Hello everyone,
Another fantastic week at Netherlee Nursery. We enjoyed lots of exploring ice, frost and outdoor painting! We are still busy making lots of festive decorations which are for sale as part of our fundraising effort. They are in the foyer of the nursery and if you would like one, a suggested cash donation of £1 would be gratefully received.
Upcoming Events
Please have a look at the parent calendar, available on our Netherlee Website, to see all the dates and times of the various events coming up. This link will take you straight there https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/er/sandnc/calendar.
Parent Meetings
Thank you to all parents/carers who came along to appointments over the last few weeks. Our team enjoyed sharing your child’s progress and next steps with you and we are always looking for ways to connect with our families. If for some reason, you did not make it to your appointment and have any questions, please let us know at drop off or collection time and we will be happy to arrange a chat.
Festive Stay, Play and Sing Along Session!
We’re excited to invite you to our special Festive Stay and Play session! This joyful event will be filled with opportunities for you to join your child in a range of festive, creative learning experiences — from sparkly crafts to seasonal sensory play. We ask that only one ‘grown up’ per family comes along to these sessions to keep our environment safe, relaxed and fun. To finish, we’ll come together for a cheerful sing-along to celebrate the season. So warm up those vocal cords and get ready to sing with us as we spread some holiday cheer! Please find the dates and times for your child’s group below:
Nursery Singalong Tuesday 9th December Groups 10.30-11.30am: Deers, Owls, Rabbits, Hedgehogs and Badgers
Nursery Singalong Wednesday 10th December Groups 10.30-11.30am: Otters, Foxes, Squirrels & Butterflies
Nursery Festive Party
The nursery will be having a Christmas party on Tuesday 16th December between 9.30 and 11.30am. If your child does not usually attend on a Tuesday as part of their agreed pattern of days, they are very welcome to come along at 9.30am and be collected by 11.30am on that day. We have heard that there may be a ‘special visitor’ on that day too- Ho Ho Ho!
Linn Park Visit
Groups of children will be given the opportunity to access local green spaces throughout the year. The local outing consent form completed when your child joined nursery covers these type of trips but we will remind parents nearer the time by email if their child is due to go so that parents and children are prepared and also so they can share their learning with families.
Nursery Registration for 2026/2027
East Renfrewshire Council invites you to apply for a nursery place for your child for 2026-27. Applications open from 1st December. Families of returning children may also wish to apply for a change of days etc, having not been able to secure their preferred pattern of attendance. The online application will close around the end of January. https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/early-learning-and-childcare
P1 Applications
East Renfrewshire Council invites you to apply for a P1 catchment place for your child at the preferred primary school for school academic year 2026-27. You must apply for a place at your preferred catchment school even if you intend to make a placing request to another school; this ensures a place is held for your child in the event of an unsuccessful placing request. If you intend to educate your child privately or at home, you should still inform your local catchment school of your intention.
For P1 catchment school applications you can apply online via our online application form, which can be found on Council’s website at https://www.eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/apply-for-p1 where you will also find a copy of the Council’s school admissions policy.
Online applications should be made from 1st December 2025 until 19th January 2026. Any catchment applications after 19th January 2026 should continue to be submitted using the online form. However, it is advisable, where possible; to make your application by this date as this provides you with the optimum chance of securing a place in your preferred school.
Catchment applicants must submit documentary evidence to validate the catchment application, including the child’s birth certificate, a child benefit statement where appropriate, the most recent copy of Council Tax Notice, most recent mortgage statement or tenancy agreement and recent utility bill. If your child is of Roman Catholic faith, as evidenced by a Roman Catholic baptismal certificate, and you are applying for a place in a Roman Catholic denominational school, you should also provide the Roman Catholic baptismal certificate.
Parents/carers are required to submit their documentary evidence digitally via an online portal. Guidance advising how evidence can be submitted will be provided in the automated response email, which parents/carers will receive only once a catchment application has been submitted.
Should any parent/carer not be able to apply for a catchment school place online or submit digital versions of the required documentary evidence, please contact School Admissions (details below), for further guidance.
Deferred school entry and eligibility from 1 August 2026: Catchment Residents
If your child will not be 5 years old on 1 August 2026, your child is entitled to another year of fully funded early learning and childcare. You need to let us know if you want to defer your child’s entry to school so that we can allocate them another year at nursery; even if deferring your child’s entry to P1 you must submit a P1 application and record your request to defer.
Should deferral applicants decide at a later date that they wish for their child to commence their primary education in August 2026, the School Admissions team should be advised of this as soon as possible. Late P1 applicants will be less likely to be allocated a P1 place at the preferred catchment school. If you wish your child to remain on their current attendance pattern this will automatically continue. If you wish to apply for a new pattern, you should also submit a new nursery application before the end of January 2026. It should be noted that new applications will be considered as priority 4 applications and there is no guarantee that requests will be granted.
For more information on deferring entry to school visit the Council’s website https://eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk/article/1334/Apply-for-primary-1.
East Renfrewshire School Admissions:
admissions@eastrenfrewshire.gov.uk
0141 577 3246
Voluntary Contributions to Nursery Fund
Voluntary contributions to our nursery fund play a valuable role in enriching the experiences we can offer the children. While core activities are always provided, these contributions help us go further—supporting special resources, workshops, outings, and creative projects that spark curiosity and make learning even more exciting. Every contribution, no matter the size, directly benefits the children by providing opportunities that enhance their development and enjoyment at nursery. We appreciate your involvement and engagement with all aspects of nursery life and look forward to working with you again this year. Contributions can be made via ParentPay. Thank you so much to those families who have already donated.
Achievements
We love celebrating the children’s achievements both in nursery and at home, and we’d be delighted if you could share special moments from outside of nursery too. Whether it’s learning a new skill, showing kindness, or simply making you proud, these experiences help us to build a fuller picture of your child’s development. Please feel free to send in photos, notes, or stories so we can share their successes with the nursery community and celebrate them together. Click on the Achievements link below to share achievements with us.
Community Events: Parental Hub – 3rd December
Work East Ren and MART will be at the Cart Mill Family Centre Parental Hub on Wednesday 3rd December between 9am-1pm. Please drop in if you wish to discuss anything from part time work, term time roles, and training. Work East Ren advisers, Naomi and Lucy can support with accessing jobs that offer school hours and relevant training to access roles within schools and nurseries along with any advice and guidance around Employability and work. There is also support for parents that are in work and looking for a change, or to upskill.
Please drop into Cart Mill on 3rd December if you wish to have a chat with the team.
In the New Year, there will be access to Paediatric First Aid along with other courses, to be able to participate in these; you need to be linked in with Work East Ren. The Financial Inclusion Officer will also be in attendance, Tracey sits within the MART team (Money, Advice and Rights team) and is here to offer support specifically to parents around benefits, debt, Christmas financial worries or any questions or queries parents may have around financial inclusion. Due to previous busy Hubs, if you wish to speak to an adviser- we ask that you allow enough time and would consider arriving no later than 12.30.
Community Events: East Renfrewshire A Place to Grow
Across East Renfrewshire Council we are seeking to gather the views of as many parents as possible to help shape our services. We would be grateful if you could complete the survey
Being a Parent in East Renfrewshire Survey by 30th November.
As always, we are always here to help in any way we can, whether that be about your own child or a more general matter in relation to the school or nursery. We are also always looking for suggestions and new ideas so please don’t hesitate to get in touch at any time.
Have a wonderful weekend.
