CALA requested guidance from the Scottish Government on the re-opening of Toddler Groups. Scottish Government have kindly responded with the following information with regards to all non-regulated services such as toddler groups: “Schools and regulated ELCs are beginning again from 11 August and we are receiving queries about whether other indoor activity may resume at […]
We’ve been just blown away by the number of daily views, parent interaction and feedback that our Family Information and Support pages (developed in response to Covid-19) have received over the last term – thank you for helping to keep us all so connected! In recognition that the summer holidays are here and how we […]
Friday 3rd July 2020: ELC reopening guidance update The Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare Directorate have issued a letter to all Early Learning and Childcare providers containing an update on reopening guidance issued on the 15th June 2020. Click here to access the letter. ELC online sessions for Childcare Providers and Childminders Online Support […]
‘Being Prepared’ Continuous Professional Learning Sessions Everyone at CALA is excited and optimistic that we will be shortly welcoming our children and families back to our settings across Highland. Preparations to ensure we are prepared to do this safely while still providing high-quality care and learning for our children began this week with a series […]
The Scottish Government published new guidance for the safe reopening of Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) services in Phase 3 of Scotland’s Routemap. Click here to access the new guidance The Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare Directorate also issued a letter to all ELC’s outlining what this guidance will mean for them. Click here […]
Think you know neglect? Think you know neglect? Highland Child Protection Committee in partnership with ourselves here at CALA was delighted to launch the latest free e-learning module ‘Think you know neglect?’, which, since launch 5 days ago has been accessed by 235 users and counting. Encouraging to see everyone working together to keep children […]
Watten Wee Ones is a voluntary run Toddler Group supported by one of our Family Practitioners, Jules Taylor. She has shared with us how the committee has worked together to support their families during Covid-19. Here’s what Jules had to say: I just wanted to share the thoughtful good practice of Watten Wee Ones in supporting […]
Care Inspectorate Update ELC including childminders and out of school care The announcement made by the First Minister on Thursday 21 May 2020 outlined the Scottish Government Route Map and a phased approach is planned to the lifting of lockdown. The First Minister was clear in her message that each stage will be reviewed and […]
Letter to all childcare providers from Scottish Government ELC Directorate Yesterday, the First Minister made a statement to the Scottish Parliament setting out Scotland’s routemap through and out of the crisis, including a phased approach out of lockdown. Click on the link to access a letter from the Scottish Government Early Learning and Childcare Directorate to […]
Early Learning and Childcare Highland ELC Highland has posted updated information on Developmental Overviews and transitions to Primary 1 in the current situation due to COVID-19. Read the full article on ELC Highland blog by clicking here: Cluichidh sinn Còmhla’ – Resources to Support Gaelic Language Learning at Home Cluichidh sinn Còmhla’ is a new […]
Click on the link below to listen to a short video clip from Jason Leitch, National Clinical Director sharing information about what the science tells us and why childcare and education workers don’t need special protective equipment or face coverings while caring for children in hubs/settings Click here to access the video
Playful Project Packs. We were delighted to receive a grant for £1000 form North Highland Initiatives Community Support Programme to provide Playful Project Packs. Click here to read more about the project in the media article in the John O’Groats Journal and Caithness Courier
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