Case Study – finding childcare that works when you do
Sarah and her partner are both shift workers and their working patterns change each week. Finding childcare that worked with their shift patterns was challenging. Although they did find a …
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 …
Scotland’s Childcare Challenge: What the 2024 Survey Reveals
According to The Scottish Household Survey 2025 83% of Scottish households with pre-school children use some form of childcare, however, access and flexibility remain significant hurdles for many families. Despite …
Cash injection prescribed to finish childcare and community hub
Charity group, Flexible Childcare Services Scotland, has received £75,000 from the NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation for the creation of a fully inclusive Community Hub in Fintry. The investment will fund …
FCSS Social Impact Report 2024-2025
Families save more than £2m thanks to flexible childcare New research by social enterprise Flexible Childcare Services Scotland reveals how flexible, book by the hour early learning and childcare helps …
Getting Ready for Setting the Table
By Craig, Nursery Chef Fintry Mains The Care Inspectorate’s updated Setting the Table came into force in August, the guidance provides a framework for how early years settings in Scotland …
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 …
Case Study – shifting the odds thanks to flexible childcare
Amy is a Social Support Worker with Dundee City Council. Due to the nature of her job her shift pattern varies wildly; from morning shifts to 24 hour sleep overs …
