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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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FCSS Valentines blog - a picture or 2 young children hugging. Valentines is not just about hearts

Rethinking Valentine’s Day in Early Years

by Lesley Tait, Head of Quality. A few years ago our friends at the Curiosity Approach touched on the history of Valentine’s Day and if babies could actually understand these traditions.  As Valentine’s …

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FCSS Manifesto 2026

FCSS 2026 Manifesto

Scottish Government has already recognised that early learning and school age childcare are pivotal in supporting children’s development, reducing inequality, and enabling parents to participate fully in the workforce. However, …

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FCSS Blog - children using Mya's sensory room at CentreStage

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 …

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