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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Tiny Happy People - Help develop your little ones’ communication skills.
For activities & advice visithttps://www.bbc.co.uk/tiny-happy-people
21 Feb 2022
Stages of Early Years Language Development
Stages of Early Years Language DevelopmentCheck out this great illustration highlighting some of the main stages of earl....
04 Feb 2022
Parent/Carer Workshop: Brain Development in Babies & Toddlers
Please note: this is not a practitioner course
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14 Dec 2021
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BBC Tiny Happy People are running two free virtual Stay & Play sessions this November
On Friday 26th November at 11am Coronation Street star Brooke Vincent and The Voice finalist, Leah McFall, will be....
23 Nov 2021
Support for New Dads from the Mental Health Foundation
Men are less likely than women to talk about their mental health; but help, support and advice is out there.
LET'S BE CONTENT
EA Seeking Public's Feedback on Special Educational Needs Information
The Education Authority (EA) is seeking your views on the informati....
28 Oct 2021
Nutrition Information Sessions - November 2021
All sessions are delivered by the Public Health Dieticians Group NI. You will have the chance to ask a registered dietic....
26 Oct 2021
Half-Term Outdoor Activities with National Trust NI
Keep the Halloween half-term horrors at bay with our frightfully fun family da....
24 Oct 2021
Halloween Fun from Play Matters
"As the nights draw in and we approach Halloween weâ€....
21 Oct 2021
Parenting Week 2021
What is Parenting Week?
Parenting Week is a celebration of the important role paren....
14 Oct 2021
