New Gaelic Parent & Toddler Project
Care & Learning Alliance (CALA), and Bòrd na Gàidhlig (BnG) are working in partnership with Highland Council as part of a pilot project to develop a vibrant Gaelic 0-3 early years sector across the...
View ArticleEarly Years Early Action – update from Rena
Thought you might like an update on the Early Years Early Action project. I’ve made numerous visits recently to established partners, parents & children including toddler groups in Ormlie, Alness...
View ArticleEarly Years Early Action – Rena’s Update
How time flies when you’re having fun!! I’m sorry to say it’s been a wee while since my last update but I have been very busy. I am still working with all my partners and have just been introduced to a...
View ArticleWeddings @ CALA
Going by our Facebook stats, everyone loved seeing pics of Lorraine’s recent wedding (Lorraine’s our Family Support Manager) so as it’s Friday, we thought we’d share one more matrimonial event! This...
View ArticleHighland Public Social Partnership – could you make a difference?
We recently shared the exciting news about our new Highland Public Social Partnership with The Highland Council, Action for Children and Home Start. We’re now looking for volunteers to help families...
View ArticleKicking off the summer term with Broadford Family First
It was lovely to meet up again after the Easter break with the warm sun outside and lots of fun things to explore inside. Dough made with washing up liquid and flour, non-messy finger painting… …and...
View ArticleCALA PSP volunteers – inventive and resourceful!
After all their hard work on behalf of the PSP (Public Social Partnership) project, our Lochaber volunteers were keen to come together recently for some Christmas lunch. Whilst they may have missed...
View ArticleTrusted advice from First Steps Nutrition Trust
First Steps Nutrition Trust provides nutrition information and resources to support women who may become pregnant, pregnant women, and parents of children under 5. The Trust offers evidence-based,...
View ArticleSmart Start gathers momentum!
So I’m in my fourth week of rolling out the Smart Start packs through working with principle teachers or going and speaking with head teachers and early years practitioners directly. The first of the...
View ArticleSay hello to volunteers Charlotte & Nikki!
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK and it’s taking place now, from the 1st – 7th June 2015. Care and Learning Alliance are...
View ArticleSay hello to volunteer Debbie!
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK and it’s taking place now, from the 1st – 7th June 2015. Today, we’d like you to meet...
View ArticleImportant survey for parents of 3-4 year olds
You may be aware that the Scottish Government proposes to increase the free childcare provision to 1140 hours per year for children who are 3 or 4 years old, as well as for 2 year olds whose...
View ArticleSay hello to volunteer Carol!
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK and it’s taking place now, from the 1st – 7th June 2015. Today, we’d like you to meet...
View ArticleVolunteers Week – final day!
Volunteers’ Week is an annual celebration of the fantastic contribution millions of volunteers make across the UK and it’s taking place now, from the 1st – 7th June 2015. On this final day, we’d like...
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