1140 Early Years @ Bridge of Allan Nursery Parent Information Session

Transformative Change Early learning and childcare in Scotland is undergoing transformative change Double the funded entitlement to 1140 hours by 2020 Free ELC has two main policy aims: to improve outcomes for children and to support parents (particularly mothers) into employment We are ambitious for our children and for improving, developing and modernising the way we deliver our service Significant change is required and we will work closely to engage and support all stakeholders in the change process

Phased roll out Phasing by learning community To include Funded Providers (nurseries and childminders) Phase 1 from August 2018 ( Bannockburn and 1 in McLaren) Phase 2 from August 2019 (Wallace, Stirling, McLaren) Phase 3 from August 2020 (Balfron, Dunblane)

Four operating models Operating Model Summary Operating Weeks 48.2 45.6 38 Open Hours 8.00 - 6.00 9.00 - 3.00 Bridge of Allan Nursery will be operating 45.6 hour model.

Funded sessions for parents 25 hours of funded ELC over 45.6 weeks A full day session will be 10 hours (8.00 am to 6.00 pm) Half day sessions will be 5 hours Morning (8.00am to 1.00pm – to include lunch) Afternoon (1.00pm to 6.00pm) 5 x 5 hour sessions per week in any combination

Flexibility Will my child have to attend for the full session? Placement can be split with funded providers e.g. childminders or other authorised nurseries Your child does not have to attend full 10 hour or 5 hour session and you do not have to use all of your funded entitlement. It will be up to you to decide if you want to take less than 1140 hours. You can also choose when, within the session times, you drop off and pick up your child however, we would ask that morning/full day children are dropped off by 9am. Equally if you intend to pick up before 4pm, please let the nursery know.

How will the holidays work? Easter – closed for 1 week Summer – closed for 2.6 weeks Christmas – closed for 1 week

Closed Days Model 2: 45. 6 week (closed for 32 days a year, or 6 Closed Days Model 2: 45.6 week (closed for 32 days a year, or 6.4 weeks a year) 1 In-service 1 - Friday 17th August 2018 2 In-service 2 - Thursday 29th November 2018 3 In-service 3 - Friday 30th November 2018 4 Christmas Day - Tuesday 25th December 2018 5 Boxing Day - Wednesday 26th December 2018 6 Christmas 1 - Thursday 27 December 2018 7 Christmas 2 - Friday 28th December 2018 8 Christmas 3 - Monday 31st December 2018 9 Jan - Tuesday 1st 2019 10 Jan - Wednesday 2nd 2019 11 In-service 4 - Monday 11th February 2019 12 In-service 5 - Tuesday 12th February 2019 13 Easter 1 - Tuesday 9th April 2019 14 Easter 2 - Wednesday 10th April 2019 15 Easter 3 - Thursday 11th April 2019 16 Easter 4 - Friday 12th April 2019 17 Good Friday 19th April 2019 18 Easter Monday 22nd April 2019 19 May Holiday - Monday 6th May 2019 5 days Summer 1 week 5 days Summer 2 weeks 1 day Summer 1 day 1 day Summer 2 days 1 day Summer 3 days

Lunch Provision Requirement to provide a hot lunch to all 3-4 year olds and eligible 2 year olds from 2020 Chargeable at the moment (£2.15) but will be free from August 2020 Provided at mid-day ( morning session and full day session) SLA and ECEs in Nursery Classes will provide support where lunch is in school hall Lunches in school dining hall FM Catering Assistants will set up, service, plate up and clear up

Management and staff structure 45.6 week model Head Teacher Principal ECE 2 Senior ECEs Core ECE staff Modern Apprentice SLA Administrator

Recruitment Plan Recruitment for Phase 2 has already started: PECE posts – January 19 for August 19 start SECE posts – March 19 for August 19 start ECE/MA/SLA posts – April 19 for August 19 start Admin posts – February 19 for May 19 start

Extension Information Plans are currently with architects Works scheduled to start summer 2019 Currently 24 children per session, rising to 32 per session on completion of extension

Thank you for listening Questions? Presentation & All About Guide available on our website: https://blogs.glowscotland.org.uk/st/BridgeofAllanPrimarySchool/