Childcare in Scotland: What the Parties Are Promising
Scotland currently offers 1,140 hours of free early learning and childcare per year to all three- and four-year-olds, and to eligible two-year-olds. That works out to roughly 30 hours a …
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 …
From Card Maker to Craft Donator: Anna’s Gift to the Next Generation
Anna Findlater, 90, from Newtonhill, Aberdeenshire, spent over 30 years as an avid card maker and crafter, amassing an extensive collection of arts and crafts supplies she always intended to …
Rural Childcare Setting Saved from Closure
Keith Play Centre, a 35 place early learning and childcare setting that also provides breakfast and after school care, was set to close after its long standing manager was due to retire. Carlene Harding had …
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland is recognised as one of Scotland’s foremost flexible employers
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) is one of ten organisations across Scotland who are the first to achieve the new Flexible Workplace Accreditation, recognising employers who are making flexible working …
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 …
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 …
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?” …
