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News
First Go Play training completed in Dundee (Posted on 1st April 2010)
On 31st March Shona Robison, Minister for Health and Sport presented workers from Childcare@home in Dundee with certificates to mark their completion of the first OPFS play training programme funded by Inspiring Scotland’s Go Play initiative.
The training programme has been devised to equip workers to facilitate free creative and outdoor play with the children they care for.
Getting ready for the general election (Posted on 17th March 2010)
In preparation for the forthcoming General Election, we will be talking to lone parents to see whether they are registered to vote and also to discuss the implications of the election for parents. Parents who are not registered to vote will need to do so by 20th April if they want to vote in this election (assuming it happens on May 6th as expected). We tell you about the implications of registering and why this election could be important for you.
Barclaycard Horizons Programme (Posted on 26th February 2010)
Opportunity for Lone Parents
Dates for 2010
25th May - 11th June 2010
In Partnership with Barclaycard, and local service providers, One Parent Families Scotland “Choices” service is running a unique work placement programme.
Children in Need Award for Braes Centre
Braes Children and Families Centre has been awarded £5345
NUS Parent Trap event at the Parliament (Posted on 12th February 2010)
On 4th February, the NUS (National Union of Students) held an event at the Scottish Parliament to launch their campaign for more support for childcare costs for parents in further and higher education, a campaign strongly supported by OPFS
"Just Ask Campaign" (Posted on 12th February 2010)
The Scottish Government have launched a campaign for parents to "just ask" for help with any additional support needs that their children or young people may have in relation to their education
Looking for Board members in the Central Belt with time available (Posted on 20th January 2010)
We are currently looking for additional Board members who live in the Central Belt and who are not working full time. Members with knowledge of finance or experience in personnel matters would be particularly welcome. Board meetings are 6 times a year on Thursday afternoons. Anyone interested should contact Sue Robertson at our HQ office.
New Business Development Officer starts (Posted on 12th January 2010)
OPFS have a new Business Development Officer in post. Barbara Boertien started with us on 6th January 2010 and will be based in the Choices office in Glasgow. Barbara can be contacted through the Choices office on 0141 847 0444
OPFS looking for a Treasurer (Posted on 23rd December 2009)
We are looking for a Treasurer to join our Board and to take part in our Finance Sub group. Finance meetings are held early evening in Edinburgh approximately quarterly and Board meetings are held 6 times a year on Thursday afternoons. If you would be interested in helping us, please contact Rachael Gibbins, Finance and Personnel Manager. Please note that the Treasurer is not expected to attend all Board meetings.
65th anniversary parliamentary reception (Posted on 10th December 2009)
On 18th November OPFS held a 65th anniversary Parliamentary Reception, hosted by Joe Fitzpatrick MSP and addressed by Alex Neil, Minister for Housing and Communities. The Parliament also passed a member's motion congratulating OPFS on our anniversary. Parents who use OPFS services spoke movingly of the difference our help had made to their lives.