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We offer terrific 2 spaces for children who meet the City of Edinburgh Council criteria.

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Frogston ELC Parents Handbook Aug 2026-27

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The calendars below are for the 2026-2027 academic year.

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Here is our latest Care Inspectorate Report from June 2023.

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Going to Nursery Photo Book Frogston Padlet

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At Frogston ELC we support all our learners to reach their full potential while at nursery. Some children may require extra support to progress in their development.

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Frogston ELC is a busy environment and we encourage children to become independent. You can encourage independence at home too. Children can learn to put their shoes on, feed themselves, go to the toilet and do many other daily routines independently.

You can support your child to become independent at home by letting them do things for themselves.

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Here you will find all the information regarding Early Learning and Childcare from City of Edinburgh Council. This link will provide further information regarding Terrific 2 placements and funding for 3 and 4 year olds.

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Eligibility for funded hours starts the term after a child's third birthday and all children receive the full number of hours they are entitled to whether they attend a full year or term time placement in either a local authority or partner provider setting. The number of funded hours a child receives depends on the start date of their eligibility.

Nursery places for children younger than three are provided at full cost by private nurseries and childminders, unless you're eligible for free early learning and childcare for two-year olds.
View early years 1140 hours video with audio description
Contact your nursery to discuss how you can use your funded hours, for example

term time in line with school hours

morning or afternoon sessions,

ten-hour day sessions

If you need additional childcare.

From August 2024, they will be able to purchase additional hours in local authority settings that are open full year. Details of how we can apply will be provided after Easter.

Applying for a place

Please submit one application only to your first choice setting and agree when you can drop off your documents at the nursery. To apply please take along the documents noted below.

apply for nursery form (PDF)

child's birth certificate - or, if informed by the nursery, their passport

proof of your address, such as a Council Tax letter or utility bill.

When completing the form for a local authority nursery, you must give a second and third choice.

To apply at a partner-provider nursery or a childminder please contact them directly.

Children who do not live in Edinburgh

Parents who are not residents in Edinburgh can access their early learning and childcare funded hours in any of our local authority settings
Early Years Admissions Criteria - The City of Edinburgh Council Nursery admissions - flowchart - The City of Edinburgh Council
Find nurseries
Search for a nursery in your area Find a childminder Download a print-friendly list of council and partner provide centres - PDF
Please note, some downloads may not be accessible. For help, call 0131 200 2000.

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Find a nursery using our downloadable list or directory.

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For 3 - 5 year olds, we offer 3 models of attendance:

Term Time

Mon - Thurs 8.30am - 3pm

Fri - 8.30am-12.30pm

2 Day Placement

Monday/Tuesday or Wednesday/Thursday

8am - 6pm with additional Fridays

Morning/Afternoon sessions

AM - 8am - 12.35pm

PM - 12.55pm - 5.30pm

Terrific Two year olds will be offered either morning or an afternoon sessions.

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You may be able to purchase additional hours if space is available. If you are interested in discussing this, please speak to Lynsey, Angela or Katrina.

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We have 3 intakes through each academic year. There are intakes in August, January and April. Although we try to accommodate as many families as possible, we can not guarantee a place for your child, or your first choice placement.

We use the City of Edinburgh Council Admissions Criteria to assign placements.

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The Let's Talk Website has lots of resources that you can access at home to support your child's language and communication development.

Understanding, speaking and communicating are some of the most important skills your child will learn. It may seem that they happen naturally, but in fact parents have a very important role to play. The more you talk with your child and respond, the more you help them learn to communicate.

If you have any concerns relating to your child's speech and language, please speak to a member of staff.

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Speech and Language Therapy - Early Years

This website provides information for professionals and parents/families to support children's speech, language and communication in the early years.

Please contact us if you have any queries, or if you would like to know more.

Get In Touch

You can also find us on Facebook and Instagram.

Guidance and best practice for early years professionals.

Find Out More

Tips and information for talking and playing together.

Find Out More

Activities, events and information for parents and families.

Find Out More

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NHS Lothian Children's Speech & Language Therapy dept works with families and staff to support communication skills, eating, drinking and swallowing needs.

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There is lots of information on this website to support toilet learning at home.

Keep us updated at nursery so we can support toilet learning at nursery based on your progress at home.

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With your help, we can keep offering free support to those who need us.

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We work closely with the Early Years Inclusion Team to support children attending our setting with Additional Support Needs.

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If you are concerned about your child and feel additional support would be appropriate. Please speak to a member of staff.

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We are always looking at ways for parents and carers to be part of their child's nursery learning. We continually try to find ways for parents and carers to be involved in the nursery day. Here are some ways you can get involved in the nursery day.

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We run Peep sessions for families. These fun sessions give children and parents/carers the chance to spend time together in a relaxed environment, developing skills together.

These sessions are run by Tracey and Laura. You can speak to Tracey or Laura if you would be interested in attending.

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Peeple is a registered charity no. 1144975 in England / Wales and no. SCO44031 in Scotland, and a company limited by guarantee no. 7514469. Peep Learning Ltd is the trading subsidiary of Peeple, company registration no.04089209 and VAT no. 768 4173 94. Registered address: The Peeple Centre, Littlem…

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We have stay and play sessions throughout the year. This is a chance for you to come along to nursery with your child, they can show you around the nursery and play with you, showing you all the things they like to do at nursery.

If you would like to attend a stay and play session, please speak to a member of staff.

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Term Time dates for 2026-2027

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Staff at Frogston use learning journals to record your child's learning journey. Each child will have a Learning Journal account created which parents and carers can access. If you do not have your login details then please speak to a member of staff in the nursery office.

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Standards, Quality and Improvement Plan Summary for Parents 25-26

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Standards, Quality and Improvement Plan Summary 2025-2026

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Standards, Quality and Improvement Plan Summary 2025-2026

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At the Edinburgh Disability and Neurodiversity Hub (EDAN Hub) we’re here to support families with children and young people with disabilities or who are neurodivergent.

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We create thriving communities of support for disabled children, young people and their families, through our adventure play centres.

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Eligible 2s are children that qualify for funded nursery places when they are 2.

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Have you ever watched your child at play and wondered why they are continually repeating certain actions?

This is schematic play. Your child is learning about the world around them.

Watch this short video to learn more about schematic play and what it might look like when your child is playing.

Speak to a member of staff if you have any questions about schemas.

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What’s on for families during the holidays

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What's on for families during the holidays

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What’s on for families during the holidays

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AM/PM Sessions 2026-2027

There will be no PM session on 24th or 31st of December. All Children will attend the morning session on these dates.

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Full Day sessions 2026 - 2027

Please note children will not attend on 24th or 31st of December, children will attend 2 additional Fridays.