Our online mini self-study courses support and improve early years practice. The courses take approximately one hour and can be completed in your own time. All courses now cost only £12 for EYS members/£20 others. Full details of all courses at earlyyearsscotland.org/.../miniself...

At our Baby Stay Play and Learn session in Renfrewshire, the children enjoyed making their own playdough—exploring textures through mixing, kneading and shaping. These sensory-rich experiences support creativity, fine motor development and imaginative play.

Huge thanks to Connor from Cycling Scotland for taking our latest Little Riders & Striders session at Bridgeton Community Learning Campus in Glasgow. After our eager cyclists practised their peddling, the families went to find the fairies who live in the woods before we made our nature fairy wands.

The heavy showers didn't put off our Little Riders and Striders in Dumbarton as they worked on their balance & coordination skills. The Little Riders and Striders sessions are run in partnership with We are Cycling UK , Strathclyde Partnership for Transport, and @transportscotland.bsky.social

Congratulations to our our Project Managers, Laura and Louise, who have recently completed the Training for Trainers course to become accredited HENRY trainers.

It has been wonderful to welcome the first families to our Rise & Shine family wellbeing sessions at our brand new premises in Glasgow city centre. We are grateful to @glasgowcc.bsky.social and @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk for funding the sessions.

Join us for this virtual session where we'll discuss the importance of connecting with others, supporting your own wellbeing & how we can promote healthy working lives. We'll also consider some practical ideas for wellbeing. FREE for members/£35 others. 🔗http://bit.ly/4oiE9lY

Are you a compassionate and skilled HR professional looking to use your expertise for a greater purpose? We are looking for an HR Adviser to join our team working to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children. Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/hradvis...

Sensory Stars is one of two projects that make up our Creating Caring Connections (CCC) parental mental health and support service, focusing on improving the mental wellbeing of parents & carers of neurodivergent children. Read an impact report on CCC at bit.ly/46DaEFA

In line with the new Quality Improvement Framework, we have updated our self-evaluation toolkits. These are just a few of a wide range of online resources Early Years Scotland members can access as part of their membership. Download a membership guide 👇 earlyyearsscotland.org/wp-content/u...

We've opened the doors of our fantastic new space in Glasgow city centre to give a sneak preview of where we will be running our brand new Rise & Shine project. In partnership with @glasgowcc.bsky.social we are offering free family wellbeing sessions for eligible children aged 0-8 years.

Huge congratulations to Vandana Devi, our recent University of Glasgow Find A Solution Intern, who was awarded runner up Intern of the Year, for her work evaluating our hugely impactful Creating Caring Connections and Off to a Good Start services. @uofglasgow.bsky.social

Our online mini self-study courses support and improve early years practice. The courses take approximately one hour and can be completed in your own time. All courses now cost only £12 for EYS members/£20 all others. Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/product-cate...

Join us for this in-person, additional support needs (ASN) focused training event, where you will gain valuable insights into observing and understanding children's behaviours. EYS members £30/Others £40. Book now at bit.ly/4663TM2

Early Years Scotland is looking for an experienced Family Engagement Practitioner to join our amazing staff team delivering our family wellbeing service in Barmulloch, Glasgow. Interested? ➡️ earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/family-...

We held our first Little Riders & Striders session at Dalmuir Park in West Dunbartonshire. The children worked on their fundamental cycling skills like balance & coordination, which helps smooth the transition to a pedal bike @cyclinguk.bsky.social @transportscotland.bsky.social

At our Stay Play and Learn at Clydebank Community hub we've been getting messy and making some amazing cloud dough. 😃We also enjoyed a great story during snack time 📚 @tnlcommunityfund.org.uk

A huge thank you to Dulux Decorator Centre in Glasgow for donating paint, brushes, rollers etc to give our new space in the city centre a freshen-up. And for sending over a team of their friendly staff to help with the work 😀

Would you like to join Team EYS? We are seeking a passionate and experienced HR professional looking to make a difference in a values-led, people-focused organisation. Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/hr-offi...

At our Stay Play and Learn session in Clydebank today, we enjoyed some fun small world play washing the muddy farm animals together.🐄🐖This helps with our social skills and language development, and enhances our imagination ☺️

IKEA Glasgow is very kindly helping us to fit out our exciting new space in Bothwell Street in Glasgow City Centre. Some of our Glasgow based staff joined the IKEA team to assist with the fit out. Exciting things are coming soon! 😀

At our free Stay Play and Learn sessions, parents and children engage in play-based learning to promote children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, and boost parental confidence #learningthroughplay #playandlearning #StayPlayandLearn

Local families tell us how much they value our Stay Play and Learn sessions at Garrowhill, Paisley. The sessions for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents or carers, are a great opportunity for families to come together, play & learn in a supportive, nurturing environment

We’re thrilled to be the new charity partner of Hacking and Paterson Management Services! Their generous £5,000 donation will support our work with children & families across Scotland - and that's just the beginning! bit.ly/4k5OHSX

Are you a passionate, confident, and supportive individual looking to make a real difference? We are seeking a Family Support Worker to lead sessions at our new family support service at HMP Dumfries lnkd.in/eQsBRddY

Would you like to join our team, working to help give Scotland's children the very best start in life? Check out our current job vacancies at earlyyearsscotland.org/jobs/

Our staff working in our Glasgow office popped out for a while to wave at the wonderful taxis heading to Troon for their annual outing. We hope the children and families have a wonderful time and we loved seeing all of the taxis in their finery!

Huge thanks to the children and parents - and not forgetting our lovely Family Engagement Practitioners - who welcomed some of our office based team on a visit to our Stay Play and Learn at Gallowhill Community Centre in Paisley yesterday.

International Day of Play, a day to celebrate children's right to play & recreation Some reflections from our member @forceschildscot.bsky.social on how life in an Armed Forces family can affect children's play,& why it's essential we protect this right forceschildrenscotland.org.uk/news/marking...

Read our Policy & Engagement Manager, Lorna Kettles, latest blog 👇

We're delighted to announce that Michelle Mulgrew will be joining us as our new Chief Executive later this summer. www.heraldscotland.com/news/2520312...

As a charity, we on funding from a variety of sources, not least from individual donations and fundraising. Whether you enjoy walking, running, cycling, swimming or something else entirely, why not consider taking on a challenge for Early Years Scotland earlyyearsscotland.org/fundraise/

We’re proud to be 1 of 25 charities funded by @kpmguk.bsky.social's Foundation as part of their 25th anniversary! This core funding helps us support children and families where it’s needed most. #SupportedByKPMGFoundation 🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/kpmg...

Our free baby massage and baby yoga sessions improve parent-baby bonds, develop motor skills, improve muscle movement, and enhance relaxation and wellbeing. Find out more about our work with children and families earlyyearsscotland.org

To mark this year's Volunteers' Week which takes place between 2 and 8 June, we're running an online information session on 5 June for anyone curious about volunteering and interested in volunteering opportunities with Early Years Scotland. Register now at bit.ly/eysvolunteer...

Staff from our prison based services attended @familiesoutside.bsky.social conference focusing on on what UNCRC incorporation means for children & families affected by imprisonment, & the need for urgent action so every child affected by imprisonment has their rights recognised & voices heard

Our Service Manager, Tracey Thompson, and Funding Manager Gary Lindsay visited BBC Scotland HQ in Glasgow to talk to Children in Need voluntary committee members about our Family Visitor Centre at HMP Low Moss, which is funded by BBC Children in Need @scottishprisons.bsky.social

While working in childcare can be the most rewarding job there is, we also know that it can be a hugely challenging role. Our Team ELC Wellbeing Hub provides a range of practical wellbeing support for all the amazing people who work in ELC earlyyearsscotland.org/wellbeing/

The families at our Roots to Rise service in Barmulloch in Glasgow have been out and about this morning in the beautiful Spring sunshine. We ventured out to nearby Hogganfield Loch where the children and parents had a lovely time feeding the ducks, playing in the park, and having a delicious picnic

ELC is a complicated sector, encompassing legislation, policy & practices from a range of government directorates. There are a number of priorities in the @scotgov Programme for Government which are relevant to our work as a result. Read our statement👉 bit.ly/3YEM5DP

Not all classrooms have four walls. The families enjoyed a nature based play and learning experience this week at our Forest Tots session at Eskrigg Nature Reserve in Dumfries & Galloway #outdoorlearning #outdoorplay

🤔How do we teach children about #danger and #risk in #earlyyears? ⛔🚦🚧🛑🚨 Paula Brown, play therapist, asks to what extent are children able to manage their own risk, and how can we encourage this? 👇 www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/full/10....

Our online mini self-study courses support and improve early years practice. The courses take approximately one hour and can be completed in your own time. All courses now cost only £20. Full details at earlyyearsscotland.org/product-cate...

📢 #NationalWalkingMonth starts TODAY! 👏🚶 Will you join us to walk every day this May? Download our calendar of daily walking ideas and discover adventures on your doorstep! Get involved: www.pathsforall.org.uk/national-walking-month

Our pals Jackson & Scott raised almost £1,000 for our Rise & Shine project by doing the Kiltwalk at the weekend. The boys were joined by their proud mums Fiona & Susan. What an amazing effort!! Rise & Shine will help support homeless families in Glasgow.

At our free Stay Play and Learn sessions, parents and children engage in play-based learning to promote children's cognitive, emotional, and social development, and boost parental confidence #learningthroughplay #playandlearning #StayPlayandLearn

Our baby massage sessions are held in 6-week blocks across various communities in Scotland, providing a warm and welcoming environment for parents and babies to connect and grow. Find out about our range of services for children and families earlyyearsscotland.org

Our Fathers' Programme in six Scottish prisons empowers fathers with the skills, knowledge and confidence to develop better bonds with their children, which they can then put into practice in our Learning Together Through Play sessions when their children are visiting

Massive thanks to Smyths Toys Superstores at Glasgow Fort for donating £500 of toys and resources to create lending bags for our new Rise & Shine project supporting homeless children and families in Glasgow 🙏🙏

The lovely weather is just begging to be played in 🌞 so the families from our Stay Play and Learn at Barmulloch in Glasgow met up in the local park for some fun in the sun earlier today. Getting outside meant that older siblings who are on their Easter break from school could come along and join in