Sheena Lock

Early Years Manager, Angus Council

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Looking for practical approaches to support children & young people with maths? Want to explore how you can plan learning for cyber resilience & internet safety? We're delivering a range of events on different topics this February. Find out more 👉 https://t.co/K8DbFF1hZc

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

Babies & young children pick up lots from the people they spend the most time with & who they love the best – their parents & carers. Through these models they absorb behaviours, attitudes towards learning & how to interact with others.

➡️https://t.co/hKyVTnZaNt

#ORIM

[Sheena Lock @Sheenaflock]

It’s here! Please see below the new Quality Improvement Framework from CI and ES #AngusEY #ProgressionForAll

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Do you work in Early Learning and Childcare? This week we published the Quality Improvement Framework for the sector. Together with stakeholders we have compiled some accompanying Frequently Asked Questions: https://t.co/vxah3x4Snq

[Shirley Hughes @ShirleyHughes_]

Christmas can be quite tiring. Tom gets very excited about his presents and rather cross. So he and Grandpa go for a walk together in the snow, just the two of them. The sun is very big and red.

Lucy and Tom At Christmas

[Sheena Lock @Sheenaflock]

A super opportunity for ELCs to learn about the birds who visit them! 🐦‍⬛🪺#AngusEY

[Learning for Sustainability Officer Angus @LfSAngus]

Register for the 2025 Big Schools Birdwatch now

Big Schools' Birdwatch is a simple bird survey for pupils to take part in and enjoy together.

This Experiencing Nature activity can be completed as part of Schools Wild Challenge​.

https://t.co/AA3NOviYhi

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

There's so many twinkly lights at Christmas. Why not take a walk around your neighbourhood and point to the houses that have twinkly lights.

When we share songs, rhymes and music with children we are creating musical memories together, as well as creating bonds.

#Christmas

[The Dyscalculia Network @DyscalculiaNet1]

It is amazing to see an article in the Times this morning about #dyscalculia. Huge thanks to U2s Larry Mullen Jr for talking about this and raising awareness!

Check out the full article here!

https://t.co/FSw2F4epMs

[Sheena Lock @Sheenaflock]

This is essential reading for all ELC managers to support the review of their medication policies. A great refresh for 2025 #AngusEY #EnablingEnvironments

[Care Inspectorate @CareInspect]

We've published new guidance on the management of medication in daycare and childminding services. It covers everything from storage to administration and provides practical tips for service providers and carers. View and download from #TheHub here https://t.co/7LRU0REqaS

[Jillian Waldie @WaldieJillian]

Family Nurture Support Team and Early Years Team at the @Angus Council ASN Fair. An opportunity to share how we support children and families across Angus #AngusEY

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Last week we launched the new Curriculum Improvement Cycle News Bulletin.

We'll issue this every term to let you know what's new and to share the latest on what to read, what to listen to, what to watch and how you can get involved.

Sign up 👉 https://t.co/L6otlWU19K

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Pssst! You can now sign up to the launch of our Equalities Policy Guide 👉 https://t.co/bNU4N6gYKU

How will it support you? The guide outlines the different stages of developing a policy that promotes equal opportunities for all learners.

Hear from pupils in Scotland 👇

[CIVickyLamb @CIVickyLamb]

Thoroughly enjoyed working with you all and we’re looking forward to hearing how your learning goes in practice. Remember to celebrate those ‘lollipop’ moments. 🍭

[Helen Bevan @HelenBevan]

"Efficiency" & "productivity": two terms that we often confuse. As a result, we may struggle to address the problems we face because they focus on different problems with different solutions.
High efficiency does not mean high productivity. We can create highly efficient processes, but if people aren’t motivated to do the work or following procedures, they won’t produce results quickly.
High productivity does not mean high efficiency. We can have the most highly skilled & connected people, but if they are drowning in operational processes & red tape, they won’t produce results quickly.
If we understand the different approaches they require, we can maximise both efficiency and productivity: https://t.co/9C1cBEJy7E. By Avi Siegal on @Medium.

[The LEGO Foundation @LEGOfoundation]

No textbook or lesson plan can prepare our children for the future. Let's equip them with creativity, problem-solving, and resilience today to build a brighter future.
Here are five ways we can give every child the chance to learn through play⬇️https://t.co/flw9sVKq1s

[NHS Tayside Child Health Occupational Therapy @Tayside_CYPOT]

✨Sensory Processing Training for parents✨
See the picture below for training dates and how to book on!
https://t.co/sPVr5hPyhF
For more info see our website:
https://t.co/gK36rulexk

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

Being able to self-regulate feelings and behaviour helps children to form relationships, take turns and share, concentrate and pay attention, and cope more easily with the ups and downs of everyday life (resilience).

#PSED

[Sheena Lock @Sheenaflock]

@JacquiLowson @CIVickyLamb @CI_LindaF @ELCBrookesH @ELCLesleyCI @EarlyYearsAngus Great to hear you enjoyed the session Jacqui! I hope today goes well too! #AngusEY #LeadersLoveLearning

[Peeple @PeepleCentre]

This messy play activity is always a hit in our Peep sessions:
✅ Cooked spaghetti with green food colouring
✅ Mini bugs
Children love finding the hidden bugs and the sensory feeling of the spaghetti. A great 'in-between' activity for those who don't like to get too messy.

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

🚨 Are you looking for advice and guidance on the current delivery approaches of Family Learning in Scotland and how they align with #KeepingThePromise?

Our new resource is now live 👇 https://t.co/j24FgFMIw2

@ThePromiseScot @dgcouncil @AberdeenCC

[Angus Council @AngusCouncil]

If you’re a parent/carer with children between 3-6 years, why not join one of our Incredible Years sessions? It’s a great chance to meet and support other families.

We've sessions in Forfar, Arbroath and Liff.

Email [email protected] to find out more.