Children must be given the best chance in life, says education convener

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Improving life opportunities for children and young people is the top priority for Renfrewshire’s new Education Convener, Councillor Emma Rodden.Visiting Glenburn Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC), Councillor Rodden saw first-hand how putting health and well-being at the heart of learning and teaching ensures youngsters get the best start in life and helps them to develop resilience that supports them throughout their life.The nursery has been praised recently in the Scottish Education Awards, achieving the Making A Difference award for their comprehensive approach to health and wellbeing, which includes supporting families and staff as well as children. Don't miss the latest headlines from around Renfrewshire.

Sign up to our newsletters here. They have also become the first nursery in Renfrewshire to gain a ruby level by Renfrewshire Council’s education psychology team for their work to nurture and support children’s wellbeing.During her visit, Councillor Rodden said the integrated approach taken by Glenburn ELCC was supporting everyone to thrive.

She explained: “It’s been a difficult few years for everyone. We know that many young children have not had the same opportunities for socialisation like their older peers had.“On top of that, their parents have also had limited opportunities for meeting up with friends and family as well as financial worry, all of which has an impact on their mental health and wellbeing.