Seminar – What does ‘mental health’ mean for children and families? 30th January 2020 Smithton-Culloden Free Church, 1 Murray Road, Inverness 10am-4pm This free one-day seminar being offered by Highland Child Protection Committee aims to bring together knowledge and experience in relation to mental health issues affecting adults and children/young people. The event aims to […]
A quick reminder that the ELC Innovation Awards are still open for applications but will close on Monday, 13th January 2020. The awards celebrate and highlight innovative initiatives that improve children’s learning and provide funding and support to further develop them. Any setting delivering funded ELC can apply for a grant of up to £5,000 to continue to […]
SOSCN – Activity and Well-being This module developed in partnership by Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) and the Scottish Out of School Network (SOSCN) and is available free of charge for everyone to access. The module combines key aspects from two training programmes: Activity and Wellbeing – First Steps and Next Steps which have been […]
Seasons Greetings to everyone from all at CALA, this filled us with Christmas cheer – hope it does for you too!
The Scottish Government launched a consultation on the updated Early Learning and Childcare Statutory Guidance. The consultation will provide an opportunity for everyone involved in early learning and childcare to provide their views before the guidance is finalised. Background Scottish Government state: “The Guidance will support local authorities in exercising their functions in relation to […]
New computer games for Christmas? Kids playing games on-line? Are you feeling a little bit like it’s all an alien language and wish you knew more about it? Useful for parents, carers, childminders and anyone working with or for children and young people, this free session will provide you with information and guidance to help […]
The wonderful children at Lochinver wanted to share the story of ‘The First Christmas’ with us – here is the little film they have made. Words and scene-building by the children of Lochinver ELC!
On behalf of Skills Development Scotland, the Care and Learning Alliance are delighted to be coordinating an exciting partnership event aimed at encouraging and supporting those interested in a career in Early Learning and Childcare by providing them with focused and dedicated guidance on how they may embark on a rewarding career. Book the date in your diary and keep a look […]
Rothiemay Playgroup and Balhousie Care Home in Huntly, have enjoyed a close relationship for a number of years. This intergenerational link is maintained through monthly visits between children and residents which help to maintain the meaningful cross age relationships. Since the visits began we have seen increased confidence, patience and understanding from the children who […]
As most of us are aware, there is huge demand for a workforce with STEM skills (Science, Engineering, Maths and Technology) and the IET (Institution for Engineering and Technology) has launched its annual ‘Santa Loves STEM’ video (IET) aiming to inspire the next generation. In the animated story, we learn how Santa’s children, Sammy Science, Tommy […]
We all have different traditions, some in our own families and some celebrated across our communities. We loved hearing about the Icelandic tradition of Jólabókaflóð from the National Literacy Trust. On Christmas Eve, people exchange gifts of books and then read them straight away, snuggled up in front of the fire, eating chocolate or drinking […]
The ‘Upstream Project ‘by Stop it Now (UK & Ireland) was launched yesterday in Scotland. ‘Stop it Now UK & Ireland!’ is a project solely to tackle child sexual abuse. Their new ‘Upstream Project’ has been set up in Scotland to provide practical advice to anyone worried about the abuse of a young person and […]
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