Early Years
This section is for people who want to know more about the Early Years related programme of work being taken forward by Health Scotland and our partners.
You'll also find links to Early Years learning opportunities and networks, research, publications and related websites.
Background and policy information
An introduction to what's driving our work on Early Years and why.
News & Events
Currently no forthcoming events.
Starting Out : Family resilience in the early years - 14 March 2007 - Royal Concert Hall, Glasgow
This conference highlighted:
• the importance of early attachment as a basis for infant well-being;
• how staff across organisations can work with parents to nurture resilience in children and young people; and
• parenting; how we can effectively use skills and expertise to engage positively with parents and families.
Attached are the presentations from the day
Promoting strengths and resilience in children and families; opportunities in early years work
Promoting infant mental health; supporting parenting and early attachment
Triple P Parenting; Why does Scotland need a consistent approach to parent education?
Mellow Parenting
Early Years learning
Details of opportunities for learning and training about Early Years issues and related networks for sharing knowledge and best practices.
EARLY YEARS RESOURCES
Early Years research
Ongoing research, evaluations, work on the evidence base and links to published research on Early Years.
Early Years publications
Listings of Early Years reports, evaluations, leaflets and other printed materials produced by Health Scotland.
Early Years links
Related pages and websites on Early Years for various audiences from Health Scotland, our partners and other organisations.