The Scottish Social services Council (SSSC) has launched new learning resources to support early learning and childcare workers at a Scottish Government event in Glasgow. The free digital resources will
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A new website designed to encourage people to consider taking up a career in childcare in Scotland has been launched today. The website, developed the website in partnership with the
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Low numbers of men working in early years education may restrict children’s access to positive male role models, head teachers are suggesting. Members of the National Association of Head Teachers
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Four out of five young mothers feel lonely after having a baby and meet their friends less often, a new study shows. Research by the Co-op found that many mothers
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Many nurseries and childminders are struggling with the cost of offering families 30 hours of free childcare a week, a poll suggests. Under a Government scheme rolled out last autumn,
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A couple who were caught on CCTV subjecting three young children in their care to a litany of abuse, including vicious beatings, biting and even sucking on their faces, have
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Over 5,500 childminders across Scotland, and those entering the childcare sector, now have access to an accredited Work Based Award that recognises and values the unique form of childcare they
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The cost of childcare has risen by as much as 47% across England since the Tories came to power, according to new analysis by Labour. The party’s figures suggest the
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Ministers have confirmed that a system of childcare vouchers will be extended for six months before closing in October. Elizabeth Truss said the move would allow the Government to monitor
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There may be concerns about its effect on the environment, but a poll suggests glitter will still be adorning children’s artwork for some time yet. Almost eight in 10 (78%)
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