1,140 hours are available to all children aged three to five years old, as well as some two-year-olds. The focus is on flexibility for families, as well as an emphasis on quality and a strong connection with outdoor learning and learning through play.
Woodlands Primary Nursery Class will continue to operate as a term time nursery next session, operating from 8.55am – 3.00pm.
The funding dates for 2021/2022 are as follows:
Children who reach 3 years of age between 1 March 2021 and 12 August 2021 can take up their ELC placement from August 2021.
Children reaching 3 years of age between 13 August 2021 and 28 February 2022 can take up their ELC placement the day after the child’s 3rd birthday.
Parents/carers of children applying to North Lanarkshire Council from another local authority should be guided by the Cross Boundary Protocol.
How to Apply
Due to current COVID-19 restrictions, we are looking, where possible, to have applications completed and returned electronically. Application forms have been updated to allow for online completion. Supporting paperwork, such as your child’s birth certificate and your Council Tax Bill can be sent as a photo attachment for those that don’t have access to a scanning facility.
Forms and additional information can be found by visiting the following website:
www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ELC
Here is a link to the applications page:
The completed application and supporting paperwork should be emailed to the first choice provider. If your first choice is Woodlands Primary Nursery Class, then your application should be returned to: enquiries@woodlands.n-lanark.sch.uk
Nursery applications have to be submitted by Friday 12th February 2021.
Paper applications will be accepted where parents/carers do not have access to IT. To do this please contact the school to make arrangements. Please remember that all paperwork submitted by parents/carers will be quarantined for 72 hours.
