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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · 10h

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...

Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · 3d

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · 8d

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...

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · 18d

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.

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · 25d

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Sep 4

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...

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Aug 27

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 @eyscotland.bsky.social · Aug 25

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-...

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Aug 20

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Aug 4

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 😀

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jul 29

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...

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jul 16

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 ☺️

Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jul 15

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! 😀

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jul 4

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jul 3

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 24

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

Early Years Scotland | EYS partners with Hacking and Paterson Management Services

Early Years Scotland has announced an exciting new charity partnership with Hacking and Paterson Management Services.

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 23

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

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 18

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/

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 18

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!

Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 13

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.

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Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) @together-sacr.bsky.social · Jun 11

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...

Marking the International Day of Play - Forces Children Scotland

Today is the first ever International Day of Play. The right to play is enshrined in Article 31 of the UNCRC. It says that every child has the right to relax, play and take part in a wide range of c...

forceschildrenscotland.org.uk

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 5

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

Early Years Scotland | The Real Living Wage – is it enough?

ELC should come with a high cost - but not to parents, says Lorna Kettles, Early Years Scotland Policy & Engagement Manager.

earlyyearsscotland.org

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · Jun 2

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...

New CEO announced to lead Early Years Scotland

EYS is Scotland’s leading specialist organisation supporting children from pre-birth to five years of age, and their families

www.heraldscotland.com

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Early Years Scotland @eyscotland.bsky.social · May 29

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/