Space Place Early Years Centre

Everyday is a learning day full of natural wonder of the world and a sense of belonging at our centre 🌈Pedagogy approaches drives high quality practice and family connections @EducationScot @LintonLass @ReggioChild @southayrshire @CLD_SAC @PlayScotland @CareInspect

What a lovely morning at our baby & toddler group as we pop in to say hello to our families 🌈It is lovely to see generations of Children & Mums returning to our community group @SACEarlyYears @CareInspect @educationscotland @southayrshire Thanks to our FLT team for delivering 🫶

Our home link Astro Ted has a lovely new display created by our children and he is ready for new adventures with our families , he loves the sense of exploration and likes to share his little journal book with families too 🚀🧸

Families just a little reminder we are closed Friday 19th and Monday 22nd September , returning on Tuesday 23rd 🌈

This week we captured our 1st piece of child documentation from observing children at play ... we know our children are rich in knowledge and understanding of the world around them 🦕making learning visible in early years 🦕#play #beingme

We are delighted to be back for the new term and having a focus on our children and families. We are developing the playrooms both 2-3 and 3-5 following observations and 'all about me' booklets. Children are settling into the environment well. 🌈 @CareInspect @EducationScot

Our learning context is all about 'stories' and supporting children with feelings. The children are already using the 'colour monster' luggage check in point for wellbeing sharing at entry @ESTeamELC @SACEarlyYears @girfec @carole1thornton @UNCRC

Applications for early learning and childcare open Monday 3rd March. Places are allocated according our admissions priorities. You have all week to apply 👇⁦@SACEducation⁩ Register for Early Learning and Childcare - South Ayrshire Council south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/26976/…

Today was a memorable day as we received a 'buddy bench' from the pupils @pwkacademy . Our Child Committee are delighted with the gift. Thanks to @ThrivCom_EmpSAC @CLD_SAC for this project work. 🌈@ESTeamELC @STEMedscot @sahscp @southayrshire @CareInspect @SACEarlyYears

Professional discussions , looking outwards / inwards, child voice, stakeholders views ,we are very proud to share our 'Curriculum Rationale for Learning' well done Team Space Place @ESTeamELC @CareInspect @southayrshire @CLD_SAC @SACEarlyYears @LynnTaylorEdu @carole1thornton

Busy In service day looking inward and outward developing our Curriculum Rationale policy , moderating Personal Plans '2 stars and 1 wish' approach. Wellbeing walk 🚶‍♀️and Teacher Talk training @sahscp @southayrshire @EducationScot @ESTeamELC @CareInspect @SACEarlyYears 📝

The children are supported prior to our lunch experience in small groups linked to individual learning using a wide range of experiences to meet child development and progress #beingme @SACEarlyYears @ESTeamELC @southayrshire @sahscp @carole1thornton

Calling parents with pre-schoolers (inc deferrals)! Deadline 28 Feb 2025 for applying for Best Start School Age Grant Payments - apply now! For info on eligibility & to apply, look at School Age Payments here: mygov.scot/best-start-gra…

Happy Chinese New Year / Xīnnián hǎo to all those celebrating! #ChineseNewYear #LunarNewYear #TheYearOfTheSnake

@carole1thornton @SACEarlyYears @CareInspect @CLD_SAC @ESTeamELC @suzannezeedyk @southayrshire @sahscp @girfec @UNCRC Thanks 😊

@spaceplaceeyc1 @SACEarlyYears @CareInspect @CLD_SAC @ESTeamELC @suzannezeedyk @southayrshire @sahscp @girfec @UNCRC Great to hear

Our families have shared views of our early years centre. Feedback from our service users drives our practice at Space Place EYC🚀 @SACEarlyYears @CareInspect @CLD_SAC @ESTeamELC @suzannezeedyk @southayrshire @sahscp @carole1thornton @girfec @UNCRC

We are busy this week advertising our lovely early years centre across the community of Prestwick. We have planned Open Visits for children and families. Come along and have a tour of Space Place ELC @CLD_SAC @ThrivCom_EmpSAC @SACEarlyYears @southayrshire @sahscp

SCHOOL CLOSURES - Storm Éowyn All South Ayrshire schools will be closed on Friday 24 Jan 2025. This includes all early years’ centres, primary, secondary and special schools. All breakfast clubs, after school care and Council Lets in school buildings will also be cancelled.

We continue to gather family views to inform practice which helps shape our environment and interactions. We also observed children making informative choices displaying sensory exploration indoors and outdoors. @ESTeamELC @CareInspect @STEMedscot @SACEarlyYears #beingme

Families see below school admission information 👇👇