The new Care Inspectorate Website recently launched and you can find a short introductory video explaining the features and navigation of the new site.

There is a link on the new site to provide feedback, and Care Inspectorate look forward to hearing your thoughts as they continue to enhance their digital presence. 

If you need help or if there is anything you are unable to find, please email the communications team at communicationsteam@careinspectorate.gov.scot.

Please note that the links to the previous Care Inspectorate Hub and website on the ELC Highland Blog are no longer working. These will be updated in due course but it would be helpful if you would inform jennie.drummond@highland.gov.uk of any links you find which are not working, specifying which page the link is on.

The recording of the recent training session on Child-centred Planning is now available on the blog and can be found using this link: https://elchighland.com/responsive-and-intentional-planning/

You can go through each slide individually or watch the whole presentation on Slide Show.

Who is this training for: EYPs, HTs/Managers, SMT and teachers supporting ELC settings

When: 20th May 2026

Time: 3.30 – 4.30pm

Where: Online, sign up via Highland CPD

Aims of the session:

• To understand the purpose of tracking learner progress in ELC
• To develop an understanding of tracking learning in ELC
• To look at how the Highland Council frameworks can support the tracking process
• To consider how you will develop you own setting’s approach to tracking learning

We will:

• Discuss the process of collecting quality evidence as learner data
• Discuss the value of learner data and how this can be used to ensure progress
• Explore systems and processes to understand where children currently are in their learning and how best to support appropriate progress
• Develop an understanding of the early level curriculum and how this relates to children’s learning and progress

For new staff working in ELC or those looking to refresh/update – All practitioners including childminders, managers and or teachers who support ELC settings or other staff interested in working in ELC

When: 2nd June 2026

Time: 6 – 7pm

Where: online, book via CPD

Aims of the session:

• To highlight and celebrate the lifelong impact of what practitioners do
• To explore key aspects of early brain development and why they are important
• To familiarise or refresh practice with the Developmental Overviews

We will explore:

• The importance of early childhood brain development
• The spaces, experiences and interactions that support this
• How to make the Developmental Overviews work for you and the children

Training: Developing Global Citizens Through Play at Early Level 

Tuesday 2 June : 4pm – 5.30pm 

Book via Eventbrite 

A free interactive online course for Early Level practitioners (based in nurseries or P1/composite classes) to develop skills and confidence to embed Global Citizenship Education through a child-led, play based approach.  The course, and accompanying resource, aims to provide inspiration and support for practitioners and children to explore and celebrate our diverse world with curiosity, empathy and respect.  

This course will explore:  

• What we mean by Global Citizenship and what this looks like at Early Level  
• How we can adjust experiences, interactions and spaces to support young children to develop the knowledge, skills, values and attitudes of Global Citizenship   
• Provocations, strategies and resources available to support your practice 

The course is aimed at those working with children aged 3-6, although some elements may be useful for those working with younger or older children.