposts ≠ endorsements. He/him.
Dads Rock @dadsrockorg.bsky.social Children thrive when Dads thrive.
Providing Dads and families with the tools they need to give their child the best possible start in life.
Founded in Edinburgh, working across the UK.
Registered charity: SC043877
🌐 www.dadsrock.org.uk
Lena Carter @lenabellina.bsky.social Educator. Wife. Mummy to 2 grown ups. Writer of poems. Singer. Dancer when no-one is watching. Living with ADHD.
Dr Karen Treisman, MBE- Clinical Psychologist @drkarentreisman.bsky.social Clinical psychologist. Author, trainer, TEDx speaker, WCMT2018, organisational consultant. Specialises in relational, betrayal & developmental trauma. Trauma, adversity & culturally infused, informed & responsive systems & organisations. Healing centered.
Professor Divya Jindal Snape @divyasnape.bsky.social Education, Transitions, Inclusion, Voice Creativity, Health Education, Comics
Director, TCELT
Professor of Education, Inclusion and Life Transitions, University of Dundee https://discovery.dundee.ac.uk/en/persons/divya-jindal-snape
Fèis Rois @feisrois.bsky.social Fèis Rois enables people of all ages & abilities to access, participate in & enjoy traditional arts & Gaelic language through a diverse programme of activities in Ross & Cromarty, across Scotland & beyond.
www.feisrois.org
Don Esson @donesson.bsky.social Former Area Education and Learning Manager, Lifelong Highland Educator, Ross County🦌⚽
Feis Rois 🎻 Photography 📷 Kindness, Gratitude, Music Matters 🎸🎶
University of Glasgow Childhood Practice team @uofgcp.bsky.social 
Dr Lee Coutts @drleecoutts.bsky.social Head Teacher at The Highland Council. Dad to Huq 🐶 #StrathEdD graduate, SFHEA. 🏳️🌈 (he/him) All views my own
Duncan Forbes Primary School @duncanforbesschool.bsky.social Duncan Forbes Primary is in Culloden, Inverness. Our school values are achieving, happy & safe. We love learning together and enjoy a supportive community around the school.
Wendy Mackay @wendymackay.bsky.social Head Teacher at Duncan Forbes Primary, Inverness @duncanforbesschool Mum of 2 children and 2 chocolate labs.All views are my own but I’ll try and make them fabulous!!
Laura Henry-Allain @laurahallain.bsky.social Educationalist, Consultant, Producer, Storyteller: The inspiration behind JoJo and Gran Gran, Daddio & Co, My Skin, Your Skin, etc
Website: www.LauraHenryAllain.Com
School Tasking @schooltasking.bsky.social National outreach project for less-advantaged primary schools | Created by @dralistruthers.bsky.social at Warwick Law & now running at 34 universities across the UK & Ireland | ✉️ schooltasking@warwick.ac.uk | www.taskmastereducation.com/school-tasking
NHS Highland @nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk Welcome to NHS Highland's official Bluesky account. Not up and running yet and not monitored 24/7. Medical advice: speak to your GP or call NHS 24 on 111. Feedback Team email nhshighland.feedback@nhs.scot
Corra Foundation @corra.scot Corra Foundation is a Scottish grant-making charity that is about strengthening and amplifying people’s voices and their power to make change.
Sarah Deeley @sazzll.bsky.social Residential Child Care Lead @ CELCIS | Editor SJRCC | Co-Chair RRS Workforce Development Subgroup | Quality Improvement Advisor
See Me @seemescotland.bsky.social We're Scotland's national programme to end mental health stigma and discrimination.
Dr. Lynne Binnie @lynnebinnie.bsky.social Head of Education City of Edinburgh Council. Educational Psychologist. All views my own.
Jenny Gilruth @jennygilruth.bsky.social MSP for Mid Fife & Glenrothes // Deputy First Minister & Cabinet Secretary for Finance & Local Government in @scotgov // jenny.gilruth.msp@parliament.scot for constituents
Promoted by Jenny Gilruth MSP, 12 Commercial Street, Markinch, KY7 6DE
Staf @stafscot.bsky.social Scotland’s national membership organisation for everyone involved in the lives of young people moving on from care
Scottish Charity SC030522
https://www.staf.scot
Claire Burns @clairemiggy.bsky.social Director of CELCIS - Centre for Excellence for Children's Support, Care and Protection in Scotland. University of Strathclyde. Views my own etc.
Lynne O’Brien @lynneobrien.bsky.social Chief Officer for Children and Families at Aberlour Child Care Trust https://Www.aberlour.org.uk.
Personal views
Data for Children Collaborative @dataforchildren.bsky.social Using data responsibly to improve outcomes for every child.
Meg Thomas @megthomas212.bsky.social Passionate about children's rights, knitting, exercise and hanging out with my pals. Work is all about supporting young people to be their best selves. Deputy CEO/Policy Lead Forces Children Scotland. All views my own.
Improvement Service @improvserv.bsky.social The go-to organisation for local government improvement in Scotland. Supporting Scottish local government & partners to deliver better outcomes for communities. Celebrating 20th anniversary in 2025.
Sacro @sacroscotland.bsky.social Sacro provides person-centred, trauma-informed services that support people involved with the justice system in Scotland. Sacro’s mission is to deliver life-changing services that empower people, give hope and protection, and help to build safe communities
Lyndsay Fraser Robertson @lfrob.bsky.social Committed to social justice and working towards social change. Lover of dogs and funny GIFs. Mum of 3 young, wild and gorgeous boys. Programmes and Practice Officer, The Robertson Trust (all views my own)
Young Scot @youngscot.bsky.social We're Young Scot – Scotland's youth engagement platform. 
UNICEF @unicef.org UNICEF works in over 190 countries and territories to protect children's rights. We won't stop, #ForEveryChild.
Learn more: linktr.ee/for_every_child
Chloe Riddell @policychloe.bsky.social Policy Lead @thepromisescotland, mama of three, policy geek #KeepThePromise
Rebecca Spillane @beckyporty.bsky.social Believer in the importance of children having a voice, high quality public services and equity!
UNCRC Implementation Project Manager at the Improvement Service.
#UNCRC #ChildPoverty #HumanRights #inclusion
Often found on the beach or baking a cake!