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 …
FCSS Pedagogy
Pedagogy is defined simply as the method, and practice, of teaching. At FCSS our pedagogy shapes our service delivery, guiding our actions, supporting effective decision-making, and guiding the way we …
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 …
