Driving and Managing Change in East Lothian

Last year East Lothian hosted the trial phases of the Glow Portal. Now, a year on, the authority is preparing to roll out the initiative to all schools by exploring how Glow can enhance teaching and learning. It began with mentor training, which helped create a 'real buzz and vibe' in the authority, according to East Lothian’s Glow Mentor, Tess Watson.

The group has made establishing links with schools in other local authorities one of its first priorities. Tess (Education Support Officer for ICT) is hoping to set up a national Glow Group for her subject, biology, but there have also been discussions about creating a national group for pupils with hearing impairments, and other additional needs. This would be done in collaboration with Learning and Teaching Scotland.

East Lothian’s mentors are also looking to involve non-teaching and support staff (for example librarians, technicians, CPD officers and more) in the authority’s roll-out, recognising that Glow will provide a service to a wide variety of people, not solely teachers and pupils.