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.
Download Application PackThe Importance of Outdoor Play
The Importance of Outdoor Play
Posted: Wed 02 Sep 2020
As pupils return to schools across Northern Ireland, we wanted to share PlayBoard’s, new materials for primary schools and parents, highlighting the importance of playing and learning outdoors as the vital ingredients needed for a healthy and happy childhood.
“Playing and learning outdoors has never been more important. As formal education begins again for our children and young people, PlayBoard are advising schools that as a consideration of Education Restart, children spend more time outdoors. Evidence suggests that the transmission of Covid-19 is lower outside, and we know that time spent playing outdoors is of vital importance to children, boosting their physical and mental health, building their resilience, developing their self-confidence, and allowing them to let off steam.
“The outdoor environment can offer a wealth of learning experiences, supporting the curriculum in many ways such as learning through discovery and investigation, developing creativity and language skills, as well as measuring, planning and negotiating skills.
To download PlayBoard’s advice go to
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