Playing with Nature, Mud and Getting Dirty
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Application pack
The Application Pack provides an overview of the programme and details of our application process.
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Stage 1: Complete a short online Stage 1 application.
Funding Applications 2023/2024
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN
The Getting Ready to Learn application process for 2023-24 is now open to all DE funded pre-schools, including pre-school playgroups, nursery schools and units (including special schools) and reception classes.
It is a two-stage application process:
Stage 1: Complete a short online Stage 1 application.
https://forms.office.com/e/EAwj802kHR
Stage 2: We will email you the link to the stage 2 application after stage 1 has been submitted.
This is a simple Microsoft Forms application, however, if you would prefer to complete a paper version, please email grtl@eani.org.uk and we will send you a printable version.
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Parents
For parents & families
Parents
Simple ideas, activities and resources to help your child learn, play, talk and grow.
If your child is attending a DE funded playgroup or nursery school in Northern Ireland you will probably have heard of the Getting Ready to Learn programme through stay and plays, information sessions, pyjama parties, book bags and home lending packs. Some of you may know the programme through Big Bedtime Read, our most popular theme.
As parents, you are your child’s first and most important educator. Playing, reading and talking together can make a big difference to your child’s language, learning and development.
Explore together
Little moments, big difference
Choose a theme for practical ideas and suggestions you can use at home.
