Early Years Scotland is committed to providing the very best start in life for every child in Scotland. We are the leading National Third Sector Organisation for children pre-birth to five. Early Years Scotland’s work can be explained as four strands:

1. Delivery of services working with children and families together
Our range of Stay Play and Learn services offer a two generational, play-based approach where qualified practitioners encourage and engage with young children and families to strengthen and improve confidence, attachments, interactions, shared learning and attainment.

2. Delivery of services for providers of Early Learning and Childcare
Early Years Scotland (EYS) membership benefits include helpline, curriculum, inspection and business support, professional learning opportunities, regular magazines and bulletins, members’ area on our website, specialist insurance and legal advice, policy templates and much more.

3. Delivery of high quality, relevant professional learning services for the workforce
Early Years Scotland delivers a range of learning opportunities for providers of Early Learning and Childcare, colleges, universities, local authorities and many more partners; a dedicated team deliver bespoke, high quality professional learning opportunities across the country.

4. Delivery of advocacy and advisory services relating to legislation, policy and practice
We are committed to ensuring we remain connected and fully engaged with developments, initiatives and debates on matters relating to young children and families. EYS engages with policymakers on a regular basis to inform and influence whilst representing members’ voices.