Case Study – On Call & Under Five
Chloe and her partner were both shift workers in the hospitality sector, working in busy venues, at unsociable hours and with lots of travel. Chloe went back to her job …
Ships Ahoy! The evolution of child led play.
It started with a conversation about the different countries in the world it ended in a Pirate adventure! At FCSS we encourage child led play, giving children the opportunity to …
Case Study – Supporting Families in Rural Communities
Jane lives in Keith, Moray and her son Brian attends Flexible Childcare Services Scotland’s Strathisla Children’s Centre in the town. Jane’s mother passed when Brian was very young and Jane …
Preparing Early Learners with Peep
Peep groups are free, practitioner led sessions for parents and carers and their young children. They can be tailored for babies, toddlers, preschoolers and young school aged children. Peep group …
Case Study – supporting ASN children from primary to adult services
Dennis is 18-years-old and has been a part of Flexible Childcare Services Scotland’s Peterhead ASN Group since primary school. Dennis has autism and struggles with anxiety. The Peterhead ASN Group …
Balance bike donation thanks to Early Rider
Our Cummings Park Nursery has received a generous donation of 8 balance bikes thanks to Early Rider’s More Kids Ride Fund. Early Rider is a British company that designs and …
Case Study – Complex needs require complex care
Maria’s 10-year-old daughter has CDKL5 disorder and is a member of Flexible Childcare Services Scotland’s (FCSS) Ellon ASN Group in Aberdeenshire. CDKL5 is a rare genetic disorder that results in …
Day in the Life of an ASN Childcare Practitioner
by Courtney Mackie I always look forward to the days I am working, as I love my job being an Additional Support Needs (ASN) Childcare Practitioner! I look forward to …
Case Study – childcare it’s an education
Amy moved from England with her son to start a new teaching role in Keith Grammar School in Moray. She was excited about the move and her new role but …
