Lisa Boa

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Join us on Teams on Wednesday 14th January between 3.30- 4.30pm to hear more about the new Quality Framework and some of the self-evaluation tools you can use with your teams. This is open to all practitioners and you can sign up via CPD Manager 👏

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Our account will be quiet over the next few weeks as we celebrate the festive season🎄. We hope you all have special times in the next few weeks with your loved ones and make sure you take time to relax and recharge 😊. Thank you for all your hard work this term, we have loved working with you all 🥰

THANK YOU!

A massive thank you to everyone who attended and contributed to the success of our Learning to Achieve Marketplace.

We hope you left inspired!

#PACTFalkirk

Fantastic turnout for our Parents Plus reconnecter Coffee morning with Parents, facilitators, FC ETU, 3rd sector colleagues & QIMs coming together @fclisamccabe.bsky.social @jennymcasn.bsky.social @johnsharry.bsky.social @falkirkcouncilasn.bsky.social

Parents Plus EY done for 24-25. Fantastic group once again. 8 weeks of fun, rich discussion & mutual support. Huge thanks to Deborah Davidson who joined our final week & presented certificates. @fclisamccabe.bsky.social @falkirkcouncilasn.bsky.social @johnsharry.bsky.social @jennymcasn.bsky.social

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Our next PEEP Network Meeting is on Thur 6th Nov on Teams. Debbie Holmes from Peeple will be speaking about the PEEP Progression Pathway training and our vision moving forward. We also have Tess Hamilton from HMP Addiewell Visitor Centre sharing how they support children and families 🤩

Please see attached our CLPL offer available to you all in November. You can view the full offer for the year by following this link 🤩
www.canva.com/design/DAGq5...

Lovely to hear Karen & Vicki talk to parents about the many many benefits of high quality play and learning in nursery 👏 👏 👏

Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary Webinar An opportunity for teachers and practitioners in early years and primary school to hear about impactful practice around pupil leadership.

Ready to empower the next generation of leaders?

Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary.
📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00
🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...

Join us for a 1-hour online session on 'Powerful Lesson Starts'. We'll share practical ideas you can use to spark curiosity and focus learning.

Sign up and make your lessons unforgettable! #PACTFalkirk #engaginglearners

Thank you to Helena, Elaine and @yvonnea1.bsky.social for their support in the first network meeting of the equity language improvement project. Exciting times ahead.

Great opportunity to start a career in early years. If you enjoy working with children in their early years and are passionate about getting it right for children we would love you to apply. @fceyteam.bsky.social

Falkirk schools....Pls follow @pact-falkirk.bsky.social #GetInOnIt

Enjoy a powerful exploration of inclusion and belonging through a Froebelian lens with Catriona Gill!

As our settings become increasingly diverse and the needs of our children increase, here is your chance to learn how a Froebelian approach can help us to deeply see each child for who they are.

Ready to level up how you engage learners? Join us in the new Pedagogy Pod at Carronshore Primary next week for our latest course. A few spaces are left, so sign up on CPD Manager today!

Another reminder of the professional learning available in September. Where appropriate, you can sign up via CPD Manager. Get in touch if you have any questions 😄

Pedagogy Pod - Carronshore PS

We're excited to be hosting our first CLPL session in one of our new Pedagogy Pods tomorrow. Our pods are welcoming spaces for us to all learn together. They're designed to showcase ideas and strategies you can take straight back to your classroom ❤️

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Scholastic are offering live read and draw along events with children's authors. Three of these would be suitable for children in the ELC if anyone is wanting to try them 😊. Please see links below.

Here is September's ELC professional learning offer (sign up on CPD Manager). You can view the full year's offer here 😁 - www.canva.com/design/DAGq5...

Have you completed the Staff Census? - This link is for ALL staff in ELC Classes within a Primary School

All ELC Centre Staff - have you completed the Staff Census - deadline is Friday 5th September

SEND Sports Day Ideas Sports day should be a celebration, but for so many neurodivergent or disabled learners, it ends up being a sensory nightmare or an overwhelming, exclusionary experience. Whether you're in a specialis...

sensoryclassroom.org/blogs/sensor...

Turning Picture Books into Sensory Stories For everyone who is involved in the education of deaf children, deafblind children and visually impaired children and young people, the young people themselves and their families.

For anyone who is interested in sensory stories. Here is some free CLPL www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/vi&m... @fceyteam.bsky.social

Early Years Officer - INTERNAL APPLICANTS ONLY - FLK12878 | Falkirk Council | myjobscotland View details and apply for this early years practitioner / child care / nursery role in Falkirk with Falkirk Council on myjobscotland

exciting secondment opportunity for internal applicants, 2 part-time EYO’s to join the early intervention team. We are looking for enthusiastic EYO’s with a passion for inclusion & family support 🤩 @fclisamccabe.bsky.social @fiona248.bsky.social myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

Our first ELC Parent Roadshows are now complete for this term. We welcomed over 200 parents over the last 3 evenings. Many thanks to all the ELC settings who attended to introduce themselves to their new parents. A great representation from our professional partners also! #parents #partnerships

If you missed our first ELC Roadshows you can get useful information about assisting yourself and your child to prepare for their transition in our Parents Guide - Scan the QR code for full document

YouTube video by Education Scotland "I would like to go everywhere!" - Woodlands ELCC

There's a new addition to our Learning for Sustainability 'Stories to Inspire' page! Check out this fantastic video from Woodlands ELCC, Falkirk.
#TeamELC #BeingMe #LfS
www.youtube.com/watch?v=wB6S...

**Falkirk ELC** Pls promote. This is such a lovely opportunity for families to get involved with ❤️ 💙