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Early Learning and Childcare in West Dunbartonshire

Schools coursework

Following on from the closure of all schools, the Scottish Government has issued further guidance to ensure numbers in schools are kept to a minimum. Senior phase pupils in S4, S5 and S6 have been advised not to attend school to complete coursework. Alternative arrangements are being made with SQA.

School Hubs and NHS staff

School hubs will be open Monday 23 March to provide emergency childcare to NHS staff only. More details on coronavirus pages

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Group of childminders and children

Childminders

Find registered childminders in your area.
Pupils and teacher at Andrew Cameron Nursery

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Find Early Learning and Childcare Funded Providers

View early learning locations, contact details for our early education and childcare centres.

How to get a nursery place

Details of admissions to our early learning and childcare centres (ELC's).

Early Learning and Childcare Expansion 2020

This will be high quality, flexible ELC that is accessible and affordable for all families.

Purchasing more childcare

Information on how to purchase childcare at our centres.

Out of school hours childcare

Provided by council run and private nurseries and through parent managed clubs.

Childminders

Childminders offer a childcare service to parents, usually in their own home.

Going to primary school

Your child’s move from our childcare centres to school and deferred entry to school.

ELC Menus

Details of our Early Learning and Childcare menus.

Vetting of contract and supplier staff

We undertake a disclosure check for all contract and supply staff within West Dunbartonshire.

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