Applications will open on Tuesday 16 June for the early years footwear and clothing grant for academic year 2026/27 for parents/guardians of children due to access a place from the start of the new term in August 2026 (children whose date of birth is between 1 March 2022 and 31 August 2023 and any children accessing an additional year of early learning and childcare if they meet the eligibility criteria).

Applications will remain open until 4pm on Friday 10 July. Anyone missing the deadline will not be able to apply until the applications re-open in January 2027.

Payment of the grant will be made on 27 July 2026.

https://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk/EducationAndLearning/NurserySchoolPlaces/early-years-clothing-grant.aspx

With us coming to the end of the 2025 / 2026 session, we are making sure our records are up to date.

We are asking parents / carers to notify the school of any changes to the following personal details prior to the end of June:

• address,
• mobile / home and work telephone numbers,
• email addresses,
• emergency contact details

If you are applying for FSM/Clothing Grant, your details require to match the school records. If they do not match, there may be a delay in payments.

Please contact the school or email eaCatrine.PS@eastayrshire.org.uk

The kitchen requires to know the number of school packed lunches that need prepared for the summer trip.

Please complete the form below if you require one for your child. Please complete by Friday 12th June. Thank you

Summer Trip Lunch Requirements