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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Latest Information
Parents
Parents
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 and participated through stay and plays, information sessions, pyjama parties and received 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 to your child will greatly increase your child’s language skills and how well they do at school. The earlier we begin these activities with our children the better the results and the longer they will last.
This section of our website is updated regularly with ideas and suggestions to support the development of the preschool child. Please feel free to download, use and share these resources with friends and family.
If your child is attending a nursery or preschool that delivers the Getting Ready to Learn Programme you will be able to access more resources, ideas and activities through our dedicated parent area. To create an account please contact your child’s preschool who will provide you with an invite code and instructions noted in the setting tab area. Once you have an invite code please click here to create your account.
LET'S GROW
Information to help parents support their pre-school child's development.
LET'S MOVE
Ideas and activities to encourage your little one to be active both indoors and outdoors.
LET'S BE HEALTHY
Top Tips and advice on all aspects of your child's physical health such as keeping them active and eating well.
LET'S LEARN
Fun games and activities to help pre-school children learn. When young children play, they are learning at the highest level.
LET'S PLAY
Ideas and resources to promote play at home. Play is crucial to help young children learn and develop.
LET'S CHAT
Idea and resources to encourage chatting and communicating with your pre-schooler.
LET'S READ
Resources and tips to promote the importance of reading to children at home.
LET'S BE CONTENT
Information to help families support their pre-school child to be healthy and happy as they grow.
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Make a Christmas Garland!
Make a beautiful Christmas garland with your child, using our easy guide!
Christmas Garland Guide.pdf
11 Dec 2023
Reading with your Child - BookTrust
This is a lovely booklet from BookTrust. It encourages reading to the pre-school child for 10 minutes each day. &n....
10 Nov 2023
Halloween Activities!
Check out our fun craft ideas for some fun with your child this spooky season!
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26 Oct 2023
BOOK WEEK NORTHERN IRELAND 2023 BBC WEBSITE
Northern Ireland book week celebrates the joy of benefits of reading. Check out the link below to see many of BBC NI's f....
17 Oct 2023
STORYTIME FROM SPACE!
Story Time from Space is a project of the Global Space Education Foundation.
They send children’s books to the Int....
17 Oct 2023
How every child can thrive by five
"What if I was to tell you that a game of peek-a-boo could change the world?" asks seven-year-old Molly Wrigh....
13 Oct 2023
Getting Ready to Learn August Newsletter
Check out our August newsletter for fun things to do with your children this August!
24 Aug 2023
Getting Ready to Learn July Newsletter
Check out our July newsletter for ideas to keep your kids occupied over the summer!
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24 Aug 2023
52 Things To Do Before You Turn Five!
Check out our list of the 52 things your little one should do before they turn five!
52 Things to do Before You're 5....
04 Jul 2023
