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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 10h

What a quick first term it has been! We are so grateful to you all for all your hard work and the positive differences you are making to your children, families and teams. We have loved working with you all this term and look forward to working with you all again in Term 2 🥰.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Life is better when we find something to look forward to. Join us for Optimistic October and discover ways to stay hopeful, even in uncertain times 🌈 actionforhappiness.org/optimistic-o... #OptimisticOctober

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It’s #NationalFitnessDay and to celebrate, we’re sharing how Froebelian principles support physical development in early years learning. 🤸 Did you know that the foundations of lifelong fitness are established in early childhood?

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

🧮This Maths Week Scotland explore our new ELC activity pack to support learning about maths. This resource provides adult-led experiences that support high-quality interactions and thoughtfully planned spaces. 👉https://ow.ly/hvZg50ZON3Z #MWS26

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ESTeamELC @esteamelc.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Drawn from #BeingMe, this new webpage provides a brief overview of the principles that underpin the early childhood curriculum for all children under three in ELC. education.gov.scot/resources/ea...

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

🧮 Would you like to know more about Maths Week Scotland and how you can get involved? Visit our newly launched webpage for lots of information on our new #MWS2026 activity packs, competitions and much more! 👇 ow.ly/aq5g50ZKLI2

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Maths Week Scotland runs from 19 September to 27 September! Visit our newly launched webpage for information on our new #MWS2026 activity packs, competitions and much more! 👇 ow.ly/Lmtz50ZKLou

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

We're delighted to announce a new series of free books for educators, in partnership with Bloomsbury Academic. Froebel in Practice is a series of short and accessible guides which explore a Froebelian approach in Early Childhood Education and Care. 🌿

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Taking care of yourself isn't selfish - it's essential. Join us for Self-Care September and discover small daily actions to help you feel calmer, stay resilient and show up for others too actionforhappiness.org/self-care-se... #SelfCareSeptember

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

📝 Planning your professional learning for the new academic year? 👀 Take a look at our professional learning offer for 2026-27. 📒 It provides an overview of our upcoming professional learning programmes, resources, events, and more! ow.ly/rQ7m50ZG2YS

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

🧮Two days to go! Apply for Maths Week Scotland Grant Funding by 5pm on Sunday 30th August! Schools, nurseries, early learning & childcare providers, community & family providers & other educational settings can apply for £250 or £500 towards their #MWS2026 activities! 👉https://ow.ly/q97W50Zztf2

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

In the first of a series of reels, our Chief Executive Donna McMaster, looks at the background to the Curriculum Improvement Cycle. Visit our Curriculum Improvement Cycle blog to find out more - ow.ly/hJbH50ZEAUH

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Don't miss out on this great opportunity! Get signed up by this Sunday! #MWS2026

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Melissa Clarke @missmclarke.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

We’re bringing our Falkirk Digital Learning Team presence on Bluesky together! 💻✨ For news, resources and digital learning inspiration, follow @digilearnfalk.bsky.social! Falkirk educators: please tag us and use #digilearnfalk to share your digital learning wins! 🙌

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

📣 Falkirk Digital Learning Team 📣 We are DELIGHTED to welcome two new Digital Pedagogy Teachers to our team! 🎉 @missmclarke.bsky.social and @mr-g-morrison.bsky.social join @kabercrombie.bsky.social and @mrsmjwilcox.bsky.social - we can’t wait for you to meet them! 🙌👏🥳 #DigiLearnFalk

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Following the excellent training by Screen Skills Scotland last session, we wanted to let you know about upcoming national Foley and Sound (Early Level) training on Teams in October which I am sure many of you will be interested in🤩. Click here for details and to register: rsvp.zkipster.com/_17707o

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 12/08/2026

For all of our practitioners who are a member of the Care and Support Teams page, please make sure you take a look at all updates which have been highlighted over the summer. Some updates include changes to nappy changing guidance and the replacement of Olle. Please take a look when you can😊

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

The sun is shining as a new academic year begins with so many possibilities and excitement ahead 🤩We cannot wait to work with you all again this year 🥰. We hope it is a great year for you all 🤞

Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

What a quick year it has been! We have loved working with you this year and we look forward to this continuing. We wanted to take this opportunity to thank you all for your continued hard work. We hope you all get time this summer to focus on yourselves and do what you love. See you soon🥰

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Carronshore Primary School & ELC @carronshoreprimary.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We are looking for a committed and dynamic individual to join the team at Carronshore ELC. Could this be you ⬇️⬇️⬇️ myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/fal...

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Senior Early Years Officer - FLK14337 | Falkirk Council | myjobscotland

View details and apply for this early years practitioner / child care / nursery role in with Falkirk Council on myjobscotland

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Care Inspectorate @careinspectorate.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

We're inviting care services to complete our inspection feedback survey to help us understand how feedback is experienced during inspections. We want to hear about what works well or not so well for you and your service when receiving feedback. 🔗https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/cSSumd7RYC

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

Cooking covers all areas of the curriculum, from making and reading recipes, counting, measuring, estimating ingredients and using tools and utensils. 🧑‍🍳 It is an activity that provides young children opportunities to explore and learn about the wider world around them.

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

⏰️2️⃣ weeks to go until the submission deadline for #STEMnation Award element evidence! Upload your evidence by Friday 26 June. See our NEW #STEMnation Award page for more information: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/stemnation/stem-nation-award/

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Education Scotland @educationscotland.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

🧮 The first round of Maths Week Scotland grant funding closes on 14th June! Find out more and access the application form 👇 ow.ly/js5650Z7Fyh #MWS2026

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

We are over the moon 🌙 for our newly minted @digital-schools.bsky.social Digital Educator Awards candidates in Falkirk! Massive congratulations to all, thoroughly well deserved! 🙌👏🎉🥳 Fancy joining the gang? There is a new programme about to start - see the DigiLearnFalk Team for more info. 👌

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Joyful June - Day 2: Say positive things in your conversations with others actionforhappiness.org/joyful-june #JoyfulJune

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DigiLearnFalk @digilearnfalk.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

That’s a wrap on Falkirk's Digital Learning Leadership Week 2026! 🎬 Thanks to the 145+ educators and 478 learners who joined us to explore, connect and create. Special shoutout to @jacobsquick.tips for inspiring our leaders and hosting the first Falkirk Battlemania! 💥 The momentum continues. 💻✨

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

🔎 Resource Spotlight: Curriculum Making with Young Children You may have seen our latest film featuring St Andrew’s Primary School which shows how the school uses Froebelian principles and Occupations to co-create the curriculum and meet children where they are.

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

➡️Drop-in sessions Thurs 21 May 11 30am & 4 30pm The @educationscotland.bsky.social #STEMnation Award supports ELC settings, schools & CLD providers to develop high-quality STEM learning experiences through #Leadership #FamilyLearning #Employability #LearnerPathways #EquityAndEquality bit.ly/4rkRfAo

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

The window for STEM Nation Award applications is open for all registered settings in ELC, primary, secondary & CLD sectors. To receive feedback in August, evidence must be submitted by 26 June. Evidence received after this will be validated at the start of next academic session. shorturl.at/Vtz6k

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Copies of the 2nd edition of Trisha Lee's fabulous book has arrived in Falkirk's Learning Resource Service. This has clear and detailed guidance on how to introduce sessions, making it work for all, understanding the impact and further signposts. Borrow a copy and be inspired 🤩

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ESTeamELC @esteamelc.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Supporting Early Child Development in a Screen-Using World Our friends in the National Early Language and Communication team are hosting a webinar on 27 May 2026 13:00 - 15:00 forms.cloud.microsoft/e/YmBnSCV5ij The session will be recorded and hosted on the open TURAS platform after the event.

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Happy Mental Health Awareness Week! 🎉🧠💙 May 11th - 17th 2026. This year’s theme coordinated by @mentalhealthfoundation is ‘Take Action’ to support good mental health. So of course we are very excited because that’s what we are all about at Action for Happiness! What action will you take today?

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Froebel Trust @froebeltrust.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Through play outdoors and in the wider natural environment, children can learn about living things and think about bigger questions of the environment, sustainability and climate change. 🍃

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 06/05/2026

Hi everyone, here is our ELC professional learning bulletin for May for you to take a look at 🤩. You can access the full year offer here: www.canva.com/design/DAGq5... . If you have any questions just get in touch 😄

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

The things that matter most are often the things we forget to prioritise. Join us for Meaningful May and make the most of each precious day 🌤️ Get your calendar here 👇 actionforhappiness.org/meaningful-may #MeaningfulMay

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

We hope you all have a wonderful INSET Day tomorrow with your colleagues. We hope you enjoy the day and leave feeling inspired 🤩 👏. We look forward to working with some of you tomorrow!

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

INSET Day 1st May-A wee reminder for anyone attending our "Inspiring New Learning for Children; role of the adult" CLPL on Friday. This will take place in St Bernadette's Primary School and the morning session is 9.30 - 12 and the afternoon session is 1-3.30. See you there if you have signed up 😄

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

We hope you have all had a chance to rest over the past few weeks and spend time doing what you love most 🤩. We are looking forward to working with you all again in Term 4 and we can't wait to see what this term brings for you all 👏🥳

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

Our team are wishing you all a wonderful break over Easter, either for the Easter weekend or longer break 🥰. We hope you spend time doing what you love most and find some time to relax and focus on you! It has been a very busy term and we can't thank you all enough for your hard work. Enjoy! 🥳

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Action for Happiness @actionhappiness.bsky.social · 31/03/2026

Life is happier when we go outside and get active. Join us for Active April and find ways to keep moving forward 🌤️🚴‍♂️🏃🌿 actionforhappiness.org/active-april #ActiveApril

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

This amazing job opportunity closes today. Don't miss your chance 🤩

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Maths Week Scotland @handle.invalid · 25/03/2026

📣 NEWS UPDATE: Responsibility for the #MathsWeekScot programme is moving to @educationscotland.bsky.social Planning is underway for the tenth anniversary of the programme. Further information will be available from Education Scotland soon. #MathsToday #UKMathsChat #EduSky

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Falkirk Council ELC Team @fceyteam.bsky.social · 25/03/2026

Friendly reminder - The Under 3's Senior Network will take place at Camelon ELCC at 3.30pm today. We hope to see you there 🤩

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Falkirk Pedagogy and Curriculum Team @pact-falkirk.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who made the Learning to Achieve Festival a success! 🌟 Thanks to our wonderful hosts for showcasing their practice. It’s been fantastic to see practitioners from all sectors coming together to share learning. Looking forward to seeing these ideas in action!

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Falkirk Pedagogy and Curriculum Team @pact-falkirk.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Play Network A huge thank you to the incredible team @beancross.bsky.social @beancrosselc.bsky.social for hosting our Play network with a focus on Numeracy and Maths. What brilliant rich discussion with colleagues across early level and beyond. Thank you to everyone who came along 🎉

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Lisa Boa @lisaboa.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

If you are passionate about supporting children with additional support needs, this is an exciting opportunity to come and work across Falkirk in the early intervention team @fceyteam.bsky.social

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Education Scotland STEM Team @stemedscot.bsky.social · 12/03/2026

Our Education Scotland STEM e-bulletin for March is live - packed full of news about resources, events and activities to support your STEM journey: blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/glowblogs/ST...

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Falkirk Pedagogy and Curriculum Team @pact-falkirk.bsky.social · 11/03/2026

Thank you to our settings that have all opened their doors for our Learning to Achieve Festival, we cant wait to hear and see the impact in our playrooms and classrooms. Tomorrow we finish the first week with an open doors at Library Services and Easter Carmuirs ELC :)

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