Today we launch our Manifesto for the 2026 elections. Our 4 priorities are: - Review childcare delivery models - Empower parents & carers - Recognise that childcare is crucial for economic growth - Value the childcare workforce Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-2026-manifesto/

Paediatric First Aid training helps protect our little ones when they need it most, even during medical emergencies. It supports our team by equipping them with the skills, confidence, and knowledge needed to respond effectively and potentially save lives.

Second week back at work and we've been busy! Our Leadership Team met on Monday to reflect on the past year and to plan for the next. On Tuesday our Service Managers came together to share their ideas, goals and aspirations. It's only Wednesday but it's great to see how energetic our team are!

We are loving @closethegap.org.uk's Manifesto ahead of the 2026 election. "Prioritise work on making childcare more flexible, using key learning from sector leaders on flexible services" we couldn't agree more!

We've published our manifesto detailing our policy asks for the upcoming 2026 Scottish Parliament election. It focuses on three priority areas that should be taken over the next parliamentary term to address the gender pay gap in Scotland. Read it here: www.closethegap.org.uk/content/reso...

Welcome back and Happy New Year! 2026 is going to be a good one and we can't wait to work with you and for you over the next 12 months!

Terri is a Retail Manager, when her son was born she faced a challenge: “I literally would have been working to simply pay childcare meaning I’d be making about £20 a day.” Find out what changed https://www.fcss.org.uk/blog/case-study-retail-manager-finds-childcare-that-opens-new-possibilities/

Take a look at our latest Case Study and find out how our Tillydrone Nursery is helping parents to stay in work and education thanks to flexible childcare. "Flexible childcare has made a huge difference for our family" https://www.fcss.org.uk/blog/case-study-childcare-that-works-when-i-do/

With services spread across Scotland it can be hard to get the whole Leadership, Management and Central Support teams together but we finally managed it! A huge thank you to our whole team for another fantastic year. Here's to 2026!

We are lucky to have such fantastic connections in the communities we work in. Carrie Morrison a Childcare Practitioner from our Kilmarnock Nursery visits Mya’s Sensory Room at CentreStage & highlights the benefits of sensory play https://www.fcss.org.uk/blog/sensory-play-at-centrestage/

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Team This is a PT job, 28 hours / week, with FTE salary of £40,000 Start the NY with a new job & new mission - reducing child poverty through flexible & accessible childcare Apply now https://www.fcss.org.uk/jobs/finance-manager-2/

This Black Friday remember to use easyfundraising for your shopping. This means you can raise FREE donations for us no matter what you’re buying. Try it now https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-good-cause/step-1/?char=249868&invite=oyg4ah&referral-campaign=c2s&utm_campaign=web-referral

Find out how we are helping Amy and her family: “If we didn’t have the flexibility of this service I don’t think I would be able to afford another nursery & may not have been able to continue working.” https://www.fcss.org.uk/blog/case-study-shifting-the-odds-thanks-to-flexible-childcare/

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join our Team. This is a pt hybrid job, 28 hours per week, with FTE salary of £40k Start the NY with a new job making a huge difference to the lives of children & families across Scotland! Apply now https://www.fcss.org.uk/jobs/finance-manager-2/

Find out how our our pedagogy shapes our service delivery, guiding our actions and supporting effective decision-making https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-pedagogy/ #EmbodiedLearning #EducationLeadership #Pedagogy

@flexiblechildcare.bsky.social is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team and play a vital part in managing their financial operations tinyurl.com/2s3bv24a £40,000 pro-rata Dundee #charityjob

We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our team! This is a pt (28 hours / week) job with FTE salary of £40,000, hybrid working between home & our Dundee Office. Find out more via Flexible Working Scotland https://jobs.flexibleworkingscotland.co.uk/jobs/finance-manager-dundee/19-1/

In case you missed STV Appeal's It Takes a Village you can still watch it on the STV Player. The programme, hosted by Jean Johansson, looks at a number of charities providing support to children & families across Scotland. https://player.stv.tv/summary/stv-childrens-appeal-it-takes-a-village

Our flexible, book by the hour early learning and childcare model helps parents to save money on childcare while they increase their earning potential. It's no wonder that 97% of our parents would encourage other childcare providers to offer flexible booking options https://www.fcss.org.uk/

Flexible childcare is helping working parents to stay in work "I felt like I had exhausted all options and even considered quitting my job...After the phone call with Megan it felt like there was finally hope." https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/case-study-finding-childcare-that-works-when-you-do/

We are pleased to announce that Jacqui Horsburgh, a former Headteacher, HMIe Inspector & University Tutor, has joined our Board of Trustees. Find out more about Jacqui, her experience and why she chose to join our board https://www.fcss.org.uk/board/jacqui-horsburgh/

In case you missed it, our latest newsletter is available to read now. Find out how NHS Tayside Charitable Foundation is helping us to 'Finish Fintry'. Take a look at What the Scottish Household Survey 2024 Reveals and much more https://mailchi.mp/fcss/updates-for-the-childcare-sector-october25

Parents describe their experience with the Child Maintenance Service as impersonal, inconsistent and exhausting. Our report shows how we can build a system that works for families: one that’s fairer, safer & responds to real lives. 📄 → opfs.org.uk/policy-and-c... #TransformingChildMaintenance

In case you missed STV Appeal's It Takes a Village you can still watch it on the STV Player. The programme, hosted by Jean Johansson, looks at a number of charities providing support to children & families across Scotland. https://player.stv.tv/summary/stv-childrens-appeal-it-takes-a-village

This #TrusteesWeek we’re celebrating the people who keep FCSS strategic, sustainable & accountable - our amazing trustees! Their guidance, good governance & support helps us to help others by providing #flexiblechildcare & specialist services across Scotland https://www.fcss.org.uk/about/the-board/

Once you've bagged all your treats, tune into STV tonight at 7pm and join Jean Johansson as she explores how organisations across Scotland are working with families to help children shine and succeed in STV Children's Appeal: It Takes A Village. Spoiler alert: we're one of the organisations!

Every family is different and thats why in our early learning and childcare settings you can build a childcare schedule that meets your needs. Find childcare that works when you do https://www.fcss.org.uk/

Join Jean Johansson as she explores how organisations across Scotland, including ours, are working with families to help children shine and succeed in STV's It Takes A Village this Friday at 7pm https://player.stv.tv/

Flexible Childcare = childcare that works when you do! Saving parents money, helping them realise their full potential and giving their children fantastic experiences. Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/

With our model you can find childcare that works when you do! It saves you money and helps you to increase your income...easy peasy lemon squeezy! https://www.fcss.org.uk/

Flexible, book by the hour childcare helps parents to manage their employment or educational needs and it helps them to save money, because they only pay for what they book Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/

Too many children are missing out on the support they deserve.
It’s time for change! We’re backing @opfs.org.uk , @fifegingerbread.bsky.social & @ipprscotland.bsky.social in calling for a fairer, safer system. opfs.org.uk/betterforeve...
#TransformingChildMaintenance

Our CEO Susan McGhee joined Stephen Jardine on Radio Scotland earlier discussing childcare over the school holidays. "The current model is so outdated and doesn't work for modern family life." Tune in now (9:03am) https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/live/bbc_radio_scotland_fm

@flexiblechildcare.bsky.social is seeking a Finance Manager to join their team and play a vital part in managing their financial operations tinyurl.com/2s3bv24a £40,000 pro-rata Dundee #charityjob

97% of the parents we surveyed would encourage other childcare providers to offer flexible booking options citing increased working hours or the chance to study more Take a look at our latest Social Impact Report for more information https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

We're looking for a part time Finance Manager to join our team. This is a part time role, 28 hours per week, with FTE salary of £40,000 = pro rata £32,000. Apply now https://goodmoves.org/vacancy/a4sP1000001DrdpIAC/finance-manager

82% of parents highlight how our specialist ASN groups give them respite but the groups also give the young people a chance to socialise with their peers, go on external trips & integrate within their communities. Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

As well as providing flexible #ELC we also support children with Additional Support Needs Last year we provided almost 30,000 hours of care giving parents valuable respite & time they needed to support other family members. Read more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

Scottish Greens co-leader Gillian Mackay says becoming a new mum has made her more determined to fight for families "It has brought into sharp focus for me issues around childcare and the inflexibility of it." https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/scottish-greens-co-leader-believes-36091045

At FCSS we are committed to delivering Quality in all that we do & therefore it's no wonder that 97% of the families we support said that flexible childcare gave them the quality of care that they wanted for their children. Read more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

Last year, 63% of the families we supported were from Scottish Government's 6 priority groups Our flexible model we gave them the time to work and study, helping to reduce childcare costs while increasing their income. Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

Next week we'll be there. We'll be there to demand better. Join the march for all of us. #Edinburgh #25Oct #ScotlandDemandsBetter http://scotland-demands-better.com/

We surveyed our parents to find out how #flexiblechildcare was helping them. They ALL told us that their household income had increased thanks to our book by the hour model. A combined saving of £2.13m last year alone! Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

Thanks to our flexible childcare model: - 83% of parents said they can work more - 81% of parents are in full or part time employment - 100% said their household income had increased, 21% by £5,000+ a year Read more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/

There are so many benefits for parents who are able to access #flexiblechildcare. 83% of our parents told us that they could work more & 54% said that they were able to save money Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/#flexiblechildcare #ChallengePovertyWeek

We're looking for a Finance Manager to join our team. This is a part time role, 28 hours per week, with FTE salary of £40,000 This is a hybrid working post shared between home working and our Dundee head office. Apply now https://www.fcss.org.uk/jobs/finance-manager-2/

Thanks to our flexible, book-by-the-hour childcare model 81% of the parents & carers we support are employed. By increasing parental employment we are helping to distance families from poverty. Find out more https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/ #ChallengePovertyWeek

Last year our early learning and school age childcare teams provided 379,407 hours of childcare to 863 children from 782 families. Find out more and discover how #flexiblechildcare is helping https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/fcss-social-impact-report-2024-2025/#flexiblechildcare#ChallengePovertyWeek

1️⃣To mark #ChallengePovertyWeek, we’re launching our first Women’s Survey Briefing focused on women’s finances in Scotland. The findings paint a stark picture of the cost of living crisis and its gendered impact. 🧵 www.swbg.org.uk/content/publications/Womens-Survey-2025.-Finances-briefing.pdf

We're looking for an experienced Finance Manager to join our team. This is a part time role, 28 hours per week, with FTE salary of £40,000. Apply now and wake up every day knowing that you are helping children and families to achieve better outcomes www.fcss.org.uk/jobs/finance...