Starting at a New Nursery Could Start from Home
Starting at nursery for the first time can be daunting for families, especially children. To make this transition smoother, our Cummings Park nursery team is trialling a new approach where …
STV Children’s Appeal launches Ignite Fund with 11 charity partners from across Scotland
The STV Children’s Appeal has announced 11 charity partners that will receive multi-year funding and support through its newly created Ignite Fund. The charities will receive a share of over …
Blog – From Social Care to Childcare, a volunteering journey
Leanne is qualified in adult Social Health Care and spent 20 years supporting adults in the community, helping them to maintain their independence and well-being. After her daughter was born, …
Case Study – Young single mum finds new job thanks to flexible childcare
Ruth is a young, 24-year-old single mum living in Keith with her son Edward. Although her mum does live locally she is a full-time teacher and with no other friends …
Case Study – Mum keeps business thanks to flexible childcare
Suzy is a self-employed makeup artist with two young children in Aberdeen. Due to the nature of her business she often takes last minute bookings which often start early in …
Working with Non-Verbal Children
Our Ellon ASN Group, supports children with additional support needs on Saturdays throughout the year and Wednesday, Thursday & Fridays during the holidays. Susan Donachie, Senior Childcare Practitioner at the …
Blog – From Therapy Pets to Pedagogical Partners
By Eleanor Smith Some time ago, The Strathisla Children’s Centre Team and I met with Canine and Able to discuss the possibility of having therapy dogs visit our setting in …
New funding will deliver better outcomes for families in Dundee
Flexible Childcare Services Scotland (FCSS) has been awarded £45,000 from the Northwood Charitable Trust to drive sustainability and enhance service delivery in their flagship flexible early learning and school age …
Blog – If I were the First Minister for the day
by Lesley Tait, Amy Simpson & Kim Gairns On Wednesday the 26th of March FCSS celebrated its 5th Birthday in the Scottish Parliament Building. Some of the team were lucky …
