More about Moray
On this page you will find core information, updates & links which should be of help to Childhood Practice staff, parents & carers in the Moray area.
Remember also to visit the Moray Matters Noticeboard on the CALA Childhood Practice Blog!
Latest News...
Fundraising in Moray - forthcoming workshop & seminar on 3rd & 4th April 2013
Moray Childcare Partnership (MCP) would appreciate your views as to what type of information you may like to be added to the Scottish Families website www.scottishfamilies.gov.uk
The latest Moray Membership Link is out and it's full of useful information, latest updates and dates for you diary!
Read the latest report from the first Moray Committee Forum made up of voluntary sector pre-school groups in Moray.
The latest Moray Childcare Partnership Newsletter (November 2012) is full of interesting news & useful information. You can download it here.
For a report on the latest Moray groups' training event go to the CALA Childhood Practice Blog.
Calling all nurseries, playgroups & childminders in Moray - Road Safety Campaign - choose your own Beep! Beep! Day! More info from the Brake website.
Rothiemay & District Playgroup now have their own 'Noticeboard' on the CALA Childhood Practice Blog for sharing their latest news. For core information (opening hours, contacts, etc) go to their page on the CALA website.
Feedback from the Moray training event for - 'Dealing with Formal Sanctions/Discipline Procedures' training, led by Valerie Gale (CALA Operations Manager) was very positive, with course relevancy & material/resource appropriateness scoring high. The participants were also very keen to pass on their new-found knowledge and put their learning into practice, as was evident from some of the comments...
- 'Very useful as guidance for good practice – especially as the cases in which disciplinary procedures are necessary need quick action, so pro forma letters are helpful.'
- 'Clarified exact steps to take when it comes to disciplining staff on work performance, care of the child and meeting their needs.'
- 'As we are committee run, they [the material/resources] can be passed onto the next committee'
- 'Will share with educational co-ordinator & administrator''
The children at Dufftown Pre-School Centre visited Moray Waste Busters in Forres earlier this year. Read all about it on their Noticeboard on the CALA Childhood Practice Blog!
CALA Contacts for Moray
Trisha Goodall
Early Years Development Officer
Tel: 01343 813138
Email: trisha.lossie@btinternet.com
Bev Birchwood
Practice Development Officer
Tel: 01479 831379
Email: bev@falsyde.sol.co.uk
CALA Membership Groups in Moray
There are currently 44 CALA Membership Groups in Moray. Download the full list.
For Membership Group news & events click on the links below to take you to the group's Noticeboard on the CALA Childhood Practice Blog. If you'd like your group added to the Noticeboard list please contact Trisha or Bev (details above).
CALA Moray Membership Newsletters Archive
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Winter 2013)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Autumn 2012)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Summer 2012)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Spring 2012)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Winter 2012)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Autumn 2011)
Access The Membership Link for Moray (Summer 2011)
Useful Links
Links for Children & Young People (NESCPC)
North East of Scotland Child Protection Committee
Scottish Family Information Service (contains useful info & links to local & national organisations)
Useful Downloads
Active Schools (Moray) CPD Course Calendar
NE of Scotland Child Protection Committee, Child Protection Guidelines