After registration week
What happens now that I have completed the online application form during registration week?
Your information will be shared with your chosen ELC setting to allow them to start planning for the new academic session.
I want to make a change to my ELC application, can I do this?
Up to the last day of registration week:
Please make a change to your application by replying to the confirmation email you received after clicking submit on the online form.
From the Monday after registration week onwards:
Please contact the ELC setting you chose directly. Please be aware that any significant changes received from the Monday after registration week onwards, will move the application to the late application category. This will only affect you if the ELC setting is oversubscribed.
What happens if there are not enough spaces at my chosen setting?
Every effort will be made to meet your first preference but this will depend on the number of places that are available and on the priority category given to your application. If there are not enough places at your chosen ELC setting a ballot will be held using the priorities of that setting. If you are unsuccessful in the ballot for your preferred provider, you will be contacted for your 2nd or sometimes 3rd choice. This would keep going until you have an ELC space.
When will I receive confirmation that my child’s place is confirmed?
Offer letters will be sent out by the end of May. There are a number of processes that follow registration week, including ensuring there is sufficient capacity at the setting you have applied for and staffing levels are correct as per Care Inspectorate standards.
How will you use my contact details?
Your contact details will be used to communicate with you prior to your child starting ELC and once they are enrolled. We will be able to advise you of any open days, send you copies of the ELC handbook and communicate with you about any questions you may have about your child starting ELC. We will also use it to collect any additional information that we may need about your child’s health or additional support needs.
Will there be a chance to visit the ELC setting both as a parent and a child?
Settings will be in touch with you with arrangements.