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?” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Case Study: flexible childcare is a cut above
Wendy is a hairdresser working in a high-street hair salon. She is not self-employed, her working hours are set by her employer and her schedule tends to be very inflexible. …
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 …
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, …
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 …
