Introduction

Exploring innovative models of ELC to sustain rural communities is a 9 month research project funded by the Scottish Government and EU Innovation Fund at a time of major changes in the funding and provision of ELC services. It has been led by Care and Learning Alliance (CALA) in partnership with The Shieling Project, University of Highland and Islands (UHI), University of Edinburgh, NHS Highland, Highland Council, Skills Development Scotland, Cantraybridge College and Connecting Communities.

Due to complete at the end of March 2020, the research has focused on 4 main strands of work:

A strong and sustainable workforce, alternative places and times, intergenerational partnerships and transport, including mobile nurseries.

Programme/itinerary:

5-6pm presentation of findings

6-7pm tea/coffee and opportunity to ask questions and offer feedback on findings

Additional information

• Parking is available on site.
• Fully accessible lecture theatre on the 2nd floor of Inverness College UHI
• A Cafe is available for light bites prior to the event

For questions regarding the venue, please contact events.ic@uhi.ac.uk

For questions regarding the event please contact e.stokes@calachildcare.co.uk