1. Integration of ECEC: a Scottish perspective Marie-Amélie Viatte senior research manager

3. Childcare and pre-school at the national level One Minister for Education whose portfolio covers both pre-school and childcare Mixed funding: UK and Scotland Regulation/inspection: joint Care Commission and HMIE

4. Childcare and pre-school at the local level Different approaches to service planning and delivery Integrated as part of Community Planning Childcare inc. private nurseries, childminders, playgroups Pre-school inc. public sector nursery school/nursery class, private nurseries, (some) playgroups

5. Early Years Framework (EYF) 1 year old! Developed in partnership 1 of 3 social policy frameworks “Our children have the best start in life and are ready to succeed” Focused on pre-birth > 8 ECEC and other universal services key to prevention and early intervention

6. ECEC in EYF Flexible, accessible and affordable Strengthened ECEC to meet individual needs more effectively Improved early years teaching skills Increased qualifications of centre managers Long term goal of fully integrated pre- school and childcare services

7. Implementation Concordat and National Performance Framework Local priorities determined locally Getting it Right for Every Child – GIRFEC  SHANARRI  inter-agency working  Integration to include health, social work, police, housing

8. Moving forward More integrated, flexible delivery of services High quality ECEC for improved children outcomes Wider role of ECEC in family learning Simpler support for childcare cost Improved demand and supply match Realignment of financial resources

9. Further details: www.scotland.gov.uk Marie-Amelie.Viatte@scotland.gsi.gov.uk Tel: +44 131 244 02 27 Merci de votre attention!