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News

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Should Scotland move towards a fully integrated early years system – and if so, how?

Tell us what you think about key issues affecting Scotland's children today and shaping their future.

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More choice for parents and greater community involvement – Could Sweden’s ‘free schools’ work in Scotland?
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International design conference will celebrate space for young people

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Policy news

Participants, not pawns: Guidance on consulting with children and young people on school closures (and other significant changes)

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An invitation to help make the Early Years Framework a reality – we need your help
Click here to find out more about how you can contribute, or email sburton@childreninscotland.org.uk

 

Workforce programme

Working it out – help shape the future of Scotland's children's sector workforce

How far have we come in achieving the long-term vision of children's services as a single unitary system, with the child firmly at its centre?

As part of a 12-month programme (to November 2009) Children in Scotland is inviting you to join us in debate about future workforce development.

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Issue 5 – available now

Working for inclusion programme –

Working for Inclusion logoThe role of the early years workforce in addressing poverty and promoting social inclusion

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Events

International conference

Making Space 2010 – Architecture and Design for children and young people   – 

7-8 October, Edinburgh

 

Find out more about 'Making Space 2010' in this article from the latest CELE Exchange Newsletter.

 

Annual Conference 2010

'Wealth of a Nation: Building smarter services for children and young people' –

4-5 November, Stirling

Book now and benefit from an early bird discount.

Conference

‘Playing Outside’ – 16 September, Fife

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Publications

Children in Scotland magazine – August issue

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More than just a school – Broadening access to services for families

 

 

boy movesPicture this: celebrating children and the arts

Celebrating the central role culture plays in the lives of children, young people and their families

 

 

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A new DVD to complement the best-selling publication Young children in charge is now available. The ideas within this book are particularly relevant to the Early Years Framework’s focus on engaging and empowering children and families. Use the DVD to help share these ideas with staff.

Children in Europe magazine - Issue 18

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A sense of place: environments, community and services for young children

Examining the significance of 'place' and community and their relationship with services for young children.

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