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Aberlour Futures attend Northern Star Business Awards in Aberdeen
We were finalists for the “Inspiring Futures” category at the Northern Star Awards on Friday the 19th of April which was held at the P & J Live in Aberdeen. It was a night filled with celebration, even if we were pipped at the post! It was a pleasure to see all the amazing work…
Empower Your Childcare Team: Modern Apprenticeship Places Available in Social Services (Children & Young People)
Do you have staff that could enhance their childcare career through a Modern Apprenticeship? We’re delighted to announce that we are holding a virtual training session in June for childcare professionals interested in completing our Modern Apprenticeship programme in Social Services (Children and Young People). Our Readiness for Assessment training is a preparation session designed…
Jenni Emmanuel awarded Foundation Apprentice of the Year 2024!
We’d like to congratulate Jenni Emmanuel, who was crowned Foundation Apprentice of the Year at the prestigious Scottish Apprenticeship Awards. This recognition is a testament to her unwavering dedication, exceptional skills, and leadership potential. Jenni was nominated by the Aberlour Futures team whilst completing her qualification in Social Services (Children and Young People). Jenni attended…
Early Years and Childcare Online Training: February-May 2024
Join us for live webinars designed to boost your early years and childcare practice! Click the links below to sign up for our training sessions: Effective Communication with Children – 23rd March Exploring Children’s Rights in Childcare – 20th April Older Children Play! – 21st May Limited spots available! Register early to secure your place
Empower Your Childcare Team: Virtual Training for Modern Apprenticeship in Social Services (Children and Young People)
Do you have staff that could enhance their childcare career through a Modern Apprenticeship? We’re pleased to announce that we are holding virtual training session in March for childcare professionals interested in completing our Modern Apprenticeship programme in Social Services (Children and Young People). Our Readiness for Assessment training is a preparation session designed especially…
Aberlour Futures Foundation Apprentices: Spreading Christmas Cheer and Learning Valuable Skills
Building Skills and Holiday Spirit with Makaton Sign Language The talented Foundation Apprentices at Aberlour Futures Aberdeen are ringing in the holiday season with a heartwarming project that blends festive cheer with valuable skill development. Partnering with Queenswellies nursery in Aberdeen, they embarked on a journey to learn Makaton Sign Language, a communication system that…
Aberlour Futures Apprentice Shortlisted For Prestigious Award
We are thrilled to share that Jennie Emmanuel, one of our Foundation Apprentices, has received a nomination for Foundation Apprentice of the Year! This award, from Skills Development Scotland, recognises exceptional apprentices who demonstrate commitment, skills development and leadership potential. Jennie completed her Foundation Apprenticeship in Social Services Children and Young People at school with…
Aberlour Futures Aberdeen Named Finalist in Northern Star Business Awards
We are thrilled to share that Aberlour Futures in Aberdeen has been selected as a finalist for the Inspiring Futures category in the 2024 Northern Star Business Awards. This honour recognises the impact of our work in empowering and supporting young people to build fulfilling careers in early learning and childcare. We’ve worked with secondary…
Aberlour Futures Delivers Engaging Workshops for Little Clouds Nursery
Recently, we lead another successful interactive training day for our friends at Little Clouds Nursery in Aberdeen. Tailored to their needs, the workshops allowed staff to build skills in creative arts, promoting children’s rights, and effective communication. The nursery staff divided into groups that rotated through three 1-hour sessions. The smaller group sizes allowed for…