{"id":1225,"date":"2026-02-01T13:56:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-01T13:56:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/?page_id=1225"},"modified":"2026-03-29T15:45:00","modified_gmt":"2026-03-29T15:45:00","slug":"elc","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/","title":{"rendered":"ELC"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>\ud83c\udf31 Welcome to Our Early Learning Centre<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"202\" data-end=\"331\">Our Early Learning Centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"458\">We welcome children aged 3\u20135, and also offer places for eligible two-year-olds who meet the local authority criteria.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"460\" data-end=\"569\">Our ELC operates Monday to Friday from 9:10am \u2013 3:10pm, providing a healthy snack and lunch each day.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"571\" data-end=\"713\">Children are part of the wider Bowmore Primary community and benefit from strong links with the school as they grow and prepare for Primary 1.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1548\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1548\" style=\"width: 846px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1548\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"846,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352856&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891-201x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891-688x1024.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1548\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"846\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891.jpeg 846w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891-201x300.jpeg 201w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891-688x1024.jpeg 688w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153031\/IMG_3891-768x1144.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 846px) 100vw, 846px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1548\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"s1x3v6\" data-start=\"720\" data-end=\"750\">\ud83e\uddf8 Our Approach to Learning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"752\" data-end=\"911\">Our practice is guided by <a href=\"https:\/\/education.gov.scot\/media\/3bjpr3wa\/realisingtheambition.pdf\"><strong data-start=\"778\" data-end=\"804\">Realising the Ambition<\/strong>,<\/a> Scotland\u2019s national practice guidance for early years developed by <span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">Education Scotland<\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"913\" data-end=\"986\">Realising the Ambition highlights that young children learn best through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1135\">\n<li data-section-id=\"1ezsapy\" data-start=\"988\" data-end=\"1014\">\n<p data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1014\"><strong data-start=\"990\" data-end=\"1014\">Play and exploration<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"dcduw6\" data-start=\"1015\" data-end=\"1051\">\n<p data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1051\"><strong data-start=\"1017\" data-end=\"1051\">Warm, responsive relationships<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"r1qlmo\" data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1093\">\n<p data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1093\"><strong data-start=\"1054\" data-end=\"1093\">Meaningful interactions with adults<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"18buu6i\" data-start=\"1094\" data-end=\"1135\">\n<p data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1135\"><strong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1135\">Curiosity, creativity and discovery<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1283\">Through carefully planned play experiences, children develop the confidence, skills and independence that support learning throughout their lives.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1551\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1551\" style=\"width: 797px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1551\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-4\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"797,1070\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352811&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890-223x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890-763x1024.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1551\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"797\" height=\"1070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890.jpeg 797w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890-223x300.jpeg 223w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890-763x1024.jpeg 763w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153037\/IMG_3890-768x1031.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 797px) 100vw, 797px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1551\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1qpzysc\" data-start=\"1290\" data-end=\"1315\">\ud83c\udfa8 What Children Learn<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1317\" data-end=\"1449\">Children in the ELC learn through the <strong data-start=\"1355\" data-end=\"1403\">Early Level of the Curriculum for Excellence<\/strong>, which focuses on developing the whole child.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1451\" data-end=\"1494\">Learning experiences help children develop:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1675\">\n<li data-section-id=\"i7acyl\" data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1534\">\n<p data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1534\"><strong data-start=\"1498\" data-end=\"1534\">Communication and early literacy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ropk0k\" data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1569\">\n<p data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1569\"><strong data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1569\">Numeracy and problem solving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"yp220a\" data-start=\"1570\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1572\" data-end=\"1596\">Health and wellbeing<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1bzgtsd\" data-start=\"1597\" data-end=\"1633\">\n<p data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1633\"><strong data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1633\">Creativity and expressive arts<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"65gl28\" data-start=\"1634\" data-end=\"1675\">\n<p data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1675\"><strong data-start=\"1636\" data-end=\"1675\">Understanding the world around them<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1786\">Learning is often integrated across these areas through play, stories, exploration and real-life experiences.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1677\" data-end=\"1786\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1564\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95-jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___ghsfad5zx_pejpiva2codirxjy6am04v3pgtmyamxg4xv_gvhuymv_zzpf3yt6qioljfcxdomzje3aain0yeig\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"947,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig-225x300.jpg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig-770x1024.jpg\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1564\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"947\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig.jpg 947w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153924\/68c1e589-5fb3-4d00-a4b3-5cf378420c95.jpg___1774769958___1209600___1___GhsFAD5ZX_pEjpIVa2CodIrXjY6aM04V3PgtMyamXG4xV_GVhuYmv_zZPF3yT6qIoLJfCxDOMzJe3aaIN0Yeig-768x1022.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1na36w1\" data-start=\"1793\" data-end=\"1820\">\ud83c\udf33 Learning Through Play<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1951\">Play is central to learning in the early years. Through play children develop creativity, language, social skills and confidence.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"1953\" data-end=\"2013\">Children take part in a wide range of experiences including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<li data-section-id=\"15kya5u\" data-start=\"2015\" data-end=\"2038\">\n<p data-start=\"2017\" data-end=\"2038\">imaginative role play<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"ovg4cz\" data-start=\"2039\" data-end=\"2073\">\n<p data-start=\"2041\" data-end=\"2073\">construction and problem solving<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1gx40ga\" data-start=\"2074\" data-end=\"2106\">\n<p data-start=\"2076\" data-end=\"2106\">storytelling and early writing<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"we06s3\" data-start=\"2107\" data-end=\"2134\">\n<p data-start=\"2109\" data-end=\"2134\">art, music and creativity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1d4bmlh\" data-start=\"2135\" data-end=\"2165\">\n<p data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2165\">sensory and exploratory play<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"7bubf2\" data-start=\"2166\" data-end=\"2208\">\n<p data-start=\"2168\" data-end=\"2208\">early maths through games and activities<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2210\" data-end=\"2303\">Staff carefully observe children\u2019s interests and plan experiences that extend their learning.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1561\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-14\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"572,685\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352308&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881-251x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1561\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"572\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881.jpeg 572w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153057\/IMG_3881-251x300.jpeg 251w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 572px) 100vw, 572px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1do86f3\" data-start=\"2310\" data-end=\"2332\">\ud83c\udf0a Outdoor Learning<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2334\" data-end=\"2391\">Outdoor learning is an important part of life in our ELC.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2393\" data-end=\"2445\">Children spend time outside each day where they can:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<li data-section-id=\"tevohq\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2472\">\n<p data-start=\"2449\" data-end=\"2472\">develop physical skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"s4iuh8\" data-start=\"2473\" data-end=\"2505\">\n<p data-start=\"2475\" data-end=\"2505\">explore nature and the seasons<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"w4erqh\" data-start=\"2506\" data-end=\"2541\">\n<p data-start=\"2508\" data-end=\"2541\">investigate the world around them<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1afdj78\" data-start=\"2542\" data-end=\"2575\">\n<p data-start=\"2544\" data-end=\"2575\">build confidence and resilience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"2577\" data-end=\"2707\">Our island environment provides wonderful opportunities for children to connect with nature and learn about their local community.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1565\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/2b518631-0372-45e9-866c-93a5d67e7b02-jpg___1774682156___1209600___1___p-n4ytxbcuclyflbgoz-upeaghc0jpf1jsvknlwmgobalphzkgimk8eh6akpn3txtj_hi_s4tdxb81d97bincq\/\" 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srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154004\/2b518631-0372-45e9-866c-93a5d67e7b02.jpg___1774682156___1209600___1___P-N4YTxbCUClyfLBGoz-UPeaGhc0jPF1jSVKNLwmgOBALPhZKgIMk8eH6AKPN3txtJ_HI_s4TDXB81d97bincQ.jpg 947w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154004\/2b518631-0372-45e9-866c-93a5d67e7b02.jpg___1774682156___1209600___1___P-N4YTxbCUClyfLBGoz-UPeaGhc0jPF1jSVKNLwmgOBALPhZKgIMk8eH6AKPN3txtJ_HI_s4TDXB81d97bincQ-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154004\/2b518631-0372-45e9-866c-93a5d67e7b02.jpg___1774682156___1209600___1___P-N4YTxbCUClyfLBGoz-UPeaGhc0jPF1jSVKNLwmgOBALPhZKgIMk8eH6AKPN3txtJ_HI_s4TDXB81d97bincQ-770x1024.jpg 770w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154004\/2b518631-0372-45e9-866c-93a5d67e7b02.jpg___1774682156___1209600___1___P-N4YTxbCUClyfLBGoz-UPeaGhc0jPF1jSVKNLwmgOBALPhZKgIMk8eH6AKPN3txtJ_HI_s4TDXB81d97bincQ-768x1022.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 947px) 100vw, 947px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"kecyjs\" data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2752\">\ud83d\udc69\u200d\ud83d\udc67 Key Workers and Relationships<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2865\">Every child is supported by a <strong data-start=\"2784\" data-end=\"2798\">key worker<\/strong>, who builds a strong relationship with the child and their family.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2882\">The key worker:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<li data-section-id=\"dizi5s\" data-start=\"2884\" data-end=\"2923\">\n<p data-start=\"2886\" data-end=\"2923\">helps children settle and feel secure<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1rdekvu\" data-start=\"2924\" data-end=\"2972\">\n<p data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2972\">observes and supports learning and development<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1p3kv4p\" data-start=\"2973\" data-end=\"3004\">\n<p data-start=\"2975\" data-end=\"3004\">shares progress with families<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"gw5hx0\" data-start=\"3005\" data-end=\"3062\">\n<p data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3062\">ensures each child\u2019s needs and interests are understood<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3064\" data-end=\"3133\">Strong relationships help children feel confident and ready to learn.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1556\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1556\" style=\"width: 807px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1556\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-9\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"807,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352533&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885-192x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885-656x1024.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1556\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"807\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885.jpeg 807w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885-192x300.jpeg 192w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885-656x1024.jpeg 656w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153049\/IMG_3885-768x1199.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 807px) 100vw, 807px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1556\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1fx5cb0\" data-start=\"3140\" data-end=\"3166\">\u2764\ufe0f Wellbeing and GIRFEC<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3168\" data-end=\"3342\">Our approach to supporting children\u2019s wellbeing follows <strong data-start=\"3224\" data-end=\"3269\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.scot\/binaries\/content\/documents\/govscot\/publications\/advice-and-guidance\/2022\/09\/getting-right-child-girfec-statutory-guidance-assessment-wellbeing-2022-part-18-section-96-children-young-people-scotland-act-2014\/documents\/getting-right-child-statutory-guidance-assessment-wellbeing-2022-part-18-section-96-children-young-people-scotland-act-2014\/getting-right-child-statutory-guidance-assessment-wellbeing-2022-part-18-section-96-children-young-people-scotland-act-2014\/govscot%3Adocument\/getting-right-child-statutory-guidance-assessment-wellbeing-2022-part-18-section-96-children-young-people-scotland-act-2014.pdf\">Getting it Right for Every Child<\/a> (GIRFEC)<\/strong>, Scotland\u2019s national framework for supporting children and young people.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3344\" data-end=\"3376\">We aim to help every child feel:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3495\">\n<li data-section-id=\"kbfu2h\" data-start=\"3378\" data-end=\"3388\">\n<p data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3388\"><strong data-start=\"3380\" data-end=\"3388\">Safe<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"x2tuq5\" data-start=\"3389\" data-end=\"3402\">\n<p data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3402\"><strong data-start=\"3391\" data-end=\"3402\">Healthy<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"jk3gzc\" data-start=\"3403\" data-end=\"3418\">\n<p data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3418\"><strong data-start=\"3405\" data-end=\"3418\">Achieving<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"qfxxub\" data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3433\">\n<p data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3433\"><strong data-start=\"3421\" data-end=\"3433\">Nurtured<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1ysy4o4\" data-start=\"3434\" data-end=\"3446\">\n<p data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3446\"><strong data-start=\"3436\" data-end=\"3446\">Active<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"czebgv\" data-start=\"3447\" data-end=\"3462\">\n<p data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3462\"><strong data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3462\">Respected<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1qgmyjw\" data-start=\"3463\" data-end=\"3480\">\n<p data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3480\"><strong data-start=\"3465\" data-end=\"3480\">Responsible<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"1tgol74\" data-start=\"3481\" data-end=\"3495\">\n<p data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3495\"><strong data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3495\">Included<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"3497\" data-end=\"3577\">These wellbeing indicators guide how we support children and work with families.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1558\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-11\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"848,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352699&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888-202x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888-689x1024.jpeg\" class=\" wp-image-1558\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"484\" height=\"720\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888.jpeg 848w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888-202x300.jpeg 202w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888-689x1024.jpeg 689w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153052\/IMG_3888-768x1141.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 484px) 100vw, 484px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"t41ehv\" data-start=\"3673\" data-end=\"3696\">\ud83e\uddd2 Children\u2019s Rights<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3698\" data-end=\"3898\">Children\u2019s rights are an important part of life at Bowmore Primary. Our practice reflects the principles of the <strong data-start=\"3810\" data-end=\"3897\"><span class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"><span class=\"whitespace-normal\">United Nations<\/span><\/span> Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3900\" data-end=\"3934\">In our ELC we support children to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"4088\">\n<li data-section-id=\"c0de7m\" data-start=\"3936\" data-end=\"3963\">\n<p data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3963\">feel safe and cared for<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"8w3uq\" data-start=\"3964\" data-end=\"4000\">\n<p data-start=\"3966\" data-end=\"4000\">express their ideas and opinions<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16zqg1h\" data-start=\"4001\" data-end=\"4047\">\n<p data-start=\"4003\" data-end=\"4047\">play and learn in a supportive environment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"5t5jpc\" data-start=\"4048\" data-end=\"4088\">\n<p data-start=\"4050\" data-end=\"4088\">be treated with fairness and respect<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4090\" data-end=\"4191\">Children begin to learn about their rights in ways that are meaningful and appropriate for their age.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1553\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1553\" style=\"width: 1067px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1553\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-6\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892.jpeg\" data-orig-size=\"1067,1260\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1773352928&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;Screenshot&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Screenshot&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892-254x300.jpeg\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892-867x1024.jpeg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1553\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1067\" height=\"1260\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892.jpeg 1067w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892-254x300.jpeg 254w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892-867x1024.jpeg 867w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29153042\/IMG_3892-768x907.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1067px) 100vw, 1067px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1553\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Screenshot<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"1xwmjon\" data-start=\"4198\" data-end=\"4234\">\ud83d\udcf1 Sharing Learning with Families<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4236\" data-end=\"4359\">We value strong partnerships with families and believe parents and carers are a child\u2019s first and most important educators.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4361\" data-end=\"4412\">We share children\u2019s learning with families through:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4563\">\n<li data-section-id=\"7zqbsi\" data-start=\"4414\" data-end=\"4440\">\n<p data-start=\"4416\" data-end=\"4440\">conversations with staff<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"12snn6y\" data-start=\"4441\" data-end=\"4479\">\n<p data-start=\"4443\" data-end=\"4479\">digital updates and learning stories on Seesaw<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"19by54f\" data-start=\"4480\" data-end=\"4523\">\n<p data-start=\"4482\" data-end=\"4523\">opportunities to visit and share learning<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-section-id=\"16b6jb7\" data-start=\"4524\" data-end=\"4563\">\n<p data-start=\"4526\" data-end=\"4563\">transition activities with the school<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4639\">Working together helps us support every child\u2019s development and wellbeing.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4565\" data-end=\"4639\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1566\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/bowmorewebsite\/elc\/screenshot-2026-03-29-164417\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417.png\" data-orig-size=\"333,606\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Screenshot 2026-03-29 164417\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417-165x300.png\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417.png\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1566\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"333\" height=\"606\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417.png 333w, https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ab\/public\/bowmorewebsite\/uploads\/sites\/1426\/2026\/03\/29154450\/Screenshot-2026-03-29-164417-165x300.png 165w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 333px) 100vw, 333px\" \/><\/p>\n<div class=\"mceTemp\"><\/div>\n<h2 data-section-id=\"2tl0g3\" data-start=\"118\" data-end=\"153\">\ud83d\udd04 Transitions to Primary School<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"155\" data-end=\"268\">Being part of Bowmore Primary allows children to experience a smooth and confident transition into <strong data-start=\"254\" data-end=\"267\">Primary 1<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"270\" data-end=\"567\">Children take part in <strong data-start=\"292\" data-end=\"350\">regular weekly joint sessions with the Primary 1 class<\/strong>, giving them opportunities to learn, play and become familiar with the school environment. They also spend time with the <strong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"493\">Primary 1 teacher<\/strong>, helping to build relationships and confidence before moving into school.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"677\">These experiences help children feel comfortable and excited about the next stage of their learning journey.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"569\" data-end=\"677\">\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf31 Welcome to Our Early Learning Centre Our Early Learning Centre provides a nurturing and stimulating environment where children feel safe, valued and ready to learn. We welcome children aged 3\u20135, and also offer places for eligible two-year-olds who meet the local authority criteria. 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