Continuing Professional Development Early Education ... · Understanding Observation—the key to...

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Community Services

Early Years Service

Continuing Professional Development

Early Education &

Childcare

2013 – 2014

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Contents Contents Page 3 Introduction Page 4 First Aid Page 6 Bookbug Pirate Pack Training Page 7 Bookbug Session Leader Training Page 8 Gaelic Bookbug Session Leader Training Page 9 Understanding Observation—the key to responsive planning Page 10 Development Day for Primary 1 Staff Page 12 Introduction to Child Protection for Early Years Page 14 Child Protection Identifying Concern Page 15 Understanding the Importance of Play (Under 3s) Page 16 Literacy—the Language of Play Page 18 Outdoor Learning Page 20 Parents as Partners Page 22 Numeracy—A World Full of Numbers Page 23 Food Handling and Infection Control Page 24 Tears & Tantrums and Independence & Self Esteem (for Childminders) Page 25 Once Upon a Time (Storytelling & Drama) Page 26 Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Level One Page 27 Talking and Thinking Floorbooks Level Two Page 28 Music on the Move Early Years Page 29 Child Protection Guidelines Page 30 GIRFEC Guidelines

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Introduction

These courses are free and open to all Education staff, Childcare workers and Childminders within Argyll and Bute. Places are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. If courses are oversubscribed it may be necessary to limit the number of places per group. Please book as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. If there is a waiting list, we will confirm your place as soon as one becomes available. Please supply us with an email address (for schools this should be your enquiries email) and we will email you a reminder of the course approximately two weeks prior to the date. At this time, we will also email you a pre learning log for completion which will enable the tutor to tailor the course accordingly. If you cannot attend, please inform us as soon as possible as there may be a waiting list Email [email protected] A £30 administration fee applies to all those who fail to attend without notice. We require this cancellation 7 days in advance of the course in order to help us to fill the space and avoid unnecessary catering costs. ALL CANCELLATIONS HAVE TO BE MADE BY EMAIL Lunch will be provided free of charge at all day events (please outline any dietary requirements); tea and coffee will also be provided if possible, this is dependent on venue. To book a place on any of these courses, please complete the enclosed training application form (this is available electronically if preferred) and return to: Sheena Stewart Argyll House Alexandra Parade Dunoon PA23 8AJ or email [email protected]

By 6th September 2013 (Courses taking place in September will be confirmed asap, further courses will be confirmed week commencing 23rd September 2013).

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First Aid

The goal of this workshop is to give people information on different first aid situations they may encounter whilst looking after children and how to deal with them. It also looks at how to recognise and respond to serious medical conditions and injuries. The course includes training on shock, bleeding, burns, scalds, choking, broken bones, head injuries, bites, eye injuries. It also covers awareness and recognition of meningitis and anaphylactic shock, the contents of a first aid kit and the recording of accidents and incidents. Please note, whilst this workshop will give people valuable information on how to deal with various first aid situations, it is not a qualification.

Oban Thursday 12th September 2013

Corran Halls 9:30 am—3:30 pm

Course Reference No EY001

Dunoon Thursday 26th September 2013

Dunoon Hostel 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Tarbert Monday 28th October 2013

Templar’s Hall 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Helensburgh Tuesday 5th November 2013

RSR Braeholm 9:30 am—3:30 pm


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First Aid

Inveraray Saturday 9th November 2013

Loch Fyne Hotel 9:30 am—3:30 pm


This course will be delivered by Anne Brown First 4 LIFE

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Bookbug Pirate Pack Training The Bookbug Pirate Pack has been designed to support children’s love of books and encourage their first attempts at writing and drawing. It is gifted to children at the age of three via their nursery. This course aims to show staff how the Bookbug Pirate Pack can be integrated into the practice of Early Years settings. Research shows us that in order to impact on parents’ behaviour and encourage them to read at home with their child, the Bookbug packs need to be gifted effectively and parents need to be involved in the process. The Bookbug Pirate Pack is an effective tool offering strong links with Curriculum for Excellence. We will discuss how it can be used to support Early Level experiences and outcomes.

Rothesay

Monday 2nd September 2013 Victoria Hotel

4:00—5:30 pm Course Reference No EY006

Tarbert

Wednesday 4th September 2013 Templar’s Hall 1:30—3:00 pm


Islay Thursday 5th September 2013

Columba Centre 4—5:30 pm


These courses will be delivered by

Scottish Book Trust

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Bookbug Session Leader Training

Bookbug Sessions are held across Argyll & Bute in libraries, community centres, schools and other local venues. The aim of the sessions is to install music and books at the heart of the parent/child relationship at home while raising awareness of the links between singing and rhyming with babies & young children and early literacy development This training will include:

An introduction to the Bookbug Early Years Programme A core bank of songs and rhymes for young children Child development, the benefits or rhymes and songs for

language skills, musical skills, motor skills, social skills and numeracy skills.

Choosing appropriate songs, looking at pitch, rhythm, text and structure

Choosing books for young children and tips for reading with them Having fun with lycra

Inveraray

Thursday 6th February 2014 Loch Fyne Hotel

9:30 am—3:30 pm Course Reference No EY009

Inveraray

Saturday 8th February 2014 Loch Fyne Hotel


This training will be delivered by Linda Burgar and Lorna Cameron

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Gaelic Bookbug Session Leader Training

For all those who are interested in delivering Bookbug Sessions in Gaelic

Oban Friday 13th September 2013

Furan (new Gaelic centre at the Corran Halls)


This course will be delivered by Linda Burgar

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Understanding Observation—the key to responsive planning

This course will focus on a new resource published by Children in Scotland “The cycle of observation, assessment and planning: a guide for early years practitioners”. The course will be delivered by Chris Miles who was lead advisor in the development of this resource. When you are so busy and time is so precious, how can you build in time to: Stand back, watch children and listen to them? Know when you have seen something significant and note it down? Think deeply about what you have seen? Communicate in a meaningful way with parents? “Skillful and purposeful” observation, assessment and planning is key to successful implementation of both Scotland’s Pre-birth to Three guidance and the Early Level of Curriculum for Excellence. This course will help practitioners gain a deeper understand of its value, and of the processes involved.

Inveraray Tuesday 17th September 2013

Argyll Hotel 9:30 am—3:30 pm

Course Reference No EY012 This course is designed specifically for Pre 5 Practitioners

This course will be delivered by Chris Miles

Chris Miles was awarded an MBE for services to education and young people. She has been a primary school teacher, depute head of a Children's Centre, and was for twenty years Head Teacher of a flagship nursery school in Fife, before becoming a Quality Improvement Officer for Fife Council Education Service. Chris is now engaged in freelance work.

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Development Day for Primary One Staff

Inveraray Wednesday 18th September 2013

Argyll Hotel 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Morning Session Understanding Observation—the key to responsive planning

This training session will focus on a new resource published by Children in Scotland “The cycle of observation, assessment and planning: a guide for early years practitioners”. This training session will be delivered by Chris Miles who was lead advisor in the development of this resource. When you are so busy and time is so precious, how can you build in time to: Stand back, watch children and listen to them? Know when you have seen something significant and note it down? Think deeply about what you have seen? Communicate in a meaningful way with parents? “Skillful and purposeful” observation, assessment and planning is key to successful implementation of both Scotland’s Pre-birth to Three guidance and the Early Level of Curriculum for Excellence. This training session will help teachers gain a deeper understanding of its value, and of the processes involved.

This course will be delivered by Chris Miles

Chris Miles was awarded an MBE for services to education and young people. She has been a primary school teacher, depute head of a Children's Centre, and was for twenty years Head teacher of a flagship nursery school in Fife, before becoming a Quality Improvement Officer for Fife Council Education Service. Chris is now engaged in freelance work.

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Development Day for Primary One Staff

Afternoon Session Bookbug Primary 1 Family Pack CPD

This autumn, the Bookbug Primary 1 Family Pack will be given to every P1 child in Scotland in celebration of Book Week Scotland – 25th November to 1st December 2013. Each pack contains the three books shortlisted for this year's Scottish Children’s Book Awards, an activity book, A Wee Storybook About Me and a book from Road Safety Scotland. The Bookbug Primary 1 Family Pack is to encourage parents and children to have fun together at home, reading 3 picture books, and voting for their favourite one at school or at their local library. Promotion of the pack at school and in the library will help promote stronger links between home and school, home and library, and school and the library to increase children’s literacy attainment in their first term of primary school. This afternoon training session will be a fun, interactive and informative session delivered by the Scottish Book Trust. All attendees will receive practical advice about making the best use of this free resource. Bookbug Primary 1 CPD will cover the following:

Fun and practical Bookbug Primary 1 Family Pack gifting ideas and why these are important

Involving parents in Bookbug gifting events Joined up approaches between libraries and school Participating in the 2013 Scottish Children’s Book Awards

This training will be delivered by

Scottish Book Trust

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Introduction to Child Protection for Early Years

This training offers an introduction to child protection for anyone working across Early Years settings. It is particularly relevant for workers with some direct/indirect contact with children and their families and those who want to use this as a first step to further training in this area. Learning Outcomes:

Understand the Getting It Right For Every Child (GIRFEC) approach and what is meant by “it’s everyone’s responsibility to protect children” Be familiar with child protection legislation, policy and guidance Recognise concerns about children and identify possible risks and signs of abuse and neglect Understand methods of communicating with children and young people according to age and stage of development Be confident about talking with and listening to children Know what to do if you are worried about a child and how to take immediate action Know when to seek appropriate supervision/support and where to look for it

Inveraray Thursday 3rd October 2013

Inveraray Conference Centre 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Inveraray Saturday 5th October 2013



Campbeltown Saturday 26th October 2013

The Aqualibrium 9:30 am—3:30 pm


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Introduction to Child Protection for Early Years

Inveraray Wednesday 26th February 2014



Inveraray Saturday 8th March 2014



This course will be delivered by Alex Honeyman, Interagency CP Training Coordinator

and Lorna Cameron, Early Years & Family Support Worker

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Child Protection—Identifying Concerns

This training is aimed at helping staff and volunteers who carry out direct or regular work with children and/or their families contribute to the protection of children at risk. It offers a progression from Introduction to Child Protection training to give more in depth knowledge and understating in relation to identifying child protection concerns. This course takes a more in depth look at the different types of abuse and neglect, and is aimed at helping participants recognise the signs and indicators that a child may be at risk. It is particularly relevant for staff who:

Have a role in protecting children and promoting their well-being May be asked to contribute to assessments of children, including

assessments of risk May provide on-going support

By the end of this training, participants will: Be familiar with the nature and prevalence of abuse and neglect and

the potential impact of specific issues on children’s wellbeing Understand the differences between a child in need and those in

need of protection, and how to act upon concerns Know what to do to support children in line with Getting It Right for

Every Child (GIRFEC) Understand and appreciate the roles and responsibilities of each

discipline/agency in protecting children Be able to contribute to the assessment and management of risk within families

Inveraray Saturday 22nd March 2014



This course will be delivered by Alex Honeyman, Interagency CP Training Coordinator

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Understanding the Importance of Play A development day for staff working with under 3s

Throughout this fun and informative training session participants will:

Gain a better understanding of early brain development working through Pre-birth to Three resources

Look at the development of play through schemas Explore early literacy development and the importance of working in

partnership with parents Engage in a range of practical play experiences which recognise and

support children’s learning and development through purposeful play Share knowledge and examples of good practice within a learning

community

The course will make reference to the recently published Play Strategy for Scotland and link closely with play@home and Play Talk Read

Islay Tuesday 24th September 2013

The Columba Centre 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Inveraray Saturday 2nd November 2013



Inveraray Wednesday 26th March 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre


This course will be delivered by Margaret Dalgleish and Jeanette McGourlay

Early Years & Family Support Workers

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Literacy—the Language of Play

An exciting new training opportunity explaining the role of play in enhancing children’s language, literacy and communication skills. This course is aimed at all practitioners working with young children. It will examine the planning, creation and development of language rich indoor play environments. The course will offer:

Inspirational starting points for language based play activities Ideas for developing and extending vocabulary through play Guidance on providing structured activities to encourage and support speaking, listening, reading and writing Suggestions for planning the role of the adult within play

The workshop will include hands-on activities, power point presentations and a set of useful hand-outs for all participants.

Dunoon Tuesday 1st October 2013



Tarbert Wednesday 2nd October 2013



Oban Thursday 3rd October 2013

Corran Halls 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Helensburgh Friday 4th October 2013

RSR Braeholm 9:30 am—3:30 pm


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Literacy—the Language of Play

Workshop participants will need to bring the following essential items to the workshop:

2 carrier bags of junk boxes A glue stick, sellotape, scissors 2 adult hats (the more unusual the better) 2 pieces of fabric approximately 2 x 1m each (plain or patterned) A pack of felt tip pens 8 A4 sheets of card

This course will be delivered by Neil Griffiths, Corner to Learn

Neil was a Primary School Head Teacher for 13 years before taking on the role of director of a National Literacy Project for the Basic Skills Agency. The agency allowed Neil to promote his Story Sack idea to schools and communities throughout the U.K. Neil also writes his own children’s picture books and runs a extensive training programme which he has delivered worldwide.

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Outdoor Learning

This is an active and engaging course that will give you inspiration, practical ideas and resources to help you provide inspiring and powerful learning opportunities for your children. Who Should Take This Day Course? This course is of particular interest to those who work within Early Years in a professional or voluntary capacity. Learning Outcomes:

You will feel inspired to increase the regularity and breadth of your

outdoor learning and play opportunities Have gained new ideas and practical activities to undertake Know sources of more ideas and resources available free Have seen examples of good practice in outdoor learning & play

from around Scotland and Europe Have shared and discussed challenges and concerns about taking

learning outside more regularly

Inveraray Friday 6th December 2013



Inveraray Saturday 7th December 2013



Dunoon Friday 31st January 2014



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Outdoor Learning

Tarbert Wednesday 5th February 2014



Please come dressed in suitable warm and waterproof clothing as you will be outside for a significant part of the day

This course will be delivered by Grounds for Learning

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Parents as Partners

During this course, the trainer will share methodologies and approaches to working with parents and carers in partnership to support the whole child in their settings. Aims:

Discuss how to involve parents and carers in a collaborative approach to learning Examine the value of purposeful involvement Explore techniques used to involve parents, carers and the wider community

Learning Outcomes:

Review the role of parents and carers in your setting Identify action points to raise parental and carer involvement in their child’s education Create a communication book and raise ‘community’ involvement

We have tried, where possible, to secure in-service days for this training

across the Authority

Isle of Bute Wednesday 12th February 2014

Rothesay Joint Campus 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Dunoon Tuesday 18th February 2014

Dunoon Grammar School 9:30 am—3:30 pm


Lochgilphead Wednesday 19th February 2014

Lochgilphead Joint Campus 9:30 am—3:30 pm


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Parents as Partners

Oban

Thursday 20th February 2014 Corran Halls


Campbeltown

Friday 21st February 2014 Campbeltown Grammar School


Helensburgh

Monday 17th March 2014 Hermitage Academy 9:30 am—3:30 pm


This course will be delivered by

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Numeracy

A World Full of Numbers All early childhood practitioners have the responsibility of supporting our children in the development of their numerical skills then challenging, supporting and enhancing each learner to ensure that they develop and consolidate their skills. The training will look at ;

Ways of implementing the next stages in numeracy across our children’s learning

Traditional core experiences and play opportunities to expand and enhance children’s numeracy skills and confidence

A range of techniques and strategies to bring numeracy to life within your learning environment in a way that is fun and

engaging for all involved

Inveraray

Friday 1st November 2013 Inveraray Conference Centre


Inveraray

Monday 18th November 2013 Inveraray Conference Centre


This course will be delivered by Alice Sharp, Experiential Play

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Food Handling and Infection Control

The following syllabus is for a bespoke course designed for volunteers and workers in the childcare sector. It takes the key principles from the REHIS Elementary Food Hygiene Course and the REHIS Control of Infection Course and relates these to a child care environment. The course will be informal and interactive using quizzes, card games, a DVD and a group workbook to cover the syllabus while maintaining interest and focusing on practical skills. There will be no exam but participants will receive a certificate of attendance after the completion of the course. They will also each receive a copy of the Elementary Food Hygiene Handbook and the Elementary Infection Control handbook. A CD with templates for hygiene records that would be expected in a child care environment will also be provided.

Simple bacteriology Food poisoning and its prevention Prevention of contamination of food Personal hygiene Cleaning and disinfection Legal requirements

Inveraray Wednesday 15th January 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre


Inveraray

Saturday 18th January 2014 Loch Fyne Hotel


This course will be delivered by Sheila Baird of EnCat

Environmental Consultancy and Training

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Tears & Tantrums

Independence & Self Esteem

A one day course for childminders

Morning session—Tears & Tantrums This is a fun, interactive session providing tips and techniques on how to manage challenging behaviour confidently; The session will look at:

Fussy eating Tantrums Outings

Afternoon session—Independence & Self Esteem The idea behind providing an enabling environment is to help children gain independence skills, make choices and gradually take responsibility. This helps children to learn that they are competent and can be trusted and so supports their self-esteem. This workshop covers:

How routines support learning and development How to deal positively with conflict How to facilitate children’s personal care

Inveraray Saturday 22nd February 2014



This course will be delivered by SCMA

The Scottish Childminding Association

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Once Upon a Time

Storytelling and Drama for Wee Ones

Storytelling enhances interaction between and with young children, leading them to an enriching, confidence building experience involving vocabulary, expression, language, creativity, emotional intelligence, sociability and thinking. Our one day course provides staff working within Early Years with specific skills associated with storytelling.

Inveraray

Friday 28th February 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre


Inveraray

Saturday 1st March 2014 Loch Fyne Hotel


This course will be delivered by

Andy Cannon Associate Artist, Wee Stories Theatre Company

Wee Stories is the multi award-winning theatre company, which creates a high quality, unique brand of story-telling theatre for all generations.

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Talking and Thinking Floorbooks

Level 1

The course will include the motivational strategies developed by Claire Warden, International Educational Consultant, to promote effective communication and the recording through Talking and Thinking Floorbooks, Talking Tubs and 3-dimensional Mind-Mapping which are being acknowledged by inspecting bodies in the UK as incredibly effective recording and evidencing tools for young children’s learning and experiences. Aims

To encourage children to participate in the planning process, share knowledge and communicate their ideas with due consideration to the implications of brain-based learning and emotional intelligence To discuss the adult role in the consultation process through exploring the practical methodologies for recording children’s ideas and voices

Learning outcomes/objectives You will be able to:

Identify action points to increase the participation of children in planning Introduce a range of consultation techniques which promote the use of children’s ideas in developing a planning framework linked to the curriculum

Inveraray Wednesday 5th March 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre

9:30am —3:30 pm Course Reference No EY044

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Talking and Thinking Floorbooks

Level 2

This course builds upon the Level 1 course, exploring in greater depth the methodologies and theory behind Talking and Thinking Floorbooks, Talking Tubs, 3-Dimensional Mind-Maps, the Talking and Thinking Tree and Learning Stories. Benefits including having the opportunity to share with colleagues and experts their experiences to date, gaining one-to-one support in improving their own Floorbooks and consultation techniques. Aims

To analyse your practice in planning, observation and assessment and identify next steps To enhance your practical consultation sessions helping children vocalise and identify links in their learning

Learning outcomes/objectives: You will be able to:

Improve the quality of Floorbooks and Learning Stories Run effective consultation sessions using 3D Mind-Maps, Talking Tubs and Talking and Thinking Trees

Inveraray

Tuesday 25th March 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre


PLEASE BRING AN EXAMPLE OF A FLOORBOOK WITH YOU

These courses will be delivered by

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Music on the Move

Early Level

This interactive music session will give ideas to encourage children to get moving and dancing, incorporating songs and rhymes to develop movement, body awareness, coordination and social skills. It is a practical session which will include songs, rhymes, musical games and stories specifically for children in the early years, as well as looking at creative ways of using already-known repertoire. Music on the Move is intended for participants who wish to develop confidence and skills for musical activities. These fun sessions are supported by comprehensive hand-outs that cover all the course material.

Inveraray

Thursday 1st May 2014 Inveraray Conference Centre


Inveraray

Saturday 17th May 2014 Loch Fyne Hotel, Inveraray


This course will be delivered by Yvonne Wyroslawska

Yvonne is a musician who specialises in working with children aged from birth to 7 years. Following Kodály methodology, which uses singing as a way of introducing young children to music, she leads structured and creative music sessions which encourage young children to use their voices and bodies musically. Yvonneʼs work is influenced by Kodály, Colourstrings and Dalcroze and she has led many early years projects across the country.

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Child Protection

Additional Child Protection courses are available to book at;

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/social-care-and-health/child-protection-training-calendar

West of Scotland Interagency Child Protection Procedures All children have a fundamental right to proper care and protection. Children may need protection when their basic needs such as food and warmth are neglected or they may need protection from harm from other people. These West of Scotland Child Protection Inter-agency procedures are for all staff working within the West of Scotland Consortium areas. Everyone has a duty and responsibility to protect all children from harm. These procedures are to assist staff in identifying indicators which might suggest that a child is being abused or is at risk of abuse, advise what steps should be taken if there are concerns about a child, and describe what happens once concerns have been reported. The procedures also outline initial enquiries and investigations, Child Protection meetings and conferences and the range of possible resulting actions and outcomes.

http://www.online-procedures.co.uk/westofscotland/

Self Learning Pack Argyll & Bute Child Protection Committee expects that all staff and volunteers working with children and young people have, as a minimum, foundation knowledge of child protection. For those who are waiting to access training, a self learning pack is available to download and offers essential information on child protection issues

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/sites/default/files/ab_cpc_self_learning_pack_2011_0.pdf

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GIRFEC

Getting it right for every child (GIRFEC) is the foundation for work with all children and young people, including adult services where parents are involved. It builds on universal health and education services, commencing antenatally and continuing through the early years. For information on who to contact in Argyll & Bute in relation to GIRFEC and Argyll & Bute GIRFEC resources:

http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk/girfec For National Guidance on GIRFEC from the Scottish Government:

http://www.scotland.gov.uk/Topics/People/Young-People/gettingitright

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