Rory's Blog

Over 30 years in youth work, adult learning and community development as a practitioner, head of service and director of a national agency. Chaired wide range of national groups and led on numerous national initiatives in community learning and development.

On perseverance...

Because the good guys 'n' gals are still winning...

Brain Drain: Capacity is an Issue

Jim Sweeney, Chief Executive of YouthLink Scotland, reflects on the challenge of gaps in skills and collective memory... 

Common Good, Common Ground: Living the Value Base

How might we recognise one another? A reflection on the lessons from Social Enterprise...

Hijacked and almost useless term no.47

What does professional mean for us?

The lifespan of a word...

On a loss of meaning, relevance and impact

GUEST BLOG A Little More Conversation, A Little Less Fraction Please

Introducing the #BestEd campaign

A lost generation

On the implications, accusations, accountabilities and possibilities...

Culture matters...

Thoughts on the Big Society and Scotland

Read to me a book...

Rory's reading recommendation...

Learning in Scotland: keeping it in sight

In celebration of learning, what it's for and a colleague who reminds us of that...

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