SLC Early Learning

We are the Early Learning Team in South Lanarkshire Council. Inspiring young learners, transforming young lives, strengthening our communities.

[ES Team ELC @ESTeamELC]

‘Responsive and intentional planning approaches start with our observations and interpretations of the baby or young child’s actions, emotions and words.’ (RtA, Pg. 63) In what ways do you use observation to influence how you support children? #BeingMe

[Care Inspectorate @CareInspect]

Our contact centre will be open late for all services every Thursday between 16:00-19:00 during the annual return period. There will be limited staff available, so we ask for your patience while we answer your calls. Call us on 0345 600 9527📞

[Action for Happiness @actionhappiness]

Friendly February - Day 13: Smile at the people you see and brighten their day https://t.co/BZj11SfI1O #FriendlyFebruary

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

It's time ⏰ Children can now redeem their £1/€1.50 book tokens! 📚

From today until Sunday 23 March, children can swap their £1/€1.50 book tokens for one of our brilliant World Book Day books, for FREE!

Simply head over to your nearest participating retailer with your token. ✨

Which book will you choose?

https://t.co/s6u6egyW8X

#ReadYourWay #WorldBookDay #WorldBookDay2025

[South Lanarkshire Council @SouthLanCouncil]

📢 Apply now for 2025/2026 early learning and childcare funding!

Applications are open in all establishments. The closing date is Friday 28 February.

For more details, visit https://t.co/AFQ8t2d7XU or speak to staff at your local establishment.

[Froebel Trust @FroebelTrust]

NEW TICKETS RELEASED
Due to popular demand, we have increased the capacity of our conference on 29 March in Sheffield.
https://t.co/Gu097gSswq
Speakers: @dr_sramlouis Jane Whinnett & @CathyNutbrown. Workshop choices: Clay, sewing & weaving, woodwork, Treasure Baskets and heuristic play. #earlyyears #earlychildhoodeducation #ECEC

[ES Team ELC @ESTeamELC]

Early language and communication series:
Find out more about Chatting Together to nurture early communication: https://t.co/XKbTPdycnd
@rcsltscot @earlyyearsscot @NHS_Education

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Do you have a specialism in Additional Support Needs (ASN)? If so, why not apply to become an Education Scotland Associate (ESA)?

We have 5 new posts available. Find out more here: https://t.co/r9UXSuOLwT

[CIVickyLamb @CIVickyLamb]

First peer learning session of the year today! Looking forward to seeing past cohort participants as we explore ‘Implementing and Sustaining Good Practice’. #elcimprove @CareInspect @CI_LindaF @ELCBrookesH @ELCLesleyCI

[SLT South Lanarkshire @SLTSouthLAN]

Here is a clip by Bryony Rust, Speech and Language Therapist (Salt by the Sea), with information on how Mr Potato Head can support your child's communication development!
https://t.co/pozG4sDsU0

[CYP Occupational Therapy (NHS Lanarkshire) @OccupationalTh4]

This month, we are going to be sharing some advice on developing your child’s fine motor skills.

[World Book Day UK 📚 @WorldBookDayUK]

Catch up on all our webinar recordings to learn about our 2025 campaign and discover how you can help inspire children to read for fun. 📚

Find all the links on our events page: https://t.co/asyhE48ntN

[SLC Early Learning @SLCEarlyLearn]

Well Done Woodhill ELC 👏

[ES Team ELC @ESTeamELC]

Section 5.4 of Realising the Ambition explores parental engagement, parental involvement and family learning. Click here to find out more: https://t.co/Aj7EnPZxKe #BeingMe

[Glow Scot @GlowScot]

💡 As we begin the new term it’s a good time to remember that you should always act online as you would in the classroom – usernames, passwords and other information should not be shared or posted publicly on social media.

👉https://t.co/fhlAPZxg68

#howtoglow

[Education Scotland @EducationScot]

Did you know we delivered 491 professional learning events in 2024? We've refreshed our list of events to support your professional learning in 2025. New sessions are continually added, so why not take a look at what's coming up & bookmark this page 👇 https://t.co/2ZCgBWsJ2P

[ES Team ELC @ESTeamELC]

🚨 We are thrilled to launch national key messages to support early interaction from pre-birth. These key messages will empower parents and carers to foster strong connections from the start. Let’s make every interaction count! Chatting Together: https://t.co/ERAKn62sv8

[South Lanarkshire Council @SouthLanCouncil]

While we understand that this may cause inconvenience to families, the health and safety of our children, young people and staff is our priority.

[South Lanarkshire Council @SouthLanCouncil]

Staff and pupils should not travel to these establishments tomorrow.

Arrangements will be made to support continued learning for pupils where possible using appropriate resources, including the use of digital platforms.

[South Lanarkshire Council @SouthLanCouncil]

Weather Warning – schools closure

Due to the Red weather warning issued for much of Scotland, including South Lanarkshire, the decision has been taken to close all our schools and nurseries tomorrow, Friday 24 January 2025.