🤝 Creating inclusive ELC environments starts with the right support. This page brings together guidance and resources to support children with additional support needs. 🔗 ow.ly/nshT50YIG7o

Are you an early years or primary educator? We're running a professional learning programme exploring our Learning to Read in the Early Years resource and connecting research with classroom practice. ⏰ Sign-up deadline: Tuesday 17 March Register now 👇 ow.ly/v6YR50Yoz6H

It is unmistakable that we are living in a digital age, from smartphones to smart fridges, nearly every essence of life has been digitalised. But how does that shape and feature in the lives of young children? 🤔 With gift-giving season approaching, we’re resharing our Research Highlight: Young Children and Digital Technology at Home. The exploration looks at the impact of technology on young children and whether it can enhance play, language development and social skills. Whilst also advising parents, carers and educators on how to support the use of digital tech. 📲 Download the Research Highlight today ➡️ bit.ly/47F8Vil #Froebel #FroebelianResearch #FroebelianEducation #EarlyYears #EarlyYearsEducation #DigitalandEducation

Do you have the leadership experience to shape Scotland’s educational future? We’re seeking a visionary Chief Executive to lead @EducationScot and deliver cultural and system-level change. Apply now: jobs.gov.scot/chief-executiv… #EducationLeadership #EducationReform

Sign up to our Curriculum Improvement Cycle webinar focusing on the mathematics curriculum. Participants will have the chance to hear how the work on the CIC is progressing, ask questions, and connect with colleagues across the network. 👉ow.ly/PWnB50Xpito

This is not a new post, but it found its way to my feed today. What a joyful example of play and learning. Anyone wondering whether blockplay is for primary age children? Look no further! #BlocksRock

Calling friends & colleagues who are Scottish teachers! Im studying for my doctorate & looking at how to support children develop online skills. I’d be so grateful if u could complete my survey on teachers confidence & skills in online critical thinking blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/gl…

The new Quality framework for the early learning and childcare sectors reflects our ambition for every child, in every setting, to experience high-quality provision. It will be used in inspections from Monday 22 September. Access the framework here 👇 bit.ly/QualityImprovementFra…

An important blog post for practitioners working in baby rooms. #BeingMe babyrooms-inspiringleaders.c…

In the early years, block play isn't just fun, it's key for developing spatial and maths skills! Active play is just as important. Get children moving to support their vestibular system and combat sedentary lifestyles. #play #earlychildhoodeducation #BeingMe

Need a smile? Listen to Children, they will teach you about joy.

When his daughter assured him “skipping is the funnest way to travel”… …Gavin Oattes tried to prove it! CONFIDENTLY LOST: Finding Joy in the Chaos and Rediscovering What Matter Most in Life. Pre-order 👉 amzn.eu/d/3NGvOXZ #Joy #ConfidentlyLost #MentalHealth

As humans we crave connection but how can early years educators strengthen their practice through building relationships with parents, families and communities? Why is connection so important? 🤔 In the latest episode of the Froebel Trust podcast, our guests explore the importance of building relationships. They share the ways educators and leaders in early years settings can connect with families to understand more about each child's individual experiences and use this knowledge to help them start from where the child is. ✨ 🎉 The episode celebrates the launch of the new Froebel Trust pamphlet, Connecting with parents, families and communities: a starting point. 🎧 You can download the latest episode and the pamphlet via our website. 🔗 Download Episode 18: froebel.org.uk/training-and-… 🔗 Download free pamphlet: froebel.org.uk/training-and-… #EarlyYears #EarlyEducation #Froebel #FroebelianEducation #EarlyLearning #EarlyEd #EdChat

I started a barbering course in edinburgh last week. Here’s a Wee before and after of a trim I gave cameron earlier today, I’m self taught so far with YouTube tutorials and an online course I bought and now I’m on a proper course as I always wanted to give it a go. I love talking to people and making them feel better about themselves. Does anyone know any good barber on Edinburgh/East Lothian that would let me come in on a work placement twice a week at ZERO cost to themselves just for me to shadow/learn alongside my course.

In 1837, Friedrich Froebel founded the first “Children’s Garden” in Germany. Froebel believed that learning should be active, nurturing, and grounded in play—ideas that continue to shape early childhood education worldwide. #FlashbackFriday #KindergartenEducation

Froebel Trust | Being & Belonging Conference- sign up here for our conference on 8 November! froebel.org.uk/events/being-…

Our new book! 'The Power of Froebel in Early Childhood Education: Exploring Ideas, Practice, and Impact in Scotland'. To get a copy with 20% off, use discount code 25AFLY3 here - Www.routledge.com/9781032916… An honour to help pull together this rich work from great authors!

Great things happen when you read with your baby. First, their vocabulary explodes. Books are fantastic for introducing your little one to new and varied language. Second, they begin to associate reading as a pleasurable activity. Not only is it fun, but it’s something special to be done with YOU. And even before they’re exposed to formal instruction, your baby will begin cracking the code of written literacy - learning important basics/concepts that will scaffold their later success. I just love this short video, shared to IG by alyssakatejohnson. In an effort to usher in naptime, mom and dad have removed the board books from this little one’s crib. But that doesn’t stop our hero. She manages to find herself a “book” - reading the laundry instruction tags sewn to her blanket. Note, btw, that she orients the “book” correctly, already showing an awareness of print’s directionality. Of course we don’t learn to read by example alone, but - taken in combination - baby’s expanded vocabulary, identification of reading as pleasurable, and early understanding of how print works will all give her a leg up when it comes time for more formal instruction. She’s already putting the most important factor on display: a desire to read.

The Curriculum Improvement Cycle is a systematic review of the Scottish curriculum to ensure it remains up to date & relevant for children & young people. Check out this short video for a refresher & look out for lots more updates this year! #BackToSchool

#TeamELC have you seen the new series of short videos from @Earlychildhood ? These complement many of the key messages in #RealisingTheAmbition and are a great resource to use when working with parents. #ParentalEngagement #FamilyEngagement #BeingMe