Tweedbank Early Learners
About us
OUR SETTING
Tweedbank Early Learners has been set in the heart of our community for over 40 years
We have designated space within Tweedbank Community Centre, and have free flow access to part
of the Community Garden, which is safe and securely fenced in
REGISTRATION AND PARTNERSHIPS
We are registered with The Care Inspectorate to provide places for children from the age of 2 years to entry into primary school, they carry out inspections of our setting to ensure we are meeting The Health and Social Care Standards
We are also subject to Education Scotland inspections. Reports are displayed on our foyer notice board
We work in partnership with Scottish Borders Council to provide Early Learning & Childcare for children aged 3 years until they attend Primary One. These places are funded from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday. Our partnership status is subject to a comprehensive set of terms and conditions and strict regulation
We are a member of Early Years Scotland, and through them we receive support, advice and also Public Liability Insurance cover which is revised and renewed annually
HOW WE OPERATE
Tweedbank Early Learners Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation known as Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) is a not for profit charity. We are registered with The Scottish Charity Regulator, OSCR, and are governed by a Board of Trustees. The manager is in charge of the day to day running of the setting, and also sits on the board
Our Board of Trustees
Trustee & Manager Trustee Trustee
Annmarie Robertson Claire Barr Lucy Mackay
Our Vision, Values and Aims
The principle Vision of Tweedbank Early Learners (SCIO) is for each child to be
happy, confident, stimulated and secure in a calm, nurturing environment of mutual respect
We are committed to providing a child-centred, creative environment in which our children can grow and develop their capabilities as successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors to society
We Value the importance of your child’s
Early Year’s experiences
and we are committed to ensure that
both you and your child
have opportunities to be involved
Our Aims
To provide a happy, safe and stimulating environment where children, parents, carers and visitors feel welcomed and valued as members of our community
To support the holistic learning and development of our children. We aim to encourage and inspire our children to grow in self-confidence, self-esteem and independence
To encourage problem-solving skills, imagination, creativity, a love of the outdoors and to foster a love of lifelong learning and discovery through providing opportunities for child-led imaginative free play
To encourage and enable all children to develop an understanding of their own and others feelings, and an awareness of other cultures and beliefs
To provide a curriculum which is broad and balanced and which offers our children continuity, progression and choice: To reflect on our practice in order to improve the range and quality of experiences for all children, the impact of these experiences, and the outcomes which they achieve
to support our dedicated, professional and enthusiastic staff team, and provide opportunities for the on-going professional development needed to deliver high quality early learning & childcare for our children
What our families say...
My daughter started when she turned 2 and loves going 3 afternoons a week! Lovely setting and staff, and it's amazing to see how much she has progressed since starting!
Excellent setting with a large variety of resources for educational and interactive play. Staff are very friendly and played a vital part in settling my 2 year old into sessions.
Would highly recommend xx
Anyone looking for a ELCC place for their child should visit Tweedbank Early Learners. The staff, setting and resources are fantastic. Our daughter has loved her time here.
So today was Elsie's last day! From the moment we stepped foot into "twos time" at early learners I knew Elsie would be nurtured and have lots of fun with all the fab activities! We will genuinely miss this lovely caring place! Thank u for having us! If your debating ur wee one joining - don't- it's fabulous! Thanks so much Ann Marie and team! Keep up the great work Xxx
So I looked back and read the previous review I did in August 2016. Here we are in March 2018, my son will be starting Primary 1 this coming August. With him being our eldest we struggled to know what to do for the best last year as we had no previous experience to draw on. So I write this in the hope it helps others in a similar position this year. Kai has grown into a confident and outgoing little boy. I was astounded by how much he had developed in his first year at Early Learners but am baffled by the difference now he is coming to finish his second (pre-school year). I could not have imagined a better, more nurturing and caring environment for him to learn academic and social skills to prepare him for Primary. Annmarie, Lynn and the team have set the bar extremely high for future teachers. Their attention to individual childrens needs is second to none. I can do nothing but sing their praises and thank them eternally for taking the very best care of my boy
