Flexible Childcare Services Scotland

We're proud to share how NatWest Social & Community Capital has supported our journey.

Thanks to their patient and flexible finance, we've been able to continue delivering support and making a positive difference in our community.

Their 2025 Impact Report is now live, showcasing the difference social investment is making to organisations like ours across the UK.

If you're interested in social investment, we'd encourage you to read the report and get in touch with their small, friendly team to find out how they may be able to help: https://rebrand.ly/natwestscc

More fantastic news as Anna Davis joins our Board of Trustees!

Anna is a Business consultant and executive/career coach and brings a wealth of experience in performance management and governance.

She is passionate about supporting children and families to reach their full potential and we're delighted to have her on Board! Find out more about Anna, her experience and why she chose to volunteer as a Member of the FCSS Board.

https://www.fcss.org.uk/board/anna-davis/

In our latest , our CEO Susan McGhee meets Jack Evans Senior Policy Advisor at the Joseph Rowntree Foundation to find out why 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty and what more can be done to lift them out of it.

Tune in now and find out why so many children in Scotland are in poverty and what more can be done to lift them out of it.

Can flexible childcare help?

Tune in now to find out!

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Pj7ZPc0KhNk
Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0O81zYXFetSmnIQsFVUKXv?si=HTXmeOJ0RMquM4m5royBvw

Also available on all major streaming services.

Another delivery to our Flexible Childcare Services Tillydrone nursery.

Find out more about the wraparound family support we provide as we go Beyond Childcare - https://www.fcss.org.uk/news/beyond-childcare/

It's delivery day🍚🌭🍋
Please feel free to come down and help yourself!😀

We're a finalist in the Social Enterprise of the Year category in Social Enterprise Scotland's !

This is a huge milestone for us and helps demonstrate our commitment to creating positive social change through the provision of .

Best of luck to all finalists in all categories! We look forward to seeing, meeting & celebrating with you at the ceremony on Wednesday 28th October.

Find out more https://socialenterprise.scot/scotlands-leading-social-enterprises-celebrated-as-2026-awards-shortlist-announced/

Our latest Connecting the Dot's Podcast is LIVE!

According to the Joseph Rowntree Foundation 1 in 4 children in Scotland are living in poverty and their modelling shows that 50,000 parents need to move into work, and 20,000 more need additional hours, to bring the child poverty rate down to 14% by 2030.

Can flexible childcare help?

Susan McGhee, Chief Executive of Flexible Childcare Services Scotland meets Jack Evans, Senior Policy Advisor at the JRF to get a better understanding of why so many children in Scotland are in poverty and what more can be done to lift them out of it.

Watch Now: https://youtu.be/Pj7ZPc0KhNk
Listen Now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0O81zYXFetSmnIQsFVUKXv?si=HTXmeOJ0RMquM4m5royBvw

We're pleased to announce that Hans Smans has joined our Board of Trustees.

Hans is no stranger to supporting children, having volunteered as a football coach, a chess teacher and a board member in a community-funded early learning and childcare setting in the North of Edinburgh.

Han's is also a highliy experienced marketeer and we're delighted that he has chosen to support FCSS.

Welcome to the team Hans!

Hans Smans - Flexible Childcare Services Scotland Board Member at FCSS Hans is a senior marketer who has worked across the UK and United States over the past 25+ years, leading marketing teams in the technology industry. ... Read more

As part of yesterday's the team Flexible Childcare Services Tillydrone took their children to Hazelhead Park just outside Aberdeen.

Find out what they got up to 👇

As part of yesterday's Play day 2026, 0ur team at Flexible Childcare Services Dundee created a local community map to help children and families to find new areas to explore and play.

The map highlights some of the wonderful natural spaces, landmarks and points of interest that can be found right on their doorstep, encouraging children to discover that play really is here, there and everywhere!

Playday 2026 - Here, There and Everywhere!

Today is Playday, the national day for play! It's a chance to celebrate the joy, fun and importance of play in children's lives and to recognise all the wonderful ways children learn, grow and connect through playing every day.

This year's theme, "Here, There and Everywhere", reminds us that play can happen anywhere. Whether it's in the garden, at the park, on a walk to school, in the living room or exploring the local community, every place has the potential for adventure, imagination and discovery. When children are given opportunities to play in everyday spaces, it helps them build confidence, develop new skills and create happy memories.

To celebrate Playday, we have created a local community map showcasing places for our children to explore and play, including Finlathen Park, Trottick Ponds and the Dighty Burn. The map highlights some of the wonderful natural spaces, landmarks and points of interest that can be found right on our doorstep, encouraging children to discover that play really is here, there and everywhere!

Keep a look out for our children out and about today as they explore, play, learn and enjoy all that our local community has to offer.

Play Scotland