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Funding Applications 2023/2024

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The Application Pack provides an overview of the programme and details of our application process.

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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