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Bookbug songs and rhymes

You can find songs and rhymes to suit different moods or times of day.

Bookbug: Scottish Book Trust early years programme

Gives free books to all Scottish children up to primary age. Also runs free, fun and friendly events including songs, stories and rhymes.

Child's play: top ten tips (Parenting across Scotland)

Some practical tips from Parenting across Scotland to help you and your child play.

Comann nam Parant (Gaelic Parents organisation)

A network of local groups, representing the interests of parents whose children are educated through the medium of Gaelic.

Early learning and childcare (Citizens Advice Scotland)

Straightforward information about your child's right to pre-school education, how to choose a provider, what to expect and how to complain.

Enquire: the Scottish advice service for additional support for learning

Independent advice and information to families of children who need or who might need extra learning support in pre-school, primary school and high school. Telephone helpline service is provided.

From birth to school age (Institute of Health Visiting)

Helpful factsheets to find expert advice on key areas of looking after your new baby from when they are born to when they go to school.

Kids Independently Developing Skills - KIDS

Lots of useful information to help you develop your child's everyday life skills.

Life skills for toddlers (Parentchannel.tv)

As well as helping with words and numbers, there's a lot you can do to get your child ready for school.

Local councils (COSLA)

Find every local council's website and contact details on COSLA's website. Useful for finding information about childcare, education and other local services.

Local early learning and childcare options

The Scottish Government funds 1140 hours a year free early learning and childcare during school term times for: all families of 3-4 year-olds families of 2 year olds who claim certain benefits.

Parentzone (Education Scotland)

Information about education in Scotland and ideas to help parents support their children's learning. Includes choosing a school, the curriculum, parent councils and supporting learning at home.

Play and learn (Parent Club)

This website has lots of ideas and activities for you to try with your child.

Play and learning at home

Information about how best to support your children with their wellbeing and learning during Coronavirus.

Play Scotland

Providing a range of services available in Scotland, information and play ideas.

Ready Steady Toddler! (NHS Health Scotland)

Hands-on guide to help you through the toddler years, covering: communication, playing, food and diet, childcare, bedtime, development, potty training, personality, tantrums, health, home safety, additional support needs.

Speech and Language UK

Information about children's speech and language development. Has an enquiry service is designed for parents or carers.

Stamma

Information and best practice for parents of under 5s and school children on stuttering or stammering. Has a general helpline, a separate specialist education helpline, and online support via Facebook.

Starting nursery top tips (Parent Club)

Top tips for when your wee one starts attending an early learning and childcare setting.

Starting primary school - easy read tips (Parenting across Scotland)

Parenting across Scotland's Top 10 Tips for helping your child start school. They come in an easy read booklet that you can read online.

Starting primary school (Parentchannel.tv)

A selection of videos about children starting school for the first time.

Starting Primary School: for parents who have learning disabilities (Scottish Commission for Learning Disability)

‘Starting Primary School’ is a DVD for parents with learning disabilities who have pre-school age children. It gives practical advice in helping children make the move to primary school.

Starting primary school: top ten tips (Parenting across Scotland)

Parenting across Scotland has ten tips on making starting school easier.

The 3-18 curriculum (Parentzone Scotland)

The Curriculum for Excellence (CfE) is Scotland's curriculum for children and young people aged 3-18. There are two main phases: broad general education and senior phase.

The Speech Language Communication Company

Provides help and advice about speech, language and communication impairments in children, and help to support families whilst they wait for statutory services.

Tiny Happy People (BBC)

Tiny Happy People helps you develop your child's communication skills through simple interaction and play.

Words for Life

Things you can do to help your baby and child's language development.