The Importance of Play in Early Years
Many people think play is just about toys or running around outside, but it goes beyond that. Play is a key part of a child’s development, helping with everything from …
Case Study – Supporting the transition to Adult Services
Millie was born with an undiagnosed congenital diaphragmatic hernia which brought with it many serious health complications. Born in Aberdeen Millie was ventilated and within 24 hours was transferred to …
Task Focused Working
By Lesley Tait, Head of Quality Assurance and Best Practice. What does it mean to be task focused and what can we do to break that cycle? I have been …
Case Study – shift worker returns to work thanks to flexible childcare
Kirsty is a shift worker at the port in Aberdeen, due to the nature of her job she often works irregular shifts and needed childcare that worked around her ever …
Celebrating Neurodiversity – Inclusive Communication
Supporting children to effectively communicate their wants and needs is a key element of our service. Most of the children attending out ASN groups require an alternative method to communicate …
Celebrating Neurodiversity – Inclusive Settings
by Megan Lawson, ASN Co-Ordinator At FCSS, one of our core values is accessible. To support the children and young people attending our services, ensuring it is accessible to all …
Case Study – flexibility helps families with additional support needs
Kerrie and her family live in a very remote community on the Aberdeenshire Moray border and there is very limited childcare options for her young children. Her youngest daughter Tilly …
Care Home Connections
by Kim Gairns, Service Manager at NESColAt NESCol Nursery we are always looking for ways to connect with our local community and bringing generations together was number one on our …
Awesome ASN in Aberdeenshire
By Lesley Tait, Head of Quality Assurance and Best Practice Children who need a wee bit more support are dynamic, thoughtful, generous, spirited…. The list could go on and on. …
