Arniston Playgroup

03/04/2026

Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) preference form for places from August 2026 to July 2027.
Please use the link to complete the form if:

• Your child already attends a Midlothian ELC setting and you wan to change the days they attend.
• Your child already attends an ELC setting and you want to move them to a different council setting for August 2026.
• Your child becomes entitled to funded ELC during the 2026/27 academic year and you would like them to attend a Midlothian ELC setting.

If your child already attends a council setting and you do not want to make any changes to attendance then you not need to complete this form.

This form closes on 30 April 2026.

We will let parents and carers know where they have been allocated a place in late May or early June.

Fill in the form: https://ow.ly/Zcba50YCmal

17/11/2025

UPDATE ON MONDAY 17 NOVEMBER
Apologies, technical issues means that online placing requests will be now be available from 9am on Tuesday 18 November.

All Placing Requests are reviewed in accordance with the Admissions to Primary and Secondary School Policy. This delay will not affect the outcome as requests received before the national cut off date are decided at the same time.

PARENTS/CARERS of children due to start P1 or S1 August 2026
Parents/carers will be able to register online from 9am on Monday 17 November 2025 for August 2026 intake.
Parents/carers will also be able to submit deferral requests online from 9am on Monday 17 November 2025 for August 2026 intake.
Parents/carers will be able to make a Placing Request online from 9:00 am on Tuesday 18 November 2025 for August 2026 intake.
Please note: All Placing Requests submitted are reviewed in accordance with the Admissions to Primary and Secondary School Policy.
This delay will not affect the outcome as requests received before the national cut-off date are decided at the same time.
More: https://ow.ly/YzXA50XrVZ6

15/09/2025

IS YOUR CHILD DUE TO START PRIMARY OR SECONDARY SCHOOL IN AUGUST 2026?
If your child/children are due to start P1 or S1 August 2026 intake, please make sure your child’s/children’s address details are up to date.
To ensure your details are correct, please contact your child’s/children’s early learning setting or primary school directly.
If you have moved recently and do need to update your child’s/children’s address details you must provide acceptable proof of residency as listed below:
Acceptable Proof of Residency
• Council Tax letter – Current tax year
• Gas, electric or telephone landline bill – within the last 3 months
• Tenancy Agreement, which must be signed and dated by tenant/s and landlord (accepted 4 weeks before entry date)
• Scottish Government Benefit letter
• MOD Assignment Order and March-In date letter
Not accepted as Proof of Residency
• Solicitors’ letters
• Concluded Missives
• Plot reservation letters/documents
• Court Letters
• Witness Citations
• Electoral Letters / Voting Cards
• Bank Statements
• Household Insurance documents
• Hospital Letters
If you need further help or information:
• [email protected]

17/08/2025

🌟 We’re Hiring! 🌟

We’re looking for a caring and enthusiastic Nursery Practitioner to join our lovely team 💛

If you’re passionate about helping little ones grow, learn, and thrive – we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Drop us a message or apply via Indeed.

Come and grow with us 🌱✨

23/06/2025

☀️ The countdown to summer is on!

Looking for ways to keep the kids busy once school’s out?

From library events & CLLE family fun to sports camps & creative sessions – we’ve got your summer sorted! 📚⚽🎨

📲 Explore what's on and book now: www.midlothian.gov.uk/holiday-fun

22/06/2025

Nominations close today. Spare a little second for a vote 🙏

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20/05/2025

09/05/2025

Have you filled in your early learning preference form yet?
Please complete the form by 23 May if:
• Your child already attends a Midlothian Council early learning and childcare setting and you want to change the days they attend
• Your child already attends an early learning and childcare setting and you want to move them to a different council setting in August
• Your child will become entitled to funded early learning and childcare during the 2025/26 academic year (born between 1 March 2022 and 28 February 2023) and you would like them to attend a Midlothian Council early learning and childcare setting

If your child already attends a council early learning setting (nursery) and you do not want to change the days they attend or move them to another council setting, you do not need to complete the form.
Fill in the form at: https://ow.ly/iYBV50VP4l5

08/04/2025

🌞 What a fantastic start to the holidays with this gorgeous sunshine! Our Easter events kick off tomorrow, and we can’t wait to welcome you all! 🐣🎨

📅 Wednesday, 9th April – Easter Drop-In Craft Session
Drop in anytime between 10am and 1pm, pay what you can at reception, and enjoy a variety of fun, creative craft activities for all ages!

🥚 Saturday 12th April – Easter Egg-lympics (10:30am – 12:30pm)
Get crafty painting your eggs (we’ll supply them!) and then compete in our egg-citing games for a chance to win prizes! 💷 £5 per child – BOOK HERE Easter Egg-lympics! - National Mining Museum Scotland - Art Tickets

🎉 Monday 14th April – Ruby Rose Soft Play Easter Party
Our friends at Ruby Rose Soft Play are hosting an Easter Party to remember!
🎟 Book directly with Hazel at: [email protected]

👒 Wednesday 16th April – Easter Bonnet Activity (from 10:30am)
Join us for the story of Annie and her Magical Easter Bonnet, then get creative designing your very own bonnet to take home. Prizes for the top 3! 💷 £5 per child – BOOK HERE Easter Bonnet Activitiy - National Mining Museum Scotland - Art Tickets

We’ve got something for everyone – come and join the Easter fun! 🐰💐

28/03/2025