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Read Lesley's story of service transformation from an #ELC manager's perspective #ELC #Quality #Improvement #HGIOELLC #Management Care Inspectorate One Parent Families Scotland Flexible Childcare Services Dundee STV Appeal #RobertsonTrust Chance to Flourish Early Years Scotland https://www.linkedin.com//managers-story-transformation-d/

Learning about nature gives our children the tools they need to take care of our planet. #ClimateActio will be normal for them. Proud to be part of Thrive Outdoors at Inspiring Scotland. teamhttps://www.bbc.co.uk/news/amp/uk-scotland-50745314

TODAY IS THE DAY. You have until midnight to nominate yourself or someone who inspires you for this year's Women in Social Enterprise top 100. https://t.co/ThOoZqC7F5 #WISE100 https://t.co/38Mf3GRJhY

Important to see sector-wide recognition of the challenges Scotland still faces on poverty yesterday. Joseph Rowntree Foundation's report on poverty across Scot...land is a must-read: https://bit.ly/320JEvS Through our funds, we continue to work to support Scottish Government, the Third Sector and communities across the country to alleviate and overcome poverty.

Did you know you can choose to use your childcare entitlement for childminders as well as nurseries? Heres how it works parentclub.scot/articles/funding-and-entitlement-elc

WE ARE RECRUITING Are you looking for an exciting new opportunity which offers progression and continual professional development? Due to continual expa...nsion and growth, we are currently recruiting HOME CARE WORKERS for the following areas - Falkirk West Lothian South Lanarkshire - Clydesdale As a home care worker with ION, you will have a key role in supporting individuals to remain at home. We are looking for dedicated, caring individuals who have a passion for delivering a high standard of care and support to vulnerable adults and older people. We offer :- 9.15 per hour which exceeds the Scottish Living Wage. Competitively paid mileage Shift pattern which allows every second weekend off Training and development programme to support with progression opportunities Refer a friend scheme For more information, you can contact us on our Facebook page, email [email protected] or call us on 01506 896 610!

Well, our two year Charity Partnership with Sainsbury's Darnley has come to an end We are SO grateful for the opportunity they have given us over the past two... years... Not only have they helped us open Community Spaces and provided us with items for our visitors... The staff and customers raised a whopping 15k for the cause!!! AND many more people now know about Give a Dog a Bone, as a result of the exposure Sainsburys Darnley have given us. THANK YOU

Now this is my idea of #outdoorlearning

Calling all local entrepreneurs We would like to invite you to attend our Summer Fete on Saturday 22nd June, 2pm until 4pm to showcase and promote your bus...iness, There will be a number of stalls selling different items including candles, jewellery, home baking and make up. There are only a small number of stalls remaining to hire, if you would like to be one of the stallholders, please contact [email protected] Looking forward to hearing from you

Vote for a local business that's served families in Kilmarnock for more than 20 years Joan & the team go above & beyond to make their customers feel special

Gotta agree with The Urban Equestrian Academy on this one!

ASH Scotland Charter Champion and EYS CEO Jean Carwood-Edwards highlights the free downloadable Secondhand Smoke Parent Workshop Resource Pack. www.ashscotland.org.uk

Real wishes being granted! Jock's views and wishes really do help shape his #care #MySupportMyLife @Careinspect #HSCS Falkirk #CareSector #excellence Team Ion

Wheelchairs on ice - read more here http://ow.ly/vLls30oxTmI about staff at Beechwood and Parksprings care homes in North Lanarkshire when they wanted to try something new and unexpected with their residents....

Today we are celebrating care homes going the extra mile for residents across East Ayrshire!

Happy Easter from me to you - it's a pleasure to be working with such a super team with a massive commitment to #ContinuousImprovement and #ImprovementPlanning

A trio of orphan lambs visit a care home to help combat dementia. BBC Scotland News

What a fantastic resource! #AdolescentMentalHealth

This nursing home treats dementia with drumming

For Mothers Day @OPFS sends best wishes and admiration to those women who daily face the challenges of life to raise their children on their own. We think its time everyone recognises single mothers are amazing role models . Happy Mothers Day

What a super example of #BringingGenerationsTogether! Well done Care Inspectorate

Any individuals or businesses who would like to bring a trade stand to the show on 1st June, please get in touch! Just over 9 weeks to go till the show!

Love it #ELC & imagination

Happy Happiness Day Indi Youth

Heres our next tip for making the care environment more appealing to encourage older people to move more each day. Another coming next week. For further information on CAPA you can visit our web page at www.capa.scot.

People with dementia are being helped by these amazing horses

Can't think of a better #Socent to get 'mugged' by! Well done you two #Quality #ELC #TopJourney

Feeling chirpy for red nose day? #ComicRelief Ion Care and Support Services LTD

We have published a new resource full of good practice examples to give care services ideas on how to bring generations together in a variety of care settings i...n a way that improves the quality of their lives. It boasts examples from across the country of how people of different age groups can develop meaningful relationships and enjoy a rich variety of experiences. You can download the resource here http://www.capa.scot/?p=1660

Nessie is much more confident and gets involved in lots of activities read how the staff at Balmedie House helped Nessie improve her social skills and enjoy the fresh air here http://www.capa.scot/?p=1640

The right attitude goes a long way ......

Ion Care and Support Services LTD are leading the way by investing in quality and #ImprovementPlanning. This week we're demystifying the new Care Inspectorate self evaluation quality framework. This much more fun than it sounds with plenty of moments!

When we plan to get both ends of the age spectrum together - focus on the 'why?' Be clear about the positive outcome, benefits & impact. #fun #friends #Intergenerational #giggling #communication