Don’t forget there are records that you, as registered care services, must keep and some incidents you must notify the Care Inspectorate about.
Make sure you know what you need to do by downloading and reading this document.
The Language of Learning Toolkit provides practical advice and examples to support quality learning conversations with children.
An updated version is now available and can be found HERE.
Cath Johnstone from Tomnacross ELC in Kiltarlity shares her experinece of taking part in Virtual Nature School last session.
We have just moved into a new setting with a fantastic outdoor space and our intention was to spend 90% of our day in it. All staff wanted to encourage children to engage with nature , scaffold their learning, and we discussed how as a team we could record the children’s voice to include their interests and learning. This course had just become available so I signed up for it and shared with the team.
The course was run by Dr Claire Warden (Mind Stretchers) and funded by the Scottish Government. As Lead Practitioner for the course, I shared with all staff what was required, how we were going to carry this out and how we would present the evidence in Floor Book form. We used the Floor Book, Planning in the Moment, and all guidance from this course as a self-evaluation tool on how to further develop using the children’s voice in planning and the staff’s nature pedagogy.
Children and their families now look at the floor books showing their children’s voice and learning. The children have become more interested in the world around them and are more confident in sharing their knowledge with adults and their peers. Parents/families have been asking to look at floor books, and extending their learning at home and sharing this through photos and information.
Click here to watch a short clip about the project.
For more information please contact Cath Johnstone, Tomnacross ELC , Kiltarlity at cath.johnstone@charlestonacademy.org.uk.
Following up on the hugely popular wellbeing events offered last year, Early Years Scotland has worked with the Scottish Government to develop a further wellbeing session. This free webinar is open to everyone working in childcare and will be delivered on 6 different dates, and at different times of day, to ensure there will be a slot that suits you.
Previous events proved hugely popular and feedback was overwhelmingly positive, with colleagues appreciating the practical nature of the advice provided. You can book your place now for one of the events at www.teamELCwellbeinghub.org
The Hub contains lots of advice and support as well as the facility to connect with colleagues across the sector.
Visit the site now to book your place.
Are you confused by the recently updated information on self-isolation and contact tracing? Very useful information published by the Scottish Government will provide clarification and you can find it HERE.
Please read thoroughly and familiarise yourself with the information contained.
