Case Study – shifting the odds thanks to flexible childcare
Amy is a Social Support Worker with Dundee City Council. Due to the nature of her job her shift pattern varies wildly; from morning shifts to 24 hour sleep overs …
Blog – From Social Care to Childcare, a volunteering journey
Leanne is qualified in adult Social Health Care and spent 20 years supporting adults in the community, helping them to maintain their independence and well-being. After her daughter was born, …
Case Study – Young single mum finds new job thanks to flexible childcare
Ruth is a young, 24-year-old single mum living in Keith with her son Edward. Although her mum does live locally she is a full-time teacher and with no other friends …
Case Study – Mum keeps business thanks to flexible childcare
Suzy is a self-employed makeup artist with two young children in Aberdeen. Due to the nature of her business she often takes last minute bookings which often start early in …
Blog – If I were the First Minister for the day
by Lesley Tait, Amy Simpson & Kim Gairns On Wednesday the 26th of March FCSS celebrated its 5th Birthday in the Scottish Parliament Building. Some of the team were lucky …
Case Study – Full time employment thanks to OOSC
Karen Wallace is a working parent with two children, Olivia (10) and Elliott (7), who are enrolled at FCSS’s Hillside Breakfast and Out of School Club. Karen needed a Breakfast …
Case Study – Mum starts her dream qualification thanks to flexible childcare
Kaisley is a busy mum who has always wanted to work with children. She was delighted when she was given a place to study Childhood Practice at Dundee and Angus college. …
Floor books – recording the voices and choices of children
by Richlove Melody I’ve been at FCSS for more than 6 months and it’s been great to see how children have a natural gift of bringing joy wherever they go. …
