Dear all,

There are a number of updates to pass on to you (the documents and links are beside/ below each item)

Scottish Government:

1. ELC Covid 19 Update (end of March)         Scottish+Government+Early+Learning+and+Childcare+COVID-19+Update+end+March+2021

1. ELC training animation and guidance.elc-training-animation-and-guidance

2. Update on Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard.

https://t.co/vi7IRHyGtr?amp=1

Care Inspectorate:

1. Early Learning in the Pandemic publication.Early_Learning_and_Childcare_Report_Our_Role_Purpose_and_Learning_during_the_COVID-19_pandemic

1. Report on the special inspection focus on the Excellence and Equity Leads role.equity-excellence-leads-report-care-inspectorate-special-inspection-focus-update-development-role

Best wishes and we hope you are all keeping well.

East Ayrshire Council ELC team.