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The Practices, Impact and Implications of Inspiring Scotland’s First Five Years - Inspiring Scotland

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The Practices, Impact and Implications of Inspiring Scotland’s First Five Years

Prof. Noah J. Isserman

“The complexity and urgency of our social challenges demand careful examination of emerging institutional and financing models that aim to meet them. Inspiring Scotland is such a model: a pioneer in venture philanthropy, it is notable for its targeted, portfolio-based approach and the large amount of public money it receives and channels. Those features attracted academic interest as part of a larger project examining the financing and future of social goods.”

27.01.2023

Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Fund Update – January 2023

The period from conception to the end of the second year is a crucial one for the development of babies’ brains and minds. Their later mental health and relationships are strongly influenced by what happens at this time and how well their parents and carers are coping with their arrival. It has been estimated that

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09.03.2021

Video: Outdoor ELC for Practitioners: What’s it like to work in a fully outdoor nursery?

Staff from all levels talk us through their experience of working in an outdoor nursery in Scotland. The Scottish Outdoor ELC workforce message is, ‘You have to try it!’

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11.04.2017

Active Play Evaluation Summary

Active Play: Physical Activity by Stealth. Download a summary of independent evaluations & research into Active Play.

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