What a wonderful Singing with young children @froebeltrust.bsky.social pamphlet Webinar Fabulous conversations with Paula & Rachna 💕 If you have not read the pamphlet yet here is the link: files.froebel.org.uk/production/d... #MoreSingingPlease 🎶

After several weeks of thinking and talking about the current CIC, I had cause to dig out this masterpiece. I would respectfully suggest that it is incumbent on all those involved in CIC, particularly the decision makers to do the same. @educationscotland.bsky.social

Another cohort of HNC Childhood Practice students working towards their qualification and registration with the SSSC! Couldn't not take a photo of this scrapbook cover!

@sqanews.bsky.social hello SQA, are you able to confirm if we will receive an update soon regarding the roll out of NextGen HNC Childhood Practice - are we likely to be able to go ahead with a August 2026 delivery? Thanks from a very keen Program Leader at UHI.

🧮 It’s #MathsWeekScot! Did you know maths features in qualifications at every SCQF level? The SCQF shows how these qualifications connect, so you can see your progress and plan your next steps. 👉 Plan your learning journey at scqf.org.uk #SCQF #AllLearningCounts

Heads up for #earlyyears peeps and all those interested in #maths and young children My new book due for publication May/June 2026 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

7 essential principles for outdoor learning in Scottish schools - article in TES published today #OutdoorEd #EnvironmentalEd #outdoorplay #OutdoorLearning #OutdoorEducation #ForestSchool #EduSky #EarlyYears #PrimaryEducation #UKEd #EduSkyUk www.tes.com/magazine/ana...

NQ Childhood Practice students creating their own nature/talking sticks, whilst exploring language development and play. Lots of rich discussions. ☀️ #play #childhoodpractice

Brilliant day at our local graduation. Well done to all students who are graduating! 👏

Lots of rich discussions on Friday as we returned to the woods with our HNC Childhood Practice students. More transient art and learning about loose parts play.

Lots of fun today out in the woods with our new NC Childhood Practice students. Students received an introduction to the course as well as tasks around transient art, magical stories and risk assessment/benefit! @uhishetland.bsky.social #play #outdoorlearning #teambuilding

ICYMI: The government announced welcome payments for new early years staff in shortage areas to boost recruitment alongside a campaign to attract more men into the workforce

📚 Schools might be on summer break—but it’s the perfect time to think play! 🏅 The Play Pedagogy Award recognises schools championing play as a powerful tool for learning. Celebrate your commitment to child-led learning through play! 🔗 Find out more: www.playscotland.org/schools-chil...

MEd Education Studies with UWS complete! ✅ Brilliant day celebrating in Glasgow! 🎉 👨‍🎓

Out of office is on! ☀️

I am looking to find out more about the role of Associate Tutor in Universities. Can anyone offer information on this? Preferably around Childhood Practice or Early Childhood Studies.

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Celebrations at @uhishetland.bsky.social 👏 @thinkuhi.bsky.social

Delighted to receive this note from a student earlier today. It's great to be in a role where you can support so many students. Particularly this group of students who are working full time whilst studying and supporting some of our most vulnerable learners. 👏

Looking forward to our HNCCP Development Day. Academic staff from across UHI will come together to standardise learning and teaching as well as hearing from colleagues from Education Scotland, Care Inspectorate and Falkirk Council. Key topics: current practice in ELC and current policy developments.

Brilliant afternoon exploring outdoor learning with colleagues from the SIC. Thanks to @katehookham.bsky.social for having us. ☀️ 🐜 🔥 🌳

I visited another ELC setting at the end of term 3 - it was great to see how they have developed their outdoor provision. Important skills being developed here, for all learners. #ELC #outdoorlearning #play

Delighted to co author this paper which supports the development of teachers in multi composite rural classrooms. eur02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...

Would you like to lead Scotland's national organisation for play? Apply to be our new Chief Executive Officer to champion children's right to play across Scotland. Starting salary £60,000 Closing Date: Fri 2 May 4pm Interviews: W/B Mon 19 May Apply:

Has Spring finally arrived? ☀️ 🤞🏻

Excellent afternoon speaking with young people who are interested in an ELC career! @uhishetland.bsky.social

#FELA25 is now open and EIS General Secretary Andrea Bradley makes her address to conference. "After a decade of dispute, with your resilience and solidarity with oneanother you have won another pay settlement and peace in our time"

Celebrating a fantastic year of play! 🎉 We have just launched our 2024 annual report. Download the full report to read about the work we have done to champion every child's right to play. 👇 buff.ly/2LV1OPL

Lots of provocations set up by our students this morning. - Focusing on promoting literacy and language in play. 🌟

Lots of fun on campus this morning! Happy World Book Day!

Did you know that you can study to become an Early Learning and Childcare Manager with UHI Shetland? We also have a range of other degrees related to working with children and young people. See details below for our next online information session www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-...

Appreciating the sunrise on my morning walk. It's been a long long winter...

‘Responsive and intentional planning approaches start with our observations and interpretations of the baby or young child’s actions, emotions and words.’ (RtA, Pg. 63) In what ways do you use observation to influence how you support children? #BeingMe

Long weekend. 🥳

HNC Childhood Practice students using loose parts to retell what they did at their outdoor learning morning! 👏

I am currently organising an online development day for our Childhood Practice lecturing team. We'd love to have some guest speakers join us. Please feel free to DM me or reply below if you are able to offer anything in relation to Childhood Practice and the ELC sector. ⭐

@careinspectorate.bsky.social hello - I am looking to organise a development day for our Childhood Practice Lecturers and I wondered if I could speak with anyone in your ELC sector team about a possible guest speaker? Thanks!

@esteamelc.bsky.social hello - I am looking to organise a development day for our Childhood Practice Lecturers and I wondered if I could speak with anyone in your team about a possible guest speaker? Thanks!

Exploring the importance of loose parts being available in the Early Years environment with our students this morning. #play

A fun weekend, outside in the cold winter sun! 🥶

Studying Childhood Practice in rural Shetland: www.shetland.org/life/study/a...

Another great Up Helly Aa event. #UpHellyAa

We’ve had an excellent #outdoorlearning morning with our trainee Early Learning and Childcare Practitioners. Lots of great learning and discussions around risk benefit Vs risk assessment.

My “office” view as I wait for my flight home this morning!

Two days of rich and meaningful conversations with a dedicated lecturing team. @thinkuhi.bsky.social

Students created and led games focused on the topic wellbeing as part of their NPA qualification. Lots of rich discussions around wellbeing support and the role of the adult in ELC settings.

It's all about snow! Perfect for a range of maths experience and that's even before we've reached the snowball fight and tactics that need a bit of problem solving and mathematical thinking creativestarlearning.co.uk/maths-outdoo... #scoted #ukedchat #edutalk

A tactile construction set up using our barkless blocks. Stack them, line them up, build enclosures or whatever else your mind conjures up! cosydirect.com/barkless-tree-…

A very snowy view out of the kitchen window. ❄️

We have snow! ❄️ Hope you all have a great Hogmanay and all the best for 2025!