Dunclug Nursery School

31/08/2026

We had an amazing and inspirational day on Friday at training with Pauline Shannon from INPP UK and Tori Sheppard from Map & Compass Neuro-Developmental Therapy 💜
We are excited to use the INPP Schools’ programme to support our little learners in our Nursery School this year and in the future too 💜

26/08/2026

We are thinking of all of our new and past pupils (and their parents!) as they begin their new adventures 💜

You can do it - we believe in you!💜

📷 A poem that captures all the feelings of this time of the year, by the amazing Murphy’s Sketches

14/07/2026

Information for parents of children starting our Full Time (9.00am-1.30pm) class in September 💜

If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:

➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: https://t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)

If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.

More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

30/06/2026

💜 50 YEARS OF DUNCLUG NURSERY 💜
We have had a lovely time celebrating our 50th anniversary with our current and former staff and governors, who have become forever friends of our Nursery School.
Thank you to all of our pupils, their families, staff and governors past and present and our local community - you have all been an important part of our story so far.

26/06/2026

🎓Class of 2026 🎓
We have had the loveliest time celebrating our graduates. We will miss you all, but have loved watching you grow 🦋

22/06/2026

Jumping, balancing, climbing and smiling! 😊🤸‍♀️

We have had a brilliant time at Valdez Gymnastics Centre Ballymena over the past few weeks! We have been building our confidence, coordination and physical skills while having lots of fun along the way!

19/06/2026

💜 Celebrating 50 years of Dunclug Nursery 💜
We welcomed the Mayor of Mid and East Antrim Borough Council Alderman Thomas Gordon to our Nursery today, for a special visit to celebrate our 50th Anniversary year.

02/06/2026

IMPORTANT INFORMATION for parents of children who are starting our FULL TIME (9.00am-1.30pm) session in September.

📣 Applications for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the upcoming academic year are now open!

If you are in receipt of one of the following, you will need to upload a Proof of Benefit letter when applying for Free School Meals and Uniform Allowance for the 2026/27 academic year:

➡️ Income Related Employment and Support Allowance
➡️ Guarantee Element of State Pension Credit

You can request a Proof of Benefit letter online: https://t.co/vhcVyDRoi5 (It will take at least five days to be sent to you)

If you receive Universal Credit, you do not need the Proof of Benefit Letter. However, you will need to upload evidence of your Universal Credit entitlement when you apply.

More information on eligibility and supporting documentation can be found at www.eani.org.uk/fsm

06/05/2026

📣 Our EA wide regional recruitment scheme for SEN and ASEN Classroom Assistants is still open for applications.

Classroom Assistants provide essential support to children and young people with special educational needs, helping them to reach their full potential.

Positions are available across Nursery, Primary, Post-Primary, Special School, Specialist Provision Classes and EOTAS.

We welcome applications from candidates with formal or relevant experience, including parents, carers, youth workers, and those with a background in caring for children and young people.

🔗 Details on how to apply are available on our website: https://ow.ly/qowU50YRMkM

06/05/2026

📢 Free Workshop for Parents and Carers
📌 Ballymena North Business and Recreation Centre
📌 Monday 11th May 2026
⏰ 10.30am-11.30am

https://www.eventbrite.ie/e/calm-connected-helping-kids-understand-manage-emotions-tickets-1988622652887?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwYVdmRkFRNTVQWGZGaldaZXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR6wGloosceI4RiO4cJfKuFsSDEQepMVuDd779WZ6T5Ncmgon5eJgYWtutUkig_aem_Hhy-KRh4qDT8ewY5DhQL7g