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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PLAY • TALK • READ • GROW
The Getting Ready to Learn project supports pre-school education providers with DE-funded places to encourage and develop parental involvement in children's early learning. It is focused on improving outcomes for children in pre-school by engaging and empowering parents.
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If you are more than 10 weeks pregnant or have a child under 4, you may be entitled to get help to buy healthy food and milk.If you are eligible, you'll be sent a Healthy Start card with money on it that you can use in some UK shops. You'll get money added onto your Healthy Start card every 4 ....
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Ideas and guidance for learning, playing and growing at home.
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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