National and Glasgow Policies

National Policies

Realising the ambition: Being Me (Scottish Government, 2020) updates Building the Ambition and provides guidance on all aspects of best practice in Early Years Provision in Scotland.

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Realising the Ambition: Being Me (Scottish Government, 2020)

A Blueprint for 2020: The expansion of early learning and childcare in Scotland (Scottish Government, 2017) details 15 actions the Scottish Government committed to in expanding ELC provision.

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A Blueprint for 2020: The Expansion of Early Learning and Childcare in Scotland (Scottish Government, 2017)

How good is our Early Learning and Childcare? (Education Scotland, 2016) details the fifteen quality indicators used to self-evaluate the quality of your provision with regards to the quality of leadership and management, the learning provision, and the successes and achievements of all learners

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How Good is our Early Learning and Childcare? (Education Scotland, 2016)

Out to Play (Scottish Government, 2020) provides guidance on providing high-quality outdoor learning experiences and spaces.

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Out to Play (Scottish Government, 2020)

My World Outdoors (Care Inspectorate, 2016) highlights the benefits of outdoor play, and shares examples of good practice in outdoor play grouped under the SHANARRI indicators.

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My World Outdoors (Care Inspectorate, 2016)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Creative Journey (Care Inspectorate,2017) gives examples of excellent practice in the expressive arts in early years, including art, drama, pretend play, song, loose parts play, model-making, dance and story-telling, grouped under the SHANARRI indicators,. 

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Our Creative Journey (Care Inspectorate, 2017)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Food Matters (Care Inspectorate, 2018) shares a rights-based approach to supporting children to eat well, sharing examples of good practice grouped under the SHANARRI indicators.

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Food Matters (Care Inspectorate, 2018)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Glasgow Policies

Every Child is Included and Supported (Glasgow City Council, 2016) provides information on inclusion, staged intervention, and additional support needs. **Note this guidance is currently being updated – Spring 2024**

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Every Child is Included and Supported: Getting it Right in Glasgow, the Nurturing City (Glasgow City Council, 2016).

ELC Operational Guidance: Admissions and Charging Policy is a guide for GCC establishments (Glasgow City Council, 2020).

ELC Operational Guidance – Admissions and Charging updated March 2022

Eligible 2s Guidance explains which children are entitled to a funded place from 2 years and when this place should start (Glasgow City Council, 2024)

2 YEAR OLD ELIGIBILITY SESSION 2023 24 REVISED WEF 01.04.2024 FINAL