Dundee Play Festival
Fintry Mains Childcare & Community Hub was delighted to join numerous other charities, including What Matters to You and Dundee Bairns to support this year’s Dundee Play Festival. The Dundee …
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 …
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 …
