PINS Theme: Early Years
There is increasing recognition of the importance of the Early Years and of services which address vulnerability and tackle exclusion. This new PINS thematic interest pulls together new developments. Remember: inform PINS about resources and publications that inform your practice.
NEW - Conception to age 2 - the age of opportunity
This Wave Trust report addresses the causes of disadvantage at the earliest and most effective point in life and makes specific recommendations for appropriate identification and support for vulnerable families, with a focus on the antenatal and postnatal periods of care. More HERE
The Strongest Link: working together to provide additional support
Enquire’s annual conference to explore partnership working in providing additional support for learning to children and young people. More HERE
Maternal and Early Years web based resource
The site is for all early years workers in Scotland. There are regular Evidence Updates and a range of topics covered throughout the early years, from pregnancy to 8 years old. More HERE
Early Years Matters
The latest edition of Education Scotland’s Early Years Matters. More HERE
Early Intervention reports
These PDF reports by MP Graham Allen back up policy and practice developments here in Scotland that see an increased focus on Early Intervention.
Early Intervention: the next steps download HERE
Early Intervention: Smart Investment, Massive Savings download HERE
Every Day's a Learning Day
The resource consists of two books produced by Education Scotland for parents and carers of children aged between birth and 3 years, and 3 to 6 years. The aim is to help parents support their child’s development in the crucial areas of health and wellbeing, literacy and numeracy. More
HERE
Early Year practitioners and additional support for learning
This Enquire information leaflet help education practitioners in the early years sector carry out their duties under the Education (Additional Support for Learning) (Scotland) Act 2004. More HERE
Dads2be Resource
A resource for professionals providing antenatal education and support to fathers. Download the pdf HERE
Fetal alcohol harm and health in pregnancy
Children in Scotland has launched a series of briefings relevant to early years. The first focuses on fetal alcohol harm which is estimated to affect more than 10,000 young people in Scotland. The second on the importance of pre-pregnancy (and early pregnancy) health.
Fetal alcohol harm information HERE
Download Pre-pregnancy information HERE
Pre-birth to three: positive outcomes for Scotland’s children and families
This is the national guidance for all Early Years staff in Scotland. As well as the key document other resources and publications – print and video – are available HERE
