Probationer CPD celebrated

Probationer teachers undertaking a range of Continuous Professional Development projects have been recognised by the General Teaching Council for Scotland.

The group of 30 probationers from across Scotland received a certificate from the Minister for Schools and Skills, Keith Brown and GTC Scotland Chief Executive, Anthony Finn.

The CPD projects undertaken include: Inclusion; Multi-cultural environments; Biodiversity; Behaviour management; Restorative practice; and Music.

Speaking at the event which was hosted by the GTC Scotland at its headquarters in Edinburgh, Keith Brown said:

"Our Teacher Induction Scheme is a real asset to Scotland and a plays key role in developing the next generation of inspiring teachers.

"Continuing Professional Development is an important part of the scheme, helping to build skills and professional knowledge. The work I've heard about today is impressive and I'm pleased to be able to congratulate the new teachers involved personally."

The probationer teachers received their Standard for Full Registration certificate (which is awarded when an individual completes his or her probationary year and becomes a fully fledged teacher) and a certificate recognising their CPD work.

GTC Scotland Chief Executive Anthony Finn said:

"The Teacher Induction Scheme in Scotland is world renowned and is producing some of the most capable and innovative teachers ever. The CPD projects being discussed and showcased at this event illustrate the quality and range of skills these probationers are developing. This can only be of benefit to the young people they are teaching.

"These are tough times for probationer teachers trying to find employment in Scotland's schools but there is no doubt that the CPD work they have been doing with schoolchildren will help give them a competitive advantage in the hunt for jobs.

"I have been impressed and heartened by the quality of work on show here today and I would like to wish all of the probationers present, and indeed all of the other probationers across Scotland, every success in their teaching careers."

A list of the 30 probationers who took part in the event is below.

Further information

• Photos of the event and the individual probationers receiving their certificates are available at www.flickr.com/gtcs
• For more information please contact Martin Osler on 07739 185 522 or martin@oslermedia.com

Aberdeenshire

• Stephanie Jane Cook, Kinnellar PS
• Sarah Warrander, St Fergus PS
• Zoe Middleton, Dales Park PS
• Amy Jane Macarthur, Portlethen PS
• Amanda Carter, Rothienorman PS
• Jane Harrison, Peterhead Central PS

Clackmannanshire

• Lesley Murrie, Abercromby PS

Dundee

• Sarah Hendry, St Luke's and St Mathew's RC PS

Edinburgh

• Natalie Redmond, Gracemount HS

East Ayrshire

• Alison Henning, Nether Robertland PS

East Lothian

• Alice Scrimgeour, East Linton PS
• Linda Spinks, East Linton PS
• Johanne Watson, St Martin's RC PS

Fife

• Susan Lister, Dunfermline HS
• Lesley Lamont, St Columba's HS
• Emma MacCallum, Guardbridge PS

Glasgow

• Sarah-Jane Callow, All Saints Secondary
• Iwona Chmiel-Tigbe, St Roch's PS
• Lois Lurinsky, Dalmarnock PS

Highland

• Emma Chisholm, Holm PS
• Jilly MurrayHolm PS

Inverclyde

• Chloe Havlin, Inverclyde Academy

Midlothian

• Elizabeth Stewart, Danderhall PS

Orkney

• Robert Flett, Stromness PS

Perth & Kinross

• Rebecca Marr, Dunbarney PS

Scottish Borders

• Michelle Sterricks, Galashiels Academy
• Michelle Hoppe, St Peter's PS

Stirling

• Alison McAllister, Drymen PS

West Dunbartonshire

• Alan Rodgers, Dumbarton Academy

West Lothian

• Karlie Robinson, Bridgend PS