Early Years' Matters

Early Years Matters 10 (Autumn/Winter 2006)

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Scottish Executive response to the early years inquiry

Ministers reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to securing the best possible start in life for children in Scotland.

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Curriculum for Excellence update

We take a look at the progress made towards achieving Curriculum for Excellence. 

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National review of the Early years and Childcare Workforce

Penny Curtis underlines the Scottish Executive's commitment to improving the quality of early years provision.

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Improving Scottish Education - the challenges

Kenneth Muir, HMCI, considers the challenges for the Inspectorate in taking forward the pre-school agenda.

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Targeted nursery provision for 2-year-olds

Glasgow, Dundee and North Ayrshire Councils are taking part in a pilot project to provide an extra year of pre-school provision.

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Moving purposeful play into P1

Describes the changes that came about when staff came together to look at children's experiences in nursery and P1.

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Home Reading Grants

Early years groups, families and children are benefiting from the Scottish Executive's Read Together! Home Reading Grants.

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Talk To Your Baby resources

Find free, downloadable resources to help children develop language and communication skills.

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