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FCSS Case Study. Photo of child playing in sand sensory tray

Case Study – From Worry to Work

Finding affordable and accessible childcare is a major challenge for many families in Scotland. Most childcare providers offer fixed blocks of time that can be expensive and very inflexible. When …

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FCSS - children playing in a home made rocket ship

Every Photo Lasts Forever: but should it? 

Childcare charity Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) has made a bold move to end the use of identifiable children’s photographs on public facing social media and online platforms.  In an age …

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FCSS - learning about fire safety in the Peterhead ASN Group

Fire Safety in Peterhead

by Shannen Anderson Members of our Peterhead ASN Group have been learning about Fire Safety which led to a visit to the local Fire Station. “Why are fire drills important?” …

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FCSS Cummings Park. 3 children at a sensory tray

Flexible Childcare Contract Extension in Aberdeen

Aberdeen City Council has agreed to a four-year extension for Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) to continue operating two early learning and childcare settings in Aberdeen City.  The decision was made on Tuesday 17th February at …

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FCSS Screen Free and Happy Bags with books, fidget toys, cuddly toys, crafts and activities to reduce screen time

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 …

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FCSS Blog - SIMOA a purple elephant. SIMOA stands for Safe, Inspect, Monitor, Observe, Act

SIMOA’s coming Home

Unless you work in the Childcare Sector you’ve probably not met SIMOA, but that’s about to change, especially for families who use our Dundee setting, Fintry Mains. SIMOA stands for …

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