“I now know about child health and wellbeing, how to play and interact better with children. And what situations and circumstances can do to children “

Dad, Early Years Scotland Fathers Programme, HMP Barlinnie

Find out more about Early Years Scotland

Early Years Scotland is a charity which exists to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children.

We work with children and families across a range of services in local communities and in six Scottish prisons.

Great membership benefits with Early Years Scotland

You may be a voluntary committee, parent, childminder, parent & toddler group, a provider running a ELC setting or a student, or you’re just passionate about early years. If so EYS, has a membership for you!

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Professional learning with Early Years Scotland

Early Years Scotland offers a diverse range of professional learning opportunities to inspire, encourage and support your practice that includes both virtual and online professional learning opportunities.

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How you can help make a difference

You can help support our vital work with children and families through an individual donation, or by taking on a fundraising challenge.

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“I now know about child health and wellbeing, how to play and interact better with children. And what situations and circumstances can do to children “

Dad, Early Years Scotland Fathers Programme, HMP Barlinnie

Early Years Scotland is a charity which exists to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children.

92%

of parents attending EYS services report increased confidence, empowering them to give their children the best
possible start in life.

86%

of parents attending EYS services feel less isolated and more connected to other families, reducing loneliness and
improving mental wellbeing.

Pledge your setting's promise to the planet

Our partnerships bringing added value for members

Visit the Team ELC wellbeing hub

“I now know about child health and wellbeing, how to play and interact better with children. And what situations and circumstances can do to children “

Dad, Early Years Scotland Fathers Programme, HMP Barlinnie

Early Years Scotland is a charity which exists to make a real, positive difference to the lives of our youngest children.

92%

of parents attending EYS services report increased confidence, empowering them to give their children the best possible start in life.

86%

of parents attending EYS services feel less isolated and more connected to other families, reducing loneliness and improving mental wellbeing.

Pledge your setting's promise to the planet

Our partnerships bringing added value for members

Visit the Team ELC wellbeing hub

of parents attending EYS services report increased confidence, empowering them to give their children the best
possible start in life.

of parents attending EYS services feel less isolated and more connected to other families, reducing loneliness and
improving mental wellbeing.