Case studies
A series of case studies to showcase evidence-informed practice in Scotland.
Background
IRISS recently published a report, Rest assured? A study of carers' experiences of short breaks, which was undertaken to improve our overall knowledge and understanding of short breaks provision in Scotland.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
Background
Castlemilk Family Learning Centre provides care and education to children from birth to five years old (pre-school) and has capacity for 74 full time places. It is open 52 weeks a year.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
Background
Corsehill Nursery, part of Corsehill Primary School in Kilwinning. The school already provided a nursery for children from three to five years old. In 2007 North Ayrshire Council used funding from Scottish Government to pilot a project within the school to provide care for vulnerable children under three.
This case study is part of This is Where it Starts, a collection of seven case studies on work with children and parents in early years.
Apex Scotland is a third sector organisation working throughout Scotland to improve the lives of people who have offended or are at risk of offending. It is involved in a range of interventions: from developing employment skills, running a school inclusion unit, and providing drug and alcohol treatment and support.
Introduction
This case study describes changes to the interior design of a purpose built children’s home in Argyll and Bute, which has been used as a children’s home since May 2001. The home contains six bedrooms to accommodate the children and young people.