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

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?

🧮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

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...

🧮 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! 👇 https://ow.ly/aq5g50ZKLI2

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! 👇 https://ow.ly/Lmtz50ZKLou

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. 🌿

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

📝 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! https://ow.ly/rQ7m50ZG2YS

🧮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

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

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

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🧮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

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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@connectedfalk.bsky.social and @digilearnfalk.bsky.social are coming together on Bluesky. One account, one place for all things digital learning, pedagogy and updates. 📣 Follow @digilearnfalk.bsky.social powered by Connected Falkirk 📣 Share and celebrate your practice with #digilearnfalk 🚀

📣 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

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

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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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 🤞

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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🥰

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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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

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.

⏰️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/

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

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. 👌

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

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. 💻✨

🔎 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.

➡️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

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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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 🤩