Adventures with Alice has been designed and developed by Alice Sharp, this programme is designed to reignite your passion for play, promote the best possible practice and inspire ideas that will enable every child to grow and learn in your settings. Through your online subscription you have access to a series of training films, magazines and more. Sharing the latest on child development and learning as well as a collection of amazing practical play ideas.

Bookbug is Scotland’s universal early years book gifting programme and aims to inspire a love of stories, songs and rhymes from birth. The Bookbug Bags and Bookbug Sessions support families to do more of these activities, which help build bonds and develop relationships and most importantly, are fun.

We look at the quality of care in Scotland to ensure it meets high standards. Where we find that improvement is needed, we support services to make positive changes. Everyone is entitled to safe, high-quality, compassionate care that meets their needs.

Giving all children in Scotland an equal chance to flourish is at the heart of everything we do. By bringing together a network of people working with and for children, alongside children and young people themselves, we offer a broad, balanced and independent voice. We create solutions, provide support and develop positive change across all areas affecting children in Scotland. We do this by listening, gathering evidence, and applying and sharing our learning, while always working to uphold children’s rights. Our range of knowledge and expertise means we can provide trusted support on issues as diverse as the people we work with and the varied lives of children and families in Scotland. For training and events visit: www.childreninscotland.eventbritestudio.com

For 50 years, Consortium have been here to help by supporting learning when you need us the most. With over 30,000 products on offer, our expert account managers are ready to help keep your nursery supplies stocked while making the most of your budget.

The vision for our Do-BeMindful Initiative is to provide whole school/setting communities with the opportunity to learn the life-enhancing tools of Mindfulness in practical, fun and enriching ways.

Efficient Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) is a Scottish SME delivering IT and Audio-Visual Supply & Services. Our Demo Suite facility in East Kilbride is fully equipped with the technology solutions we offer, including Prowise Touchscreen’s and the Duo Flip interactive floor projector for Early Years. The Prowise touchscreen with MOVE camera and toddler mobile lift is adaptable and accessible for young learners. You adjust it to any desired height or move it anywhere in the classroom, and even pivot it horizontally into a touch table at the touch of a button allowing for game-based learning and collaboration. The Duo Flip is a secure, mobile system with an adjustable mount fitted with an ultra-short-throw Epson projector that is interactive with dual pen capability and displays on the floor or wall. The projector’s wireless connectivity means that content can be sourced from a nearby PC, with no ongoing monthly subscriptions. The Duo Flip is able to display in bright environments and uses no blue light. It Encourages a more active, immersive, and engaging experience whilst being inclusive for all and increases group collaboration which is Perfect Early Years.

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.

Experiential Play is an exciting and dynamic training company specialising in the area of Early Childhood Practice. We are passionate about babies, toddlers and young children, their families and communities and the need for early year’s professionals to consider the ‘whole’ child. For over ten years we have developed training programmes that are designed to empower, enrich, motivate and revitalise staff working with children and families across all age ranges and settings. We offer a variety of in-service training courses, which can be tailored to suit your needs. We are also an approved SQA centre offering Social Services (Children and Young People) qualifications at SCQF Level 6 (Level 2), SCQF Level 7 (Level 3) and SCQF Level 9 (Level 4) as well as Modern and Technical Apprenticeships.

Fischy Music is a child-centred and creative charity writing songs for and with children to support them in the good times and the tough times of life. Our songs are sung in nurseries and schools across Scotland and beyond, nurturing the emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing of children. - We work directly with children, locally and nationally, singing, writing and listening to songs in nurseries, primary schools, faith and community settings - We support adults who work with, or care for children by equipping them with musical resources and appropriate training - We provide online digital musical resources for early years settings, schools and churches - Our Health & Wellbeing songs and resources are inclusive and appropriate for all children regardless of outlook on life or religious belief Songs like You are a Star and Stronger can help bring children hope, let them know they are not alone, and remind them of their innate value. Fischy Music have a range of songs exclusively for 3 – 7 year olds. We believe in the transformative power of song in children’s lives to improve their health and wellbeing.

The Flexibility Pathway is a new software solution that has been designed to enable forward thinking childcare providers across the country to deliver a sustainable, accessible service that supports the diverse needs of the children and families that use it. The software gives childcare providers an opportunity to introduce a flexible service to the children and families they support, allowing parents to manage their work, training and education commitments. It also gives providers an opportunity to advertise their available childcare spaces and to get connected with parents looking for childcare, and childcare practitioners looking for work. The software also includes full nursery management functionality and a parent’s app that allows providers to manage their setting more efficiently as well as communicating to parents more effectively.

Prowise is a leading UK-Dutch company that invests in innovative high quality and reliable digital education solutions. Using our self-developed touchscreens, lift systems and user-friendly Presenter software, allow us to make learning and collaboration more accessible, effective and enjoyable. More than 20,000 schools, 200,000 teachers in 16 countries; including most recently every Primary School and Early Years in Angus Council and Clackmannanshire Council, make use of the Prowise Solutions.

SAIA aims to make sure that everyone understands the fundamental importance of attachment relationships throughout life by: - Providing training and consultancy in attachment and trauma to practitioners, parents and carers - Providing information through social media, conferences, events, newsletters and educational resources

TTS - To support development in a child’s most vital years, we work with the best early years experts to design essential resources for a happy and holistic learning environment. From the latest language resources to innovative ICT equipment, find everything you need to help them make the best start in life. Set the foundations for a happy future with our unique range of high-quality resources to create a safe and nurturing educational space.