>Severe winter weather advice for early years groups
Some guidance on dealing with the current weather conditions.

> Collection of fees: Guidance for SPPA member groups
SPPA has produced guidelines for groups experiencing problems collecting fees.

> Swine Flu update
New guidelines for planning for a flu pandemic are now available for early years groups.

>50/50 Prize Draw
SPPA's annual prize draw has taken place. Prize winners and acknowledgements are available here.

>Positve Partnerships: Investing in the Future
Almost 200 delegates from across the early years sector attended SPPA's recent annual national conference.

> New approach to disclosure checks
The Scottish Government has announced a new scheme which will improve on current disclosure arrangements.