Welcome reflection

I am excited about the course work and to learn from colleagues around Scotland, in different sectors with different backgrounds and lived experiences. I was encouraged that the welcome mentioned dyslexia as a positive!

It was useful to speak to the others in my breakout room about our Anti-Racist Journey and using the graphic to highlight where we each are on this journey. At present, I feel I am at D. I have a lot of knowledge and experience working in EAL but worry that I can be a lone voice within my establishments. It is my aim to have an impact on my colleagues and families, one that lasts the distance and makes a real change.

What have you learned today?

• How to use the different platforms
• Some of the current initiatives in place to promote the teaching profession to BAME

What does that mean for you now?

• Signposted to areas where I can do professional reading
• Network with like minded people across different sectors and organisations.
• Recognise my own sphere of influence.

What are your next steps?

• Talk to colleagues
• Tweet about course and raise awareness.
• Begin the reading for the first task.