posted by Carol Lyon, Schools & Learning Support Officer (STEM)
The ASE annual business meeting is due to take place on Thursday 1 September, 5-7pm in the Verdant Works, Dundee.
If you would like to find out more about this event please click on the link below.
posted by Pauline Stephen, Head of Schools and Learning
Entrants are now being sought for the Maggie’s Poetry Competition for 2016.
If you would like to apply please click on the links below to view the Entry Form and the Competition Rules
MAGGIE’S POETRY COMPETITION 2016 ENTRY FORM
Please note the closing date on the Entry Form is 31 August – this has been extended to Friday 30 September 2016.
posted by Rhonda McFarlane, Funding Officer, Chief Executive’s Department
Please click on the link below to view the latest TCA factsheet from Erasmus+ of training courses for youth workers that are being funded by Erasmus+
Posted by Louise Kirby, YMI Coordinator and Creative Learning Facilitator
On Tuesday 7 June 2016, primary 6 and 7 pupils from Warddykes Primary took part in a showcase to parents of what they have been learning at the After School Bass Guitar lessons with Mirek Hodun.
Musicians include – Ruby, Declan, Ethan, Blake, Kyle, Abbie, Cameron, Kieran, Tony, Alivia, Victoriella, Emily and supported by Mirek.
Parent feedback from the performance –
“Confidence for music has shot through the roof and his love for music has returned”
“is able to play through a song and understand the notes and pace”
“I have seen a big improvement in the skill since the last performance; I think this program is great for the kids”
“I think this program helps a lot with confidence which is great for kids”
Warddkyes After School Bass Guitar is funded by YMI. 
posted by Eileen Jackson, Early Years Collaborative Programme Manager
Please click on the link below to view the article on Improving Play Tim Between Parents and their Infants and Toddlers:
posted by Directorate, Angus Council
We need your views to shape childcare in Angus – Angus Council
We’re looking to identify the supply and demand of childcare services and the extent to which parents’ needs are currently being met across the county.
Please help us to ensure that there is sufficient and appropriate childcare in the county by completing the appropriate questionnaire for you:
Childcare Providers: Have your say
Childcare Staff: Have your Say
Childcare in Angus (parents and carers): Have your say
Under the Children and Young People Act (Scotland) 2014 it is the statutory duty of Scottish local authorities to ensure sufficient childcare for day care and out of school care. The council is required to measure this by consulting, preparing and publishing their plans for how they intend to provide this care.
Paper copies of the survey will be available in libraries across Angus and from Angus House, Forfar. Members of the public visiting Angus House are asked to request copies to PEOChis@angus.gov.uk beforehand.
The survey will take place from 20 May to 3 June.
