SPPA and the Early Years

SPPA's Manifesto for the Early Years
Our manifesto outlines our vision for the future of early years provision in Scotland.

SPPA welcomes the Early Years Framework
Launched in late 2008, the Early Years Framework is seen as "signifying the Scottish Government and CoSLA's commitment to the earliest years of life being crucial to a child's development." Read SPPA's statement on the Framework

A Part to Play: SPPA and the Early Years Workforce
Ian McLaughlan, SPPA’s Chief Executive, discusses the development of the early years workforce. This article originally featured in Issue 4 of the ‘Working it out: help shape the future of Scotland’s Children’s Sector workforce’ newsletter from Children in Scotland.

SPPA statement on outdoor activities guidance
Guidance (published June 2010) from Scotland's Commissioner for Children and Young People (SCCYP) on outdoor activities has been welcomed by SPPA.

Early Years Practice Issues

April 2010: Registration and qualification scenarios have been drafted to help management committees and staff in groups to understand qualification requirements and timescales for registration as managers of day care services, particularly as the deadline (30 Nov 2010) for registration is fast approaching.

Consultation Responses

SPPA is often asked to contribute to parliamentary consultations on a range of early years and childcare related matters. The most recent replies have been:

November 2011: Consultation on The Rights of Children and Young People Bill

July 2011: Consultation on proposed consolidation of qualifications

June 2011: Common Core of Skills, Knowledge & Understanding and Values for the Children’s Workforce in Scotland

Consultation Responses Archive >