News for Scotland
What changed for nurseries in Scotland, from the Care Inspectorate, HM Inspectorate of Education and the Scottish Government, and what to do about it.
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The week in early years: 12 to 16 October 2026
What changed for nurseries and childminders in England and Scotland this week, from the official websites, and the dates coming up.
England and Scotland··3 min readOctober 2026
6 articles
- Safeguarding
Safety alert: only use baby sleeping bags with arm holes and no hood
A UK-wide Product Safety Alert tells childcare settings not to buy or use baby sleeping bags that lack arm holes or have a hood.
England and Scotland··2 min read - Funding and fees
Funded places for eligible two-year-olds: Holyrood committee backs the order
A Scottish Parliament committee has recommended approval of an order that protects funded early learning and childcare for eligible two-year-olds in Scotland.
Scotland··1 min read - Funding and fees
Childcare from nine months old: Scotland plans to consult next year
The Programme for Government commits to childcare support from nine months old to the end of primary school.
Scotland··3 min read - Workforce and staffing
Funded ELC staff must be paid at least £13.45 an hour
The sustainable rates guidance sets the minimum for staff delivering funded early learning and childcare in private and third sector settings.
Scotland··2 min read - Safeguarding
Scotland's new restraint law covers schools, not nurseries
The Restraint and Seclusion in Schools (Scotland) Act 2026 defines a school in a way that leaves out nursery schools and nursery classes.
Scotland··2 min read - Inspection and regulation
HM Inspectorate plans at least 150 ELC inspections this year
The inspectorate, a separate body since March 2026, has published its programme for 2026 to 2027.
Scotland··2 min read
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