Still campaigning: fair funding for all 30 June 2021 The Give Them Time campaign centred on changing the law so that all children legally deferring their school start date (those not age five by the start date) are automatically entitled to a further year of nursery (ELC) funding. Read how the campaign is progressing.
Our new resource promotes gender equality from an early age 1 April 2019 New resource to help boost practitioner awareness of the positive benefits from encouraging and supporting gender equality from an early age.
The square peg and round hole story of Early Learning and Childcare 1 April 2019 A project created in Dundee offering truly accessible day care in the heart of the community. This article discusses how this model works to give true flexibility to families.
Early Learning and Childcare Inclusion Fund 29 March 2019 The fund will distribute awards to registered providers to support children with additional support needs to access their free early learning and childcare entitlement.
“Love is a strong word” 29 March 2019 We are surrounded by love and take it for granted that it is part of life. So why has it become such a radical thing to discuss in the early learning and childcare sector and indeed the wider care sector?
Developing a new model of early years provision 12 June 2018 Parenting across Scotland, Children in Scotland and the Centre for Child Wellbeing and Protection at the University of Stirling are working together to explore the development of a new model of early years provision in Scotland.
Advanced Infant Mental Health Training 3 January 2018 NHS Education for Scotland offers an advanced infant mental health training scheme to all early years workers in Scotland.
Ready to Read 7 March 2017 Research shows that young people who attend a high-quality nursery have a head start in the early years of primary school. Children living in poverty can be up to 18 months behind in their vocabulary skills by the age of five. Nurseries, childminders and other care centres can play an important role in tackling these issues early.
Taking steps towards gender equality in the early years 6 March 2017 Did you know blue used to be for girls and pink for boys? Gender stereotypes are hard to recognise because we have been exposed to them our entire lives. Assumptions about what it means to be male or female impact everything from appearance, mental & physical health, relationships, education, hobbies, career and income.
Preparing for the next pregnancy 26 September 2016 Parent support groups and parenting professionals sometimes say that preconception health, education and care are not their business. They rightly see themselves as helping people who already have children. That’s understandable . . . but not the whole story.
Bookbug for the home 16 September 2016 The main element of SBT’s outreach work is free training for local authority, health and third sector staff and volunteers to assist them to introduce the principles of Bookbug Sessions – talking, singing, rhyming, cuddling and book sharing with young children – into the homes of families across Scotland. Training is now offered in all 32 local authorities.
Babies and bathwater: valuing the early years 26 March 2013 A recent evaluation in Glasgow and a systemic review and meta-analysis of Triple P more generally indicate that the long-term effectiveness of the programme is unclear. This is concerning given the millions of pounds which have been invested in the programme.
Before Words 6 September 2012 Report of the benefits of NHS Moray's Before Words initiative which encourages parents to communicate with their babies.
