Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) applications for Local Authority settings from August 2024 close on Wednesday 14 February. Please see our website for further information. orlo.uk/pMlWG ELC Education Aberdeen

How wonderful to hear HMI Barbara Daly from Education Scotland quoting Julie Fisher and talking about the importance of child-led learning for children up to 7, an inspection focus on play in Early Level plus behaviour as communication at ELC Education Aberdeen Learning Festival

Wonderful to have our #ELC sector together today for our #ELCLearningFestival Insightful, inspiring, powerful presentations from Anne O'Connor Kym Scott #PressPlay Barbara Daly #children #connections #attachment #transitions #play #challenge #collaboration #improvement #ThankYouEveryone

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) applications close tonight (Wed 14 Feb) until Mon 1 April 2024. If your child does not already attend a Local Authority ELC setting, please make an application by the end of today. orlo.uk/dfyIR ELC Education Aberdeen

Fantastic! Well done everyone 😊

Minister for Children, Young People and Keeping the Promise Natalie Don-Innes MSP announces the launch of a Continuous Professional Learning portal for childcare professionals - your one stop shop for quality assured CPL resources → cpldirectory.elc.sssc.uk.com

Join our webinar for ELC practitioners, staff and managers, school staff and local authority leads on 16 April 19:00–20:00 for an overview of the new health protection guidance for children and young people settings. Register and submit questions - events.teams.microsoft.com/event/4aa0d29a…

Fed up with the rain? 💧💧💧 Being outside improves everyone’s wellbeing 🌈 and this is as true for toddlers and younger kids as it is for anyone but you can still have fun burning off energy indoors... For free/low-cost indoor play ideas ➡ parentclub.scot/articles/havin…

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camphillschools.org.uk/join-us/vacanc… Exciting Early Years Teacher position being advertised at Amber Kindergarten 🙂🍂🍃Camphill School Aberdeen

Join the Childminding Week conversation, share our key messages, tag us in your posts, and get inspired to #CheerforChildminding 💙 #MakingaDifference #PlayLearnGrow #ChildmindingHeroes #ShapingFutures

Keeping active outdoors is good for all the family (of all ages & stages!) 🌻💞 Being outside clears the mind, reduces stress & helps to cheer everyone up 🪁 Find lots of ideas for keeping active with the family here ➡parentclub.scot/topics/activit… #MomentsForMovement Mental Health Foundation

Childminders are an extremely valued & integral part of our ELC offer in Aberdeen, not only providing ELC places for 3-5 year olds, but also for Eligible 2s & community placements. We are delighted to be part of this programme, supporting recruitment & retention of childminders.

If you are heading out near water this summer, it’s important that everyone in your family learns how to keep safe 🌊🏖🛶 For water safety tips ➡ parentclub.scot/articles/water… Water Safety Code ➡ watersafetyscotland.org.uk/advice-hub/wat… #DrowningPreventionWeek Royal Life Saving Society UK - RLSS UK WaterSafetyScotland

Our Aberdeen City Council Early Learning and Childcare Delivery Plan for 2024-26 was approved today #ELC

Money worries can be really stressful. These independent benefit calculators can help you to check the financial support that may be available: bit.ly/BenefitCalcula… We’ve pulled together a list of what you could be entitled to as a parent too, visit➡ parentclub.scot/articles/finan…