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Free Childcare Management Platform Launched in Scotland
Children in Scotland to manage new early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund
... Children in Scotland to manage new early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund Children in Scotland will manage a new fund aimed at supporting early learning and childcare settings to meet the needs of children with additional support...
additional support needs childcare early learning fundingIs the child really at the centre of early learning and childcare?
... Is the child really at the centre of early learning and childcare? 5 September 2019 A recent seminar led by developmental psychologist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk raised vital questions about our approach to the early years, writes Sally Cavers,...
Access to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds
access to childcare fund childcare Families flexibility out of school care Parents Poverty services
Government ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
...governance in all of its work Their pledge to introduce specific proposals to consult with the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector before the summer, in response to recommendations 13, 14, 15, and 16 calling for the new independent...
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners reportProgress on additional support for learning must be accelerated in wake of the pandemic
additional support for learning ASL ASL review ASN inclusion
2021 Elections to the Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum
...people and their families to support them to engage with the other services they use Early years, early learning and childcare & family support (2 places) – Your organisation works with children, young people and their families in the...
All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds
CHANGE childcare childminders community family Hub local services out of school care play practitioners services
Providers and policymakers meet to discuss out of school services to mitigate poverty as Access to Childcare Fund Network launches
Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
...Programme for Government also contains a commitment to update on the expansion of early learning and childcare. An assessment of the readiness for expansion will be provided by December. Children in Scotland is concerned by these...
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRCScotland's public health time bomb is ticking
...the lives of young children. Evidence: the rediscovery of the Health Visitor service, expansion of early learning and childcare and the Care Review. But we need to build on this by giving more support to parents from before conception till the...
Proportion of Children in Scotland staff to be furloughed for three-week period
...and support for parents by parents. You can also contact the team on office@npfs.org.uk early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund The team continues to provide information and advice. Please email the...
Covid-19 furlough third sectorChildcare expansion delay must not risk losing long-term focus on reducing inequalities for children and families
...(click to read) advising that the statutory duty on local authorities to provide 1140 hours of early learning and childcare from this August was suspended. They added that: “Tens of thousands of children have already benefited from expanded...
childcare Early years Families Health Inequality Scottish GovernmentChildcare expansion: prioritise quality and inclusive practice, and ensure that the child’s experience is central
additional support for learning ASL Brexit childcare early learning and childcare Early years inclusion
Effective engagement with staff and parents 'key to successful childcare expansion'
...March 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the early learning and childcare statutory guidance ahead of the full roll-out of the ELC expansion in August. Key recommendations in our response...
The rights of children and families must be at the heart of housing policy
...Place Standard National Planning Framework National Transport Strategy Child Poverty Delivery Plan early learning and childcare expansion Policing 2026 strategy Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 GIRFEC UNCRC Incorporation Click here to read the...
Before and beyond
...to make Scotland the best country in the world to be born into, including investment in quality early learning and childcare; providing support to parents to engage in their children’s learning; and providing help with costs through the Baby...
Elections to the Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum
...people and their families to support them to engage with the other services they use Early years, early learning and childcare & family support (3 places) – Your organisation works with children, young people and their families in the...
25 Calls response: Children are constrained by tired gender stereotypes – it’s never too early or late to challenge them
...so well. We will be launching our new resource with the Care Inspectorate, ‘Gender Equal Play in early learning and childcare on 11 December, and launching our campaign on challenging gender stereotyping of young children in early 2019. In the...
gender‘Change the language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
Listen and learn: why involving young people in decision-making is better for everyone
Childcare system ‘unusable’ for working parents, say campaigners
...as part of a team working with 14 local authorities on trials to test how best to expand early learning and childcare to 1140 hours. This evidenced significant benefits but also how much work needs to be done. “Children in Scotland is...
Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
...main political parties. Included in at least one party manifesto are pledges to: prioritise early learning and childcare ensure all families receive the benefits and support they are entitled to provide adequate resource for additional...
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News SupportMental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but children’s voices must be at heart of implementation
...beyond those with conduct disorders. This should be linked with extension of childcare provision. early learning and childcare providers have huge potential to support positive mental health and development of parents and children. It should also...
Children Early years Families Health Mental Health Scottish Government WellbeingFocus on quality in childcare welcome, but "smarter thinking" required on school start age
...today by Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald on the expansion of free early learning and childcare, Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock said: “We welcome the focus on quality and support for the...
Children Early years Families Jackie Brock Parents Scottish Government Support WellbeingCelebrating our successes at 30
...on developing the workforce, bringing international learnings to the sector, particularly on early learning and childcare. Allowing children to shape their own future There have been numerous successes for our team in the past 30 years,...
Success Looks Different returns for a second year
...be awarded in the categories of primary, secondary and special schools. For the first time, an early learning and childcare category has also been introduced. Schools and early learning settings can click the link below to find out more and...
Consultation Response: Inspection of early learning and childcare and school age childcare services in Scotland (October 2022)
...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Inspection of early learning and childcare and school age childcare services in...
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...of services working with children and families together Delivery of services for providers of early learning and childcare Delivery of high quality, relevant professional learning services for the workforce Delivery of advocacy and...
Access to Childcare Fund evaluation published
...three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds are eligible to take up 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare in Scotland, and the evidence collected as part of the evaluation indicates that the Phase 2 projects met the aims to...
childcare Children early learning Early years FamiliesScouts Scotland extends human rights learning badge
Children's rights early learning human rights
New funding announced to improve childcare
...three- and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds currently entitled to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare per year, the First Minister said Scotland has the “most generous childcare offer anywhere in the UK”, and...
childcare childcare expansion out of school care SchoolSturgeon resigns and centres care experience in speech
...including: Greater access to university for young people from deprived backgrounds Investments in early learning and childcare Introduction of Scotland's Baby Box Launch of the Scottish Child Payment. "As the Institute for Fiscal Studies...
Attainment baby box Education Nicola Sturgeon Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government Scottish Parliament the PromiseMore than a third of parents can't access suitable childcare
...22 November, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond childcare cost of living early learning and childcare Early years working parents New research has revealed that affordability and flexibility are key...
childcare cost of living early learning and childcare Early years working parentsCHANGE: Learning summaries
...learned so far? Play and youth services in Glasgow East What have we learned so far? Feedback from early learning and childcare providers What have we learned so far? Feedback from OSC providers CHANGE Return to project...
"Let's embrace change and build a service we're proud of"
...and four-year-old as well as eligible two-year-olds will be entitled to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare per year. This almost doubles the previous allocation of 600 hours. Due to be universally available, the change in...
Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2018 – presentations
...sector for more than 40 sessions on key topics such as: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) early learning and childcare including the road to 2020 Workforce development and the workforce of tomorrow Education and attainment Inclusion for...
Call 17: Prioritise integration, support for families and participation to give children the best start
...services planned around a child’s learning and development journey. The welcome investment in early learning and childcare (ELC) must ensure alignment and effective transition between services to allow for the needs of children and their...
Call 20: Deliver a workforce that works for children: confident, skilled and values-driven
The Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund
...more accessible. Click on the links on this page to read the case studies and profiles. Todholm early learning and childcare Class, Renfrewshire Click here to read the case study (PDF download) Inch View Early Childhood Centre, Perth Click here...
Supporting working mothers
...Government plans give me hope for working mothers Posted 1 November 2022, by Jennifer Drummond early learning and childcare Early years working parents Jenifer Johnson (pictured) reflects on the promises of the new Best Start Plan and her...
early learning and childcare Early years working parentsSuccess Looks Different Award
...Success Looks Different Awards are open to education settings in four categories: early learning and childcare / Nursery Primary school Secondary school Special school Eligibility The award is open to all publicly funded schools,...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsProject launches to support childminder recruitment
...2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Image supplied by SCMA. childminders childminding early learning and childcare A new partnership project has been launched to support the recruitment and training of more than 100...
childminders childminding early learning and childcareMember directory: full
...from adolescence to young adulthood | bridgesproject.org.uk Bright Horizons - Morton Mains Nursery early learning and childcare | brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/morton-mains-early-learning-and-childcare Broughton High School Secondary school |...
Member directory: N-S
...in Advocacy Independent advocacy service | partnersinadvocacy.org.uk Pear Tree Nurseries early learning and childcare | peartreenurseries.co.uk Peeple Support for children and parents to learn together | peeple.org.uk Pennypit Community...
Member directory: G-M
...for women and young people impacted by abuse | glasgowwomensaid.org.uk Glenview Cottage Nursery early learning and childcare | glenview-nursery.co.uk Gracemount Primary School Primary school | gracemountprimaryblog.wordpress.com Granton Early...
Member directory: A-F
...from adolescence to young adulthood | bridgesproject.org.uk Bright Horizons - Morton Mains Nursery early learning and childcare | brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/morton-mains-early-learning-and-childcare Broughton High School Secondary school |...
The value of childminding must be recognised
...2016 the Scottish Government published an ambitious blueprint to increase the entitlement to free early learning and childcare (known as ‘funded ELC’) from 600 hours to 1140 hours for all three- and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds in...
childcare childminding Early years ELC out of school careEducation Recovery plan is missed opportunity
...of 3,500 additional teachers and 500 support staff over this parliamentary term Expanded funded early learning and childcare for children aged one and two, starting with low-inocme households Committing £1 billion to tackle the poverty related...
Attainment childcare Education health and wellbeingNo commitment on Scottish Child Payment
...to increase Scottish Child Payment Posted 8 September, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond early learning and childcare Education Mental Health Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has presented the legislative...
early learning and childcare Education Mental HealthContacts
...Hay is Access to Childcare Fund lead. Email: ahay@childreninscotland.org.uk The early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund The ELC Inclusion Fund operated for four years and came to an end on 31 March 2022. It provided funding...
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Free Childcare Management Platform Launched in Scotland
Children in Scotland to manage new early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund
... Children in Scotland to manage new early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund Children in Scotland will manage a new fund aimed at supporting early learning and childcare settings to meet the needs of children with additional support...
additional support needs childcare early learning fundingIs the child really at the centre of early learning and childcare?
... Is the child really at the centre of early learning and childcare? 5 September 2019 A recent seminar led by developmental psychologist Dr Suzanne Zeedyk raised vital questions about our approach to the early years, writes Sally Cavers,...
Access to childcare services ‘has strengthened relationships and wellbeing for children and parents’, new report finds
access to childcare fund childcare Families flexibility out of school care Parents Poverty services
Government ‘must be brave’ in leading education reforms, focusing on rights, early years and meeting all learners’ needs
...governance in all of its work Their pledge to introduce specific proposals to consult with the early learning and childcare (ELC) sector before the summer, in response to recommendations 13, 14, 15, and 16 calling for the new independent...
additional support for learning Children's rights Early years Education education reform inclusion Inclusion Ambassadors learners reportProgress on additional support for learning must be accelerated in wake of the pandemic
additional support for learning ASL ASL review ASN inclusion
2021 Elections to the Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum
...people and their families to support them to engage with the other services they use Early years, early learning and childcare & family support (2 places) – Your organisation works with children, young people and their families in the...
All local services providing childcare or play for children and young people need to be ‘here to stay’: funded on a long-term, secure basis, major four-year project finds
CHANGE childcare childminders community family Hub local services out of school care play practitioners services
Providers and policymakers meet to discuss out of school services to mitigate poverty as Access to Childcare Fund Network launches
Our view on the Programme for Government: Positive pledges on youth jobs and climate, more ambition needed on family support and fighting poverty
...Programme for Government also contains a commitment to update on the expansion of early learning and childcare. An assessment of the readiness for expansion will be provided by December. Children in Scotland is concerned by these...
communities Education environment Health Inequalities programme for government UNCRCScotland's public health time bomb is ticking
...the lives of young children. Evidence: the rediscovery of the Health Visitor service, expansion of early learning and childcare and the Care Review. But we need to build on this by giving more support to parents from before conception till the...
Proportion of Children in Scotland staff to be furloughed for three-week period
...and support for parents by parents. You can also contact the team on office@npfs.org.uk early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund The team continues to provide information and advice. Please email the...
Covid-19 furlough third sectorChildcare expansion delay must not risk losing long-term focus on reducing inequalities for children and families
...(click to read) advising that the statutory duty on local authorities to provide 1140 hours of early learning and childcare from this August was suspended. They added that: “Tens of thousands of children have already benefited from expanded...
childcare Early years Families Health Inequality Scottish GovernmentChildcare expansion: prioritise quality and inclusive practice, and ensure that the child’s experience is central
additional support for learning ASL Brexit childcare early learning and childcare Early years inclusion
Effective engagement with staff and parents 'key to successful childcare expansion'
...March 2020 Children in Scotland has responded to the Scottish Government’s consultation on the early learning and childcare statutory guidance ahead of the full roll-out of the ELC expansion in August. Key recommendations in our response...
The rights of children and families must be at the heart of housing policy
...Place Standard National Planning Framework National Transport Strategy Child Poverty Delivery Plan early learning and childcare expansion Policing 2026 strategy Mental Health Strategy 2017-2027 GIRFEC UNCRC Incorporation Click here to read the...
Before and beyond
...to make Scotland the best country in the world to be born into, including investment in quality early learning and childcare; providing support to parents to engage in their children’s learning; and providing help with costs through the Baby...
Elections to the Children's Sector Strategic and Policy Forum
...people and their families to support them to engage with the other services they use Early years, early learning and childcare & family support (3 places) – Your organisation works with children, young people and their families in the...
25 Calls response: Children are constrained by tired gender stereotypes – it’s never too early or late to challenge them
...so well. We will be launching our new resource with the Care Inspectorate, ‘Gender Equal Play in early learning and childcare on 11 December, and launching our campaign on challenging gender stereotyping of young children in early 2019. In the...
gender‘Change the language of poverty for young people’ is #1 call in Children in Scotland’s 25th anniversary campaign
Listen and learn: why involving young people in decision-making is better for everyone
Childcare system ‘unusable’ for working parents, say campaigners
...as part of a team working with 14 local authorities on trials to test how best to expand early learning and childcare to 1140 hours. This evidenced significant benefits but also how much work needs to be done. “Children in Scotland is...
Children in Scotland calls become pledges in party manifestos
...main political parties. Included in at least one party manifesto are pledges to: prioritise early learning and childcare ensure all families receive the benefits and support they are entitled to provide adequate resource for additional...
Children's rights Early years Manifesto News SupportMental Health Strategy focus on early intervention welcome, but children’s voices must be at heart of implementation
...beyond those with conduct disorders. This should be linked with extension of childcare provision. early learning and childcare providers have huge potential to support positive mental health and development of parents and children. It should also...
Children Early years Families Health Mental Health Scottish Government WellbeingFocus on quality in childcare welcome, but "smarter thinking" required on school start age
...today by Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald on the expansion of free early learning and childcare, Children in Scotland Chief Executive Jackie Brock said: “We welcome the focus on quality and support for the...
Children Early years Families Jackie Brock Parents Scottish Government Support WellbeingCelebrating our successes at 30
...on developing the workforce, bringing international learnings to the sector, particularly on early learning and childcare. Allowing children to shape their own future There have been numerous successes for our team in the past 30 years,...
Success Looks Different returns for a second year
...be awarded in the categories of primary, secondary and special schools. For the first time, an early learning and childcare category has also been introduced. Schools and early learning settings can click the link below to find out more and...
No results found.
No results found.
No results found.
Children in Scotland's Early Years Conference 2023 Hub
...of services working with children and families together Delivery of services for providers of early learning and childcare Delivery of high quality, relevant professional learning services for the workforce Delivery of advocacy and...
CHANGE: Learning summaries
...learned so far? Play and youth services in Glasgow East What have we learned so far? Feedback from early learning and childcare providers What have we learned so far? Feedback from OSC providers CHANGE Return to project...
Children in Scotland's Annual Conference 2018 – presentations
...sector for more than 40 sessions on key topics such as: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) early learning and childcare including the road to 2020 Workforce development and the workforce of tomorrow Education and attainment Inclusion for...
The Early Learning & Childcare (ELC) Inclusion Fund
...more accessible. Click on the links on this page to read the case studies and profiles. Todholm early learning and childcare Class, Renfrewshire Click here to read the case study (PDF download) Inch View Early Childhood Centre, Perth Click here...
Contacts
...Hay is Access to Childcare Fund lead. Email: ahay@childreninscotland.org.uk The early learning and childcare Inclusion Fund The ELC Inclusion Fund operated for four years and came to an end on 31 March 2022. It provided funding...
No results found.
No results found.
Consultation Response: Inspection of early learning and childcare and school age childcare services in Scotland (October 2022)
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...Children in Scotland's response to the Scottish Government's consultation on Inspection of early learning and childcare and school age childcare services in...
Access to Childcare Fund evaluation published
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...three and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds are eligible to take up 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare in Scotland, and the evidence collected as part of the evaluation indicates that the Phase 2 projects met the aims to...
childcare Children early learning Early years FamiliesScouts Scotland extends human rights learning badge
postChildren's rights early learning human rights
New funding announced to improve childcare
post
...three- and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds currently entitled to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare per year, the First Minister said Scotland has the “most generous childcare offer anywhere in the UK”, and...
childcare childcare expansion out of school care SchoolSturgeon resigns and centres care experience in speech
post
...including: Greater access to university for young people from deprived backgrounds Investments in early learning and childcare Introduction of Scotland's Baby Box Launch of the Scottish Child Payment. "As the Institute for Fiscal Studies...
Attainment baby box Education Nicola Sturgeon Scottish Child Payment Scottish Government Scottish Parliament the PromiseMore than a third of parents can't access suitable childcare
post
...22 November, 2022 by Jennifer Drummond childcare cost of living early learning and childcare Early years working parents New research has revealed that affordability and flexibility are key...
childcare cost of living early learning and childcare Early years working parents"Let's embrace change and build a service we're proud of"
post
...and four-year-old as well as eligible two-year-olds will be entitled to 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare per year. This almost doubles the previous allocation of 600 hours. Due to be universally available, the change in...
Call 17: Prioritise integration, support for families and participation to give children the best start
post
...services planned around a child’s learning and development journey. The welcome investment in early learning and childcare (ELC) must ensure alignment and effective transition between services to allow for the needs of children and their...
Call 20: Deliver a workforce that works for children: confident, skilled and values-driven
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Supporting working mothers
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...Government plans give me hope for working mothers Posted 1 November 2022, by Jennifer Drummond early learning and childcare Early years working parents Jenifer Johnson (pictured) reflects on the promises of the new Best Start Plan and her...
early learning and childcare Early years working parentsSuccess Looks Different Award
post
...Success Looks Different Awards are open to education settings in four categories: early learning and childcare / Nursery Primary school Secondary school Special school Eligibility The award is open to all publicly funded schools,...
additional support needs ASL inclusion Inclusion AmbassadorsProject launches to support childminder recruitment
post
...2022, by Jennifer Drummond. Image supplied by SCMA. childminders childminding early learning and childcare A new partnership project has been launched to support the recruitment and training of more than 100...
childminders childminding early learning and childcareMember directory: full
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...from adolescence to young adulthood | bridgesproject.org.uk Bright Horizons - Morton Mains Nursery early learning and childcare | brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/morton-mains-early-learning-and-childcare Broughton High School Secondary school |...
Member directory: N-S
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...in Advocacy Independent advocacy service | partnersinadvocacy.org.uk Pear Tree Nurseries early learning and childcare | peartreenurseries.co.uk Peeple Support for children and parents to learn together | peeple.org.uk Pennypit Community...
Member directory: G-M
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...for women and young people impacted by abuse | glasgowwomensaid.org.uk Glenview Cottage Nursery early learning and childcare | glenview-nursery.co.uk Gracemount Primary School Primary school | gracemountprimaryblog.wordpress.com Granton Early...
Member directory: A-F
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...from adolescence to young adulthood | bridgesproject.org.uk Bright Horizons - Morton Mains Nursery early learning and childcare | brighthorizons.co.uk/our-nurseries/morton-mains-early-learning-and-childcare Broughton High School Secondary school |...
The value of childminding must be recognised
post
...2016 the Scottish Government published an ambitious blueprint to increase the entitlement to free early learning and childcare (known as ‘funded ELC’) from 600 hours to 1140 hours for all three- and four-year-olds and eligible two-year-olds in...
childcare childminding Early years ELC out of school careEducation Recovery plan is missed opportunity
post
...of 3,500 additional teachers and 500 support staff over this parliamentary term Expanded funded early learning and childcare for children aged one and two, starting with low-inocme households Committing £1 billion to tackle the poverty related...
Attainment childcare Education health and wellbeingNo commitment on Scottish Child Payment
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...to increase Scottish Child Payment Posted 8 September, 2021 by Jennifer Drummond early learning and childcare Education Mental Health Scotland’s First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has presented the legislative...
early learning and childcare Education Mental Health