Publication - Advice and guidance

Early learning and childcare: national induction resource

Published: 3 November 2023
Directorate: Early Learning and Childcare Directorate
Topic: Children and families, Education
ISBN: 9781835212738

Resource developed to support professionals in their induction to delivering early learning and childcare (ELC) – whether that is funded ELC or that which families purchase themselves. It sets out how they can expect employers to support them in their new role.

Supporting documents

Footnotes

1. Scottish Government (2015), Independent review of Scotland's early learning and out of school care workforces;

2. Rapid evidence review: Childcare quality and children's outcomes. Scobie G. and Scott E. (2017), (Page 11)

3. ADES Network, Care Inspectorate, Care and Learning Alliance (CALA), Children in Scotland (CiS), Early Years Scotland (EYS), Education Scotland, COSLA, National Day Nurseries Association (NDNA), Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), Scottish Childminding Association (SCMA)

4. National Induction support for childminders, Scottish Childminding Association and Your Childminding Journey, Care Inspectorate

5. COVID-19 Early Years Resilience and Impact Survey - report 4 final findings (publichealthscotland.scot)

6. Best Start, Bright Futures: tackling child poverty delivery plan 2022 to 2026 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

7. Funding Follows the Child and the National Standard for Early Learning and Childcare Providers: interim guidance - update - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

8. ELC for two year old children - Early education and care - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)

9. Leadership Logic Model - Scottish Social Services Council (sssc.uk.com)

10. Leadership and Management Development Toolkit - Wakelet