The Application Pack provides an overview of the programme and details of our application process.
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:
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.
Download Application PackFor parents & families
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.
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Choose a theme for practical ideas and suggestions you can use at home.
Ideas for home
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"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wright, one of the youngest-ever TED speakers...
Ag dul ar scoilClick to read this book, made with Book Creatorhttps://read.bookcreator.comCredit: https://www.altram.org/
Rhythm and Rhyme sessions introduce parents and children aged 0 - 4 years to the wonder of rhymes, songs and stories. Each session lasts 30 minutes an...
Padlet is an online virtual “bulletin” board, where students and teachers can collaborate, reflect, share links and pictures, in a secure location...
BBC's Tiny Happy People is a great resource for parents of young children packed full of ideas and activities that are perfect for keeping little ones ente...
What is small world play? When engaging in small world-play your child will be using their toys to create little scenes which will be ...
