Clackmannanshire View - Winter 2016
Additional Nursery Time
Parents are now able to buy additional nursery sessions
where space is available.
The Council is committed to providing a flexible
model of early learning and childcare for all
our families. Offering unused nursery
places allows parents some choice and
flexibility in order to support them to
work, train or study. It also offers young
children the increased chance to play and
learn in a supportive and nurturing
environment.
While some of our nurseries
are full, many
have spaces
available. Parents
should check with their
local nursery to find out
about availability.
The charges are based on a 3 hour 10
minute session. Sessional rates apply
all year round, during term-time and
school holiday periods.
0-2 year old - £11.10
2-3 year old - £10.30
3-5 year old - £9.50
The hourly rate applies for children
who require extended hours in
the period between morning and
afternoon sessions.
0-2 year old - £3.50
2-3 year old - £3.25
3-5 year old - £3.00
More information is available at your
local nursery or on ClacksWeb.
Helping Our Children Learn
Clackmannanshire is one of seven
local authorities who have received
funding as part of the Scottish
Attainment Challenge, which was
launched to improve educational
outcomes for children in Scotland’s
most disadvantaged communities.
The aims of the Challenge are to raise
attainment for all children to enable
them to make excellent progress in
their learning and develop the skills
and ambitions to improve their life
chances. The project is focussed on
closing the gap between children and
young people living in the most and
least deprived areas.
Clackmannanshire’s Attainment
Challenge will focus on three key
areas:
A number of new and exciting
projects are currently underway in
Clackmannanshire’s primary schools,
led by the Attainment Challenge
Team. This is a new team, situated in
a new Attainment Hub within Alloa
Academy.
Current Projects across
Clackmannanshire Schools include:
• Literacy and Numeracy Rich
Learning
• Developing literacy rich learning
in schools
• Health and Well-being
• Providing training for all staff to
enhance teaching approaches in
reading
• Leadership
• Looking at new resources to
engage and improve children’s
reading
• Developing physical education
and physical activity to support
self‑esteem, confidence and
learning
You can find out more information
and access leaflets for parents and
carers on ClacksWeb.
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