Early Years News

10/05/12: Plans for Rights of Children and Young People Bill announced
The Scottish Government has today revealed plans for a new Rights of Children and Young People Bill. More.

30/04/12: Employment law changes
Two important changes came into effect this month. More.

20/03/12: Taskforce unveils its vision for the early years
The Early Years Taskforce, set-up by the Scottish Government to make Scotland 'the best place to bring up a child', has unveiled its vision and priorities for the early years. More.

07/03/12: SSSC impact survey
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is inviting interested individuals to complete a short survey to establish what impact its work is having on different groups of people and to gather information for future business planning. More.

09/02/12: Sports Tot of the Year Award
Haven Fun & Fitness are looking for the UK’s sportiest pre-schoolers who would be deserving of the prestigious Sports Tot of the Year Award. More.

22/12/11: Additional help for vulnerable two year olds
The Scottish Government has announced additional funding for free childcare and learning for vulnerable two year olds. More.

18/12/11: Free training in childcare
Places are available on North Edinburgh Childcare's training course, starting 27 February 2012. More.

12/12/11: SSSC engaging with the private and voluntary sector
As part of its ongoing 'engagement' programme to help identify how it can support employers and the workforce, the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is looking to meet with social services providers in the private and voluntary sector. More.

8/12/11: New Minister for Children and Young People announced
Aileen Campbell, the MSP for Clydesdale, has been appointed as Minister for Children and Young People, following Angela Constance's move to the new post of Minister for Youth Employment.. More.

24/11/11: SSSC sector skills study
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) is carrying out its annual study of the workforce’s skills needs. This questionnaire is for workers in the care sector (including childcare), and for service users. More.

27/10/11: Caution over Hand Foot and Mouth Disease
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have issued a note concerning incidences of a mild virus called Hand Foot and Mouth Disease in some early years settings in the area. View here.

26/10/11: £4.5 investment to give children 'best start in life'
The Scottish Government has announced the creation of a Communities and Family Fund, which will receive £1.5 million a year for the next three years to assist local childcare and family support work. More.

25/10/11: Play Talk Read hits the road
The Play Talk Read Roadshow is now up and running and coming to a town near you. Visit the website or download the roadshow dates and venues.