This blog will keep practitioners up-to-date with the latest information and guidance on Early Learning and Childcare, as well as sharing best practice from settings across Highland.
Enhancing Professional Learning in STEM Grants Programme.
If you are interested in finding out more about this exciting opportunity please click on this link for full details.
The closing date for applications is 10:00 Friday 28th June 2019.
New ‘Raising concerns in the workplace’ document published by Care inspectorate and SSSC
Year Long Outdoor Learning Training Course Applications
Thank you to the Early Learning and Childcare practitioners who have applied to the Highland Council Year Long Outdoor Learning course delivered in partnership with Stramash Scotland. The deadline for applications has been extended to Wednesday the 12th of June. If you wish to apply please follow the details attached. Please seek permission from your line manger before applying.
SONGS AND GAMES FOR LITTLE ONES TRAINING Saturday 8th June
We all know that singing is a great activity for early years; it is fun,
engaging and is excellent for general child development.
Songs and Games for Little Ones – English
Songs and Games for little ones Gaelic
Saturday 8th June
Merkinch Community Centre, Inverness
10am-1pm – Tea and coffee provided
£15 (Includes DVD Resource Pack)
Working with nursery-age children, you want to deliver this, but
may not have the confidence to begin. In this practical, fun,
interactive session we will cover top tips for delivering exciting and
engaging musical activities for pre-school children including those
with additional support needs. Open to parents, carers, nursery
educators and anyone who enjoys singing with little ones.
A learning and development opportunity to support your implementation of key aspects of the Care Inspectorate guidance, Gender Equal Play, 2018
To book a space, please click on the following link: https://careandlearning.typeform.com/to/PbXwvw
Inverness College UHI are holding an event on Friday 24th May 12.30 – 6.30 pm on the expansion of Early Learning and Childcare. It includes stalls, speakers and opportunities to find out about a career in ELC. Open to all and free. #lets talkabout1140
Sign up to Child Safety Week
Child Safety Week 2019
This years’ Child Safety Week runs from Monday 3rd June to Sunday 9th June 2019. The theme is Family life today: where’s the risk? It highlights the new dangers facing families today from our modern lifestyles and offers simple solutions to keep children safe.
Access free resources including the Child Safety Week action pack, poster, competitions, quizzes and more!
