Screen Free with On-the-Go Bags
Recent warnings from lexicographer Susie Dent have drawn attention to the growing impact of excessive screen time on young children, particularly those under five. Dent explains that many children are …
Case Study: flexible childcare is a cut above
Wendy is a hairdresser working in a high-street hair salon. She is not self-employed, her working hours are set by her employer and her schedule tends to be very inflexible. …
Rethinking Valentine’s Day in Early Years
by Lesley Tait, Head of Quality. A few years ago our friends at the Curiosity Approach touched on the history of Valentine’s Day and if babies could actually understand these traditions. As Valentine’s …
Case Study – childcare that works when I do
As a tutor Sarah’s normal working hours were from 4-7pm, but these times often changed depending on the needs of her clients. Her husband, a full-time student, had classes throughout …
Sensory Play at CentreStage
By Carrie Morrison, Childcare Practitioner, FCSS Kilmarnock Over the last couple of months, both rooms within the Kilmarnock setting have been taking trips up to CentreStage to visit Mya’s Sensory …
Autumn learning experiences without the spooks
by Lesley Tait, Head of Quality. As childcare practitioners, it’s important for us to pause and reflect on occasions such as Halloween and consider whether, and how, we choose to …
Developed for users with users
The Caerus team has been hitting the road this month, ensuring our software isn’t just developed for users, but developed with them! Our commitment to providing the best possible experience for parents and providers …
Seeing Science in Action at the Aberdeen Science Centre
by Susan Donachie, Senior Childcare Practitioner Last month 9 children from our Ellon ASN Group visited Aberdeen Science Centre as part of our commitment to take the children on more trips …
