This blog has been shared by Howie Firth, Director of Orkney International Science Festival. The Northern Alliance recognises the importance of STEM learning for children and young people and the benefit of strong links with our industries and communities. The festival will deliver a whole host of opportunities for schools and settings as well as families and individuals to engage with.
Written by Eileen MacLeod As Associate Regional Trainer and Verifier (ARTAV) for the Young STEM Leader Programme, I provide support and guidance to those delivering the award within the Northern Alliance council areas. I am based in the Additional Support Needs department at Charleston Academy within Highland Council and the Read more…
By Anne Paterson (OBE) – Rural Education Researcher It has been a month now since I retired from the post of Chief Education Officer in Argyll and Bute. The month has been an extremely busy one for you all and has seen a huge move to online teaching and virtual Read more…
When I interviewed for the seconded post of Lead Officer for Secondary Curriculum with the Northern Alliance it was in a different world. I had visions of getting out and about into schools across the North and West of Scotland and of meeting and working with lots of new secondary Read more…
Lockdown and subsequently the return to school life has been an emotional roller-coaster, learning to be comfortable with the uncomfortable unknown. It has reminded us of our need to connect, and the importance of wellbeing and relationships. We know through collaboration, innovation develops – and good relationships are absolutely essential Read more…
The Northern Alliance is our regional improvement collaborative – it spans all eight local authorities and it involves everyone who works in education and children’s services. If someone asks if you know about the Northern Alliance, it’s worth pointing out you are the Northern Alliance. The team who are seconded Read more…
As the nights draw in and the leaves begin to turn from green to the vibrant shades of autumn, nature gives us a stark reminder of the passage of time. How quickly the summer has passed and the school session is underway once more. Weeks pass in the blink of Read more…