Visit to Orkney. I was accompanied throughout by Tina Smith. I firstly met with Lesley Manson, Director of Education and current President of ADES and the senior management team of education and social work. I then went onto Kirkwall Grammar School where I spoke to 20 pupils. This was attended by the head teacher and the local MSP, Liam McArthur. I also had the opportunity to visit The Strynd nursery and spoke to the head teacher. At lunch time, I spoke to a group of 50 staff from education and social care sectors – this was effectively another reception for A Right Blether – strong sign up from Lesley M with Tina as the contact.
I later visited St. Andrews Primary and met a group of 12 pupils who were part of various groups in the school.