FREE to watch all this week! Our new short film on sustainability was received so well last week that we've made it FREE this week too. The film is ideal for staff training, curriculum planning or just some classroom inspiration. www.sirenfilms.co.uk/library/sustainability-in-the-early-years/

Ready to empower the next generation of leaders? Education Scotland is hosting a webinar on Pupil Leadership in Early Years and Primary. 📅 Thursday, 2 Oct 2025 at 16:00 🔗 Secure your spot now using the link below: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/pupil-lead...

Was such a pleasure to see the Glenburn team flying our Falkirk flag by showcasing their fabulous ELC provision with these visitors today @fceyteam.bsky.social

Thank you to Nicola and the dedicated team @glenburnelcc.bsky.social for hosting the British and Irish council Early Years workforce today. Nicola passionately shared their approach to play before the visitors were blown away by the high quality interactions, experiences and spaces in the playrooms🩷

Are you ready to go wild for maths?! #MathsWeekScot officially kicks off tomorrow. Here's a quick overview to get ready: Families >> mathsweek.scot/families and bit.ly/MWSFamilyEve... Schools >> mathsweek.scot/schools and bit.ly/MWSSchoolsEv... #MathsToday #UKMathsChatr #EduSky 🎓

I am delighted to be the newest member of the Digital Learning Crew! Very much looking forward to connecting with staff and pupils and hearing about all the great digital learning and STEM going on across Falkirk 🎉🙌🏼

Great opportunity to start a career in early years. If you enjoy working with children in their early years and are passionate about getting it right for children we would love you to apply. @fceyteam.bsky.social

Can't wait to see what ELC teams get up to; wild maths is a great theme. Hoping to see animal patterns explored through art&craft & digital learning and lots of maths outdoors. Dowload a Maths Week Scotland activity pack share.google/JTWLuLJI0I2m... if you need inspiration. @fceyteam.bsky.social

Are you interested in finding out about the key elements of the national review of Curriculum for Excellence? If so, come along to our online session this Thursday from 4pm-5pm. Sign up available via CPD Manager. #PACTFalkirk

👀 Watch our webinar recording celebrating the launch of her book on our website. 🔗 www.froebel.org.uk/training/fil... #FroebelTrust #FroebelianPrincples #FroebelianPractice #FroebelLitrature #2025ProfessionalBookoftheYear #FroebelRecognition

Enjoy a powerful exploration of inclusion and belonging through a Froebelian lens with Catriona Gill! As our settings become increasingly diverse and the needs of our children increase, here is your chance to learn how a Froebelian approach can help us to deeply see each child for who they are.

Amanda Burton Smith's fifth blog considers the opportunities for nurseries and schools to create wildlife friendly environments in ways that could conserve nature while enabling children to feel connected as part of it. bit.ly/4ll0Vsh

Another reminder of the professional learning available in September. Where appropriate, you can sign up via CPD Manager. Get in touch if you have any questions 😄

A helpful read for anyone looking to develop maths through books and stories this term @fceyteam.bsky.social

Have you completed the Staff Census? - This link is for ALL staff in ELC Classes within a Primary School

All ELC Centre Staff - have you completed the Staff Census - deadline is Friday 5th September

We have over 100 schools and ELCs on our map already! Still missing entries from Clackmannanshire, West Dunbartonshire, North Lanarkshire, and Shetland Islands. Who is going to make the move? Add yourselves here >> mathsweek.scot/schools/put-... #MathsWeekScot #MathsToday #UKMathsChat

Scholastic are offering live read and draw along events with children's authors. Three of these would be suitable for children in the ELC if anyone is wanting to try them 😊. Please see links below.

Here is September's ELC professional learning offer (sign up on CPD Manager). You can view the full year's offer here 😁 - www.canva.com/design/DAGq5...

All ELC Centre Staff - have you completed the Staff Census - deadline is Friday 5th September

Have you completed the Staff Census? - This link is for ALL staff in ELC Classes within a Primary School

If you know an Early Years professional doing amazing things with BookTrust programmes, don't forget to nominate them for #StorySharerOfTheYear! We've been so touched and inspired by the nominations we've received so far ❤️ https://bit.ly/3V7bxPZ

Welcome back to school everyone. We here for all your bookish (and other resource) needs.

Teachers! Have you added your school or ELC to our map yet? We have 64 entries so far - help us get to 100! Add yourselves to the map >> mathsweek.scot/schools/put-... #MathsWeekScot #MathsToday #UKMathsChat

VACANCY ALERT - We are looking for an Early Years Officer to join the team @stfrancisxaviers.bsky.social - for more details check out myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

LOOKING FOR A CAREER IN EARLY LEARNING AND CHILDCARE? The post @wallacestoneps.bsky.social for Early Learning and Childcare Assistant may be your perfect role - apply now on myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

NEW VACANCY AVAILABLE @wallacestoneps.bsky.social for part time (2 days) Early Years Officer, term time - check it out at myjobscotland myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

Do you know all about the Employees Benefits when working with Falkirk Council? www.falkirk.gov.uk/employees/em... Sign up for 'Vivup Lifestyle Savings' for a wide range of discounts on supermarket, Home & Garden, Fashion & Jewellery and Days Out & Experiences

Lots of great ideas to help explore Wild Maths as part of this year's Maths Week Scotland in our ELC settings. @fceyteam.bsky.social

For anyone who is interested in sensory stories. Here is some free CLPL www.ssc.education.ed.ac.uk/courses/vi&m... @fceyteam.bsky.social

A little reminder that we will no longer be posting any updates on our X page. Going forward we will continue to make use of our Facebook page (for our Falkirk practitioners only) and now our Bluesky page. Please make sure you follow us and keep an eye out for our updates on an ongoing basis 🤩.

It may be the summer holidays but recruitment still goes on. Don't forget to check myjobscotland regularly for new positions within the ELC Early Years Officers positions currently advertised at Camelon ELC Centre - closing date 6th July - Don't miss out. myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

If you missed our first ELC Roadshows you can get useful information about assisting yourself and your child to prepare for their transition in our Parents Guide - Scan the QR code for full document

Our first ELC Parent Roadshows are now complete for this term. We welcomed over 200 parents over the last 3 evenings. Many thanks to all the ELC settings who attended to introduce themselves to their new parents. A great representation from our professional partners also! #parents #partnerships

We are seeking a new Early Years Officer post at Bantaskin Primary School to start in the new session. Closing date 10th June 2025 myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

We are seeking an Early Years Officer to join the busy team @glendevonelc.bsky.social This post is Full Time, Full Year (not term time) which gives you flexibility of when you take annual leave! Don't miss out - closing date 10th June 2025 myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

There is also a full time Early Years Officer position available @headofmuirelcc.bsky.social Closing date 10th June myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

A rare permanent part time, term time (2 days) opportunity for Early Years Officer @headofmuirelcc.bsky.social Advert now live on myjobscotland - closing date 10th June 2025 myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

Last chance to apply for the Early Years Officer position at Camelon ELC Centre - closing date 28/5/25 Don't miss out - apply now - myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

New position available for Support for Learning Assistant @slamannanelcc.bsky.social Closing Date is 3rd June 2025 Apply now - myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

Is your child starting an ELC Setting in Falkirk Council from August 2025? Please see out new guide for Parents - Click on the QR code for more details

The image attached shows the CLPL opportunities for Early Level staff in May😊. Scan the QR code at the top of the Canva photo to get access to the full Canva for the year. www.canva.com/design/DAGRw...

Our team are very excited to now be on Bluesky 😁. We will use this platform in the same way as we did on X (Twitter) so make sure you follow us and look out for our updates 🤩