Pauline Kerr

Lighting a candle tonight on Holocaust Memorial Day to remember those who were murdered for who they were and to stand against prejudice and hatred today. #HolocaustMemorialDay #LightTheDarkness

Back in June 2025, I had the bright idea of signing up for a charity place for the Manchester Marathon.Now, in the trenches of January 2026, I’m slightly concerned 26.2 miles is not an achievable goal. However, it’s for a great cause! Support me at: www.justgiving.com/page/pauline...

Oops. Missed posting for weeks 18-30 of #52WeeksOfEdD Not surprising with a house move, new commute and work stuff getting in the way. Need to refocus this week with a supervision session. Progress required… fuelled by a large coffee ☕️

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Week 17 of #52WeeksOfEdD I’m immersed in thematic analysis and marvelling at the incredibly articulate, perceptive young people I interviewed. It’s good to be reminded about why I do what I do. #EduSky

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Haven’t posted for weeks 13,14,15 or 16 of #52WeeksOfEdD 🫣 I did, however, manage to submit a draft methodology chapter and am now submerged in data analysis, while trying to declutter before moving house in 4 weeks time. Everything’s fine… #EduSky

Week 12 of #52WeeksOfEdD and I’m making progress with the methodology chapter (finally!) so it will continue, but not till the weekend. I’m off to Loch Eil Monday-Fri for Outward Bound so writing will have to wait! #EduSky

Reached week 11 of #52WeeksOfEdD after a rollercoaster weekend. Completed the Great North Run yesterday which was an amazing experience. Back to reality and back to methodology. Self imposed deadline in 2 weeks 😳 #EduSky

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eek 10 of #52WeeksOfEdD is here and I’m still writing. It’s slow progress but I’m trying to tackle it bit by bit. Supervision last week was very helpful with planning so I’ve set another deadline and am hoping for a successful (if busy) September 🤞#Edusky

Shine Night Walk for Cancer Research UK completed last night and one week till the Great North Run. Hoping it’s not pouring with rain in Newcastle next week like it was in Glasgow last night 😳🤞

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I’m at week 9 of #52WeeksOfEdD and I’ve definitely taken the scenic route with my methodology chapter. It’s not done yet thanks to, well, life, but I have a supervision session which will hopefully give me the supportive kick in the right direction 🤞

Week 8 of #52WeeksOfEdD sees me working to a deadline for my methodology chapter. I’m surrounded by notes on qualitative research while trying to keep the puppy away from the paper 😂 #EduSky

Week 6 (last week) was all about methodology. Week 7 of #52WeeksOfEdD coincides with back to school week. The EdD plan is to continue with methodology and, with only 4 weeks until the Great North Run, the running training plan needs to continue too. Busy times ahead!

Week 5 of my self-imposed #52WeeksOfEdD and I had a very helpful supervision session last week which means it’s more methodology writing this week. In between reading/writing there has been lots of madness thanks to the puppy and lots of running (me and my bright ideas 😫).

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Week 4 of my #52WeeksOfEdD and it’s still methodology work but hopefully a supervision session will help clarify what I’m doing 🤞There’s so much written about how you might be conducting your research 🤯 #EduSky

Graphic featuring a quote from Nicola Killean, Children and Young People’s Commissioner for Scotland. The quote reads: “The UNCRC has been part of our law in Scotland for one year now – it’s a huge step forward for children’s rights but there is still much more to do.” The text is in bold blue and red font. The Commissioner’s logo appears in the top-right corner, and a stylised sunrise icon in blue, yellow, and orange appears in the bottom-right.

Today is the first anniversary of UNCRC incorporation into Scots law. Having children’s rights in law is a huge milestone but it’s just one step. We’ll keep holding people in power to account so every child in Scotland can have their rights respected, protected, and fulfilled.

Week 3 of my self-imposed #52WeeksOfEdD and I’m starting the week in the library to (hopefully) focus and get some writing done. It’s raining so that makes it easier to be motivated! #EduSky

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Week 2 of #52WeeksOfEdD and I’ve made progress on my methodology so the plan is to get some words on paper. Need to add a bit to my literature review too. Typical that it’s now sunny 😎😢 #EduSky

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Here we go with a new #52WeeksOfEdD It’s week 1 and I’m working on methodology reading. #EduSky

Hope they’re 3 very fast hours 🤞

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Happy holidays to all the teachers who finished today 🥳

As always, I have over committed myself and so posting for the EdD has slowed down considerably. This month we decided to add a puppy to the mix 😂 Writing and reading continues though, although until the end of term it’s light touch! #EduSky

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Posting about the EdD work has taken a back seat during exam season in school but data collection has continued. We have a local holiday this weekend so I’m away from the laptop and off to enjoy some sunshine ☀️

Final week of SQA exams 🥳 Hope all our RMPS pupils are staying strong 💪🏻

We’ve made it through 4 weeks of SQA Exams, here’s the timetable for week 5. Hopefully the good weather is helping rather than hindering all the studying 🤞

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Still haven't picked which # to do but work is still happening on the EdD. Today I'm tweaking the literature review, looking at pupils' experiences of stereotyping and the importance of hearing experiences of disability. The rest of the week is about survival at work 😂

Completely forgot to post week 2’s exams. Two days down…just a few weeks to go 😫😂

In limbo slightly having finished #52WeeksOfEdD and also with the return to school after Easter. Some admin has been all I’ve achieved but will be back at the literature review from Monday 🙂

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#52WeeksOfEdD has reached its final week. I’m ploughing on with my literature review which has been thoroughly picked apart, re-ordered and added to. Not there yet but I feel things are becoming clearer. Aiming to take a few days off before the holidays end so need to focus!

Week 51 of #52WeeksOfEdD coincides with the school holidays so the aim is to get more words written of the literature review. Sorry to everyone who is loving the sunny weather but I’d like rain and general gloom please 😉