In Conversation with.... Early Years Scotland’s Prison Service Practitioners

In this episode, Tracey Docherty (on secondment with Children's Parliament from Early Years Scotland) speaks with practitioners from Early Years Scotland who work on Early Years Scotland's Young Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment Programme, namely their Fathers' Programme.

he Early Years Scotland Young Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment Programme takes place in six prisons across the country. This includes HMP Castle Huntly, HMP Low Moss, HMP Greenock and HMP Barlinnie, HMP Edinburgh and HMP Cornton Vale. The programme has two components which includes the Early Years Scotland Fathers’ Programme and Learning Together Through Play sessions. The Fathers’ Programme covers topics such as brain development, attachment and bonding, child development, health and wellbeing, childrens’ rights, home safety, the importance of play and Getting it Right for Every Child (GIRFEC). The play sessions provide opportunities for prisoners and their young children and families to interact, improve attachment and confidence and play and learn together.

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This episode was recorded as part of our Rights-Based Practice in Early Years project, a legacy from our Year of Childhood 2021 campaigning.