- #TeamELC catch up on updated #SettingtheTable webinar and Q&A here: sway.cloud.microsoft/8WI1DI8rhOeV6l… you can apply for a CPL Badge, reflecting on your learning around this: View all badges - SSSC MyLearning @SSSCNews Improvement Service

Just 2 days to go until our 'Nourishing Roots' Conference! A couple of spaces have become available if you haven't already booked click here 👇careandlearningalliance.co.uk/cala-conferenc… Team members busy packing delegate goody bags!

5 wisdoms from James Cook at the #CALAConference2025 - from the swirling mass of paperwork and guidance to the child at the centre… 1. Be led by the little people 2. Pave your own path 3. Be curious and research-informed 4. Take a developmental approach 5. Have fun!

'Nurturing Roots' A HUGE thanks to each and everyone of our excellent guest speakers and our fabulous FA's helping us connect, reflect, inspire and nourish our own roots as well as children's. Grateful thanks to everyone involved #CalaConference2025

'What do babies and children need from practitioners, and others working within the ELC sector and primary schools to ensure a positive transition from home to a nursery setting, within settings and between settings and Primary 1, for children and their families?' (RTA Pg.90)

We've produced a new learning resource for people working with children & young people to support you to use the SSSC Codes of Practice, the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) & the Promise in your practice ➡️ow.ly/j0ln50VyNmk

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Grant applications are open for HITRANS Workplace Active Travel hitrans.org.uk/travel/funding… Information webinar eventbrite.com/e/hitrans-worp…

Are you a parent of a child attending Early Learning and Childcare? Have your say and help Scottish Government improve how ELC is delivered by sharing your views in this short, confidential online survey here: survey.natcen.ac.uk/ELCparents Taking part info: natcen.ac.uk/ELCparents

We can all do our part to help keep children safe. Check out our suite of certificated FREE Child Protection related on-line learning modules you can do at a time, pace and place to suit you. Recently added 'Awareness of Child Protection' calaelearning.co.uk/our-courses/

Natalie Don-Innes, Minister for CYP & The Promise has written to all ELC providers with a helpful reminder of the CI's SIMOA (Safety, Inspect, Monitor, Observe, Act) campaign raising awareness of keeping children safe. hub.careinspectorate.com

3SCOTS and Army Welfare Service Inverness have a full and packed programme of events for May, including the ever popular summer residential for pupils ... find out more and click the link here tinyurl.com/4ajzzcmt The Highland Council

We’re celebrating Outdoor Classroom Day! Helping ensure positive intellectual, emotional, social development and connection with nature through outdoor play and learning opportunities today and every day. More about this global movement here: ltl.org.uk/projects/outdo…

Are you a parent of child accessing Early Learning & Childcare? The Scottish Government want to hear your views to help improve delivery. Please complete this short, confidential survey here by 23rd May 👇 survey.natcen.ac.uk/ELCparents

It’s Book Bug Week! Help celebrate with Bookbug’s Big Bedtime – snuggle up sharing bedtime stories with your little ones. Find helpful recommendations for bed time books and Book Bug events online and in local areas: scottishbooktrust.com/book-lists/nig…

🚨 New Fund Alert! The Bright Start Breakfasts Fund is now open for applications. Apply now to create new breakfast clubs and expand existing provision 👉inspiringscotland.org.uk/fund/bright-st… #BrightStartBreakfasts

We understand that many children and young people with SEND can't sleep easily and may need support. So, we’ve created a Sleep Guide filled with helpful advice and practical tips to support better rest - for both your child and you. Read it here: buff.ly/iFJxmR9

Child Safety Week 2nd – 8th June 2025 -CAPT's annual education campaign ‘Safety is for sharing’ increases awareness of real risks, safety and accident prevention supporting children’s right to be free, grow, learn and be safe from serious harm. 👇capt.org.uk/wp-content/upl…

Today’s World Environment Day calls for collective action to tackle plastic pollution. We’re supporting the #BeatPlasticPollution movement - together we can help to protect a healthier future for our children. Find out more: worldenvironmentday.global

We're celebrating #InternationalDayofPlay 'choosing play - everyday' Play is how children learn best. It's essential for children's all round development, builds skills, supports confidence, self esteem and health and wellbeing. The right of every child - let's get playful!