Category Archives: Early Years

Early Years

1140 hours – Expansion of ELC in Scotland 2020

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A Blueprint for 2020 Expansion of ELC in Scotland 2017-2018 Action Plan published October 2017

A Blueprint for 2020 ELC Service Model for 2020 Consultation Paper

A Blueprint for 2020 Funding Follows the Child Principles and Practice

A Blueprint for 2020 Funding Follows the Child Operating Guidance

A Blueprint for 2020 Funding Follows the Child Frequently Asked Questions

Evaluation of the Early Learning and Childcare Delivery Trials published May 2018

Packed lunch Guidance for Daycare Services for parents and carers

Argyll and Bute 1140 Hours Phasing Plan

Food Matters Nurturing Happy Healthy Children (CI document)

Early Years

Children make a splash with outdoor play investment.

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Aileen McLean, Senior Education Manager for Early Stages, Edinburgh, talks about the importance of outdoor play and how a number of nurseries and early years centres are benefiting from an investment in outdoor water features. When they launched their Early Years Strategy two years ago, she was delighted that they stated a commitment to play as one of our four aims. Since then, young children have benefited from fantastic opportunities to learn outdoors. Read more HERE