Early Years Scotland

Sensory Stars is one of two projects that make up our Creating Caring Connections (CCC) parental mental health and support service, focusing on improving the mental wellbeing of parents & carers of neurodivergent children. Read an impact report on CCC at bit.ly/46DaEFA

In line with the new Quality Improvement Framework, we have updated our self-evaluation toolkits.

These are just a few of a wide range of online resources Early Years Scotland members can access as part of their membership.

Download a membership guide 👇
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We've opened the doors of our fantastic new space in Glasgow city centre to give a sneak preview of where we will be running our brand new Rise & Shine project.
In partnership with @glasgowcc.bsky.social we are offering free family wellbeing sessions for eligible children aged 0-8 years.

Huge congratulations to Vandana Devi, our recent
University of Glasgow Find A Solution Intern, who was awarded runner up Intern of the Year, for her work evaluating our hugely impactful Creating Caring Connections and Off to a Good Start services. @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Our online mini self-study courses support and improve early years practice. The courses take approximately one hour and can be completed in your own time.

All courses now cost only £12 for EYS members/£20 all others.

Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/product-cate...

Join us for this in-person, additional support needs (ASN) focused training event, where you will gain valuable insights into observing and understanding children's behaviours.

EYS members £30/Others £40. Book now at bit.ly/4663TM2

Early Years Scotland is looking for an experienced Family Engagement Practitioner to join our amazing staff team delivering our family wellbeing service in Barmulloch, Glasgow. Interested? ➡️
earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/family-...

We held our first Little Riders & Striders session at Dalmuir Park in West Dunbartonshire. The children worked on their fundamental cycling skills like balance & coordination, which helps smooth the transition to a pedal bike
@cyclinguk.bsky.social @transportscotland.bsky.social

At our Stay Play and Learn at Clydebank Community hub we've been getting messy and making some amazing cloud dough. 😃We also enjoyed a great story during snack time 📚
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A huge thank you to Dulux Decorator Centre in Glasgow for donating paint, brushes, rollers etc to give our new space in the city centre a freshen-up. And for sending over a team of their friendly staff to help with the work 😀

Would you like to join Team EYS?

We are seeking a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make a difference in a values-led, people-focused organisation.

Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/hr-offi...

At our Stay Play and Learn session in Clydebank today, we enjoyed some fun small world play washing the muddy farm animals together.🐄🐖This helps with our social skills and language development, and enhances our imagination ☺️

IKEA Glasgow is very kindly helping us to fit out our exciting new space in Bothwell Street in Glasgow City Centre. Some of our Glasgow based staff joined the IKEA team to assist with the fit out.

Exciting things are coming soon! 😀

At our free Stay Play and Learn sessions, parents and children engage in play-based learning to promote children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, and boost parental confidence #learningthroughplay #playandlearning #StayPlayandLearn

Local families tell us how much they value our Stay Play and Learn sessions at Garrowhill, Paisley. The sessions for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents or carers, are a great opportunity for families to come together, play & learn in a supportive, nurturing environment

Early Years Scotland | EYS partners with Hacking and Paterson Management Services Early Years Scotland has announced an exciting new charity partnership with Hacking and Paterson Management Services.

We’re thrilled to be the new charity partner of Hacking and Paterson Management Services! Their generous £5,000 donation will support our work with children & families across Scotland - and that's just the beginning!
bit.ly/4k5OHSX

Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to lead sessions at our new family support service at HMP Dumfries lnkd.in/eQsBRddY

Would you like to join our team, working to help give Scotland's children the very best start in life? Check out our current job vacancies at earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/

Our staff working in our Glasgow office popped out for a while to wave at the wonderful taxis heading to Troon for their annual outing. We hope the children and families have a wonderful time and we loved seeing all of the taxis in their finery!

Huge thanks to the children and parents - and not forgetting our lovely Family Engagement Practitioners - who welcomed some of our office based team on a visit to our Stay Play and Learn at Gallowhill Community Centre in Paisley yesterday.

Marking the International Day of Play - Forces Children Scotland Today is the first ever International Day of Play.   The right to play is enshrined in Article 31 of the UNCRC. It says that every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of c...

International Day of Play, a day to celebrate children's right to play & recreation

Some reflections from our member @forceschildscot.bsky.social on how life in an Armed Forces family can affect children's play,& why it's essential we protect this right
forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/marking...

Early Years Scotland | The Real Living Wage – is it enough? ELC should come with a high cost - but not to parents, says Lorna Kettles, Early Years Scotland Policy & Engagement Manager.

Read our Policy & Engagement Manager, Lorna Kettles, latest blog 👇

New CEO announced to lead Early Years Scotland EYS is Scotland’s leading specialist organisation supporting children from pre-birth to five years of age, and their families

We're delighted to announce that Michelle Mulgrew will be joining us as our new Chief Executive later this summer.

www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520312...

As a charity, we on funding from a variety of sources, not least from individual donations and fundraising. Whether you enjoy walking, running, cycling, swimming or something else entirely, why not consider taking on a challenge for Early Years Scotland earlyyearsscotland.org/fundraise/

We’re proud to be 1 of 25 charities funded by @kpmguk.bsky.social's Foundation as part of their 25th anniversary! This core funding helps us support children and families where it’s needed most. #SupportedByKPMGFoundation

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Our free baby massage and baby yoga sessions improve parent-baby bonds, develop motor skills, improve muscle movement, and enhance relaxation and wellbeing. Find out more about our work with children and families earlyyearsscotland.org

To mark this year's Volunteers' Week which takes place between 2 and 8 June, we're running an online information session on 5 June for anyone curious about volunteering and interested in volunteering opportunities with Early Years Scotland. Register now at bit.ly/eysvolunteer...

Staff from our prison based services attended @familiesoutside.bsky.social conference focusing on on what UNCRC incorporation means for children & families affected by imprisonment, & the need for urgent action so every child affected by imprisonment has their rights recognised & voices heard

Our Service Manager, Tracey Thompson, and Funding Manager Gary Lindsay visited BBC Scotland HQ in Glasgow to talk to Children in Need voluntary committee members about our Family Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss, which is funded by BBC Children in Need @scottishprisons.bsky.social

While working in childcare can be the most rewarding job there is, we also know that it can be a hugely challenging role. Our Team ELC Wellbeing Hub provides a range of practical wellbeing support for all the amazing people who work in ELC
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