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Perth &
Surrounding Area
Childcare & Family Information Directory
2017/18
0345 601 4477 Getting it Right
childcare@pkc.gov.uk in Perth and Kinross
Helping children be the best they can be
www.families.scotThis directory has been compiled by the Childcare & Family Information
Service which sits within Education Services as part of the Early
Education & Childcare Strategy Team. Further details of the work of the
team which includes Kids Club Services, Playstart Crèches, Play, Training
and support to the Childcare Sector is available on the Council website at
www.pkc.gov.uk/families or by contacting the team on 01738 472350
or by emailing Childcare@pkc.gov.uk
Detailed information on the full range of Perth & Kinross Council
services, which include Community Care, Education, Environment,
Housing, Planning, Roads and Social Work, is available on the Council
website www.pkc.gov.uk or by email to enquiries@pkc.gov.uk and from
staff at the Customer Service Centre on tel 01738 475000.
Child Protection: Protecting children and young people is everyone’s
responsibility. All children and young people have the right to be
protected and safe from harm and we all have a responsibility to help
keep children safe.
You may see or hear things which make you worry about a child’s
care, welfare or safety. Everyone has a duty to report any concerns
they might have about a child.
You can contact:
Perth & Kinross Council’s Child Protection Duty Team
Tel 01738 476768 • Email ChildProtection@pkc.gov.uk
Police Scotland Tayside Division Public Protection Unit
Tel 01738 892911
In an emergency when a child has been seriously hurt or injured,
contact the emergency services by phoning 999.
Disclaimer
Information in this booklet has been checked and updated as at May 2017.
Whilst we have made every effort to ensure the accuracy of the information in this
booklet, we disclaim any warranty or representation, express or implied about its
accuracy, completeness or appropriateness for a particular purpose.
Neither Perth & Kinross Council nor any of its employees is responsible or liable for any
claim, loss or damage resulting from its use.
Perth & Kinross Council is not responsible for the contents or reliability of any websites
listed and does not necessarily endorse the views expressed within them. Inclusion in this
booklet or on the associated website should not be taken as an endorsement of any kind.
2 Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Contents
Perth & Surrounding Area Childcare & Family Information 4
Directory 2017/18
Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service 6
Childcare 7
Education 19
Family Support 32
Activities and Leisure 45
Additional Support Needs 62
Services for Young People 68
Health and Wellbeing 71
Work and Finance 75
Community Involvement 78
Useful Telephone Numbers 80
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 3Perth & Surrounding Area Childcare &
Family Information Directory 2017/18
This local directory includes details of the range of services, groups
and organisations in the Perth area that may be of interest to families.
Details contained in the 2016/17 version have been checked and updated
as required, with new services added. It is hoped that as well as local
families, professionals working with parents, carers and children will
also benefit from this source of information.
This document is available to download from the Council website
www.pkc.gov.uk/localdirectories and will be updated no less than
annually. For the most up-to-date information, check the national
website www.families.scot
Similar local directories are also available for Blairgowrie & Strathmore;
Crieff & Strathearn; Highland Perthshire and Kinross & Surrounding Area.
We hope you find the information in this directory useful. We have
endeavoured to gather details from professionals and the public across
the Perth and Kinross area. If you have suggestions for additional groups
or organisations which it would be useful to include or if you find that
any details included are inaccurate or out-of-date then we would be
grateful if you could let us know.
Please send feedback by email to Childcare@pkc.gov.uk or by post to:
Childcare & Family Information Service
Education & Children’s Services
Perth & Kinross Council
Community Wing
Perth Grammar School
Gowans Terrace
PERTH
PH1 5AZ
The set of five local area directories complement the information
available in the Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information
Directory which was updated in December 2016. Copies of this
area-wide document are being distributed to families through Health
Visitors and are available on request from the Childcare Strategy Team.
An online version can also be downloaded from the Council website
www.pkc.gov.uk/localdirectories
4 Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18The importance that access to information can play in the lives of
families is highlighted in various national and local documents including
the Scottish Early Years Framework, Perth & Kinross Council’s Early Years
Strategy and the national and local Parenting Strategies.
“Families need access to high-quality, accurate information
to enable them to make informed choices about all aspects of
family life such as childcare, family learning opportunities and
specialist support.”
“We are intent on improving the information, advice and
support on offer to families, across a wide range of areas that
we know to be of key importance.”
“Going forward, we will strengthen our efforts to ensure that
all parents have access to accurate and reliable information.”
It is widely recognised that the information and practical support
parents want and need has to be accessible, within a culture where
asking for help is not seen as a sign of failure but as a positive action.
Please note:
Throughout this document, the word ‘parent’ should be read as
including carer and significant adult.
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 5Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information
Service
Being a parent can be the most challenging and rewarding task anyone
will undertake. Access to good quality information about services,
activities and sources of support can make a huge difference and enable
you to make informed choices for you and your family.
Perth and Kinross Childcare & Family Information Service is here to help,
whether you are:
• planning to return to work after having a baby;
• interested in meeting up with others who have children of a
similar age;
• looking for full day care, early learning and childcare, after
school care or holiday care for your child;
• planning to move to Perth and Kinross and need to find out
what services would be available in a new area;
• trying to find some fun leisure activities for your child to enjoy;
• wondering whether you can get help with the cost of childcare;
• seeking some support with parenting concerns;
• interested in working in the childcare sector, whether as a
childminder or in a group setting.
This directory gives details of services in the Perth area.
Comprehensive information and details of services in all areas of Perth
and Kinross is available by contacting the Childcare & Family Information
Service:
Tel 0345 601 4477 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk
You can also find information on the website which links Childcare &
Family Information Services across Scotland:
www.families.scot
The range of family information on the website can be searched by
category and local area. This should make it easy for people to find
what they are looking for, whether that is dance classes in Kinross,
youth groups in Crieff, drama classes in Blairgowrie, activity sessions for
children in Highland Perthshire or postnatal exercise groups in Perth.
6 Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Childcare Choosing childcare, including early learning and childcare, is a big step for parents, carers and their children. Without up-to-date information and advice, it is hard to choose the childcare that will suit you best. The Perth and Kinross-wide directory and the national website contain guidance on the different types of childcare available across the local areas. Childminders Details of registered childminders in the Perth and surrounding area are available from the Childcare & Family Information Service. Perth & Kinross Council’s Childcare Strategy Team is actively promoting childminding as a career. If you are interested, or know someone who might be interested, please get in touch. Tel 0345 601 4477 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.families.scot Local Information - Perth City Community Nursery Muirton Community Nursery (Partner Provider) Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AX Tel 01738 625933 • Email muirtoncommunitynursery1@gmail.com www.muirtoncommunitynursery.co.uk Crèche Dotty Playtime Friday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Community Wing, Perth Grammar School, Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AZ Tel 01738 472350 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families Perth Leisure Pool Crèche Glasgow Road, PERTH, PH2 0HZ Tel 01738 454654/454655 • Email leisure@liveactive.co.uk www.liveactive.co.uk Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 7
Holiday Playscheme
Active Fun - Bells Sport Centre
Bells Sports Centre, Hay Street, PERTH, PH1 5HS
Tel 01738 454647 • Email KSmith@liveactive.co.uk
www.liveactive.co.uk
Perth Autism Support
28-30 Market Street, PERTH, PH1 5QH
Tel 01738 451081 • Email info@perthautismsupport.org.uk
www.perthautismsupport.org.uk
Splash Playscheme
Glenearn Community Campus, Glenearn Road, PERTH, PH2 0BE
Email info@ship-perthshire.co.uk • www.ship-perthshire.co.uk
Nursery Unit of Independent School
Craigclowan Preparatory School (Partner Provider)
Edinburgh Road, PERTH, PH2 8PS
Tel 01738 626310 • Email headspa@craigclowan-school.co.uk
www.craigclowan-school.co.uk
Out of School Care
Balhousie PS Breakfast Club
Balhousie Primary School, Dunkeld Road, PERTH, PH1 5DH
Tel 01738 472222 • Email Balhousie@pkc.gov.uk
Goodlyburn PS Breakfast Club
Goodlyburn Primary School, Crieff Road, PERTH, PH1 2NT
Tel 01738 454230 • Email Goodlyburn@pkc.gov.uk
Inch View PS Breakfast Club
Glenearn Community Campus, Glenearn Road, PERTH, PH2 0BE
Tel 01738 472450 • Email Inchview@pkc.gov.uk
Inch View Wraparound Care
Inch View Primary School, Glenearn Community Campus, PERTH,
PH2 0BE
Tel 01738 472473 • Email InchviewWAC@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/families
Kinnoull Kids Club
Kinnoull Primary School, Dundee Road, PERTH, PH2 7EY
Tel 07500 915495 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/families
8 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Letham Kids Club Letham Primary School, Struan Road, PERTH, PH1 2NL Tel 07584 206401 • Email LTHKidsClub@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families Letham PS Breakfast Club Letham Primary School, Struan Road, PERTH, PH1 2NL Tel 01738 477550 • Email Letham@pkc.gov.uk North Muirton Kids Club North Muirton Primary School, Uist Place, PERTH, PH1 3BY Tel 01738 441572 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families North Muirton PS Breakfast Club North Muirton Primary School, Uist Place, PERTH, PH1 3BY Tel 01738 472870 • Email northmuirton@pkc.gov.uk Oakbank Kids Club Oakbank Primary School, Viewlands Road West, PERTH, PH1 1NA Tel 01738 477576 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families Oakbank Safe Start Oakbank Primary School, Viewlands Road West, PERTH, PH1 1NA Tel 07874 850656 • Email oakbanksafestart@yahoo.com Our Lady’s PS Breakfast Club Our Lady’s RC Primary School, Garth Avenue, PERTH, PH1 2LG Tel 01738 477570 • Email Ourladys@pkc.gov.uk St John’s Academy PS Breakfast Club North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5BF Tel 01738 454300 • Email st-johnsacademy@pkc.gov.uk St John’s Kids Club North Inch Community Campus, Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5BF Tel 01738 454291 • Email STJKidsClub@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families St Ninian’s PS Breakfast Club St Ninian’s Episcopal Primary School, 1-5 Dunkeld Road, PERTH, PH1 5RW Tel 01738 477587 • Email st-ninians@pkc.gov.uk Tulloch After-School Club Tulloch Primary School, Gillespie Place, PERTH, PH1 2QX Tel 01738 710121 • Email KariCowan271@btinternet.com www.afterschoolclubperthshire.com Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 9
Tulloch PS Breakfast Club
Tulloch Primary School, Gillespie Place, PERTH, PH1 2QX
Tel 01738 472323 • Email tulloch@pkc.gov.uk
Viewlands Kids Club
Viewlands Primary School, Oakbank Crescent, PERTH, PH1 1BU
Tel 01738 473079 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/families
Parent & Toddler Groups
Cathedral Little Cherubs
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
St Ninian’s Cathedral, North Methven Street, PERTH, PH1 5PP
Tel 01738 632053
Craigie Tweenies
Tuesday: 9.45 am - 11.15 am
Craigie Church Hall, Abbot Street, PERTH, PH2 0EB
www.facebook.com/craigie-tweenies
Gateway Baby & Toddlers
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.15 am and 1.00 pm - 2.45 pm
Moncrieffe Community Centre, Glenlyon Road, PERTH, PH2 0AG
Tel 01738 631699 • Email lizmck@uwclub.net
Kinnoull Church Mums & Toddlers
Tuesday: 1.45 pm - 3.15 pm
Kinnoull Church Hall, Dundee Road, PERTH, PH2 7EY
Tel 01738 441477
Letham St Mark’s Babies & Toddlers
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Letham St Mark’s Church Centre, Rannoch Road, PERTH, PH1 2HH
Tel 01738 446377 • Email office@lethamstmarks.org.uk
Little Lambs Toddler Group
Friday: 9.15 am - 10.45 am
Knox Church, Tulloch Terrace, PERTH, PH1 2PW
Little Treasures Toddler Group
Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Perth Gospel Hall, Huntingtower Road, PERTH, PH1 2LH
Tel 07518 370396 • Email marymmeldrum@gmail.com
NCT Bumps and Babies Group
Wednesday: 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm for babies up to 12 months old.
Tulloch Community Centre, Tulloch Terrace, PERTH, PH1 2PF
Email branch.perth@nct.org.uk • www.facebook.com/pg/NCTPerth
10 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18North Church Toddler Group
Monday & Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Church Hall, Mill Street, PERTH, PH1 5HZ
Perth Baptist Church Under 5s Group
Toddlers (ages 0-3) Monday & Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Monday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Stepping Stones (ages 2-3) Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Almond View, PERTH, PH1 1QQ
Tel 01738 621213 • Email toddlers@perthbaptistchurch.org.uk
Perth Gaelic Playgroup - Croileagan Pheairt
Tuesday & Thursday: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon
Tel 01738 476495 • Email Gaelic@pkc.gov.uk
Small Fry - Perth Riverside Parent & Toddlers
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Perth Riverside Church, Bute Drive, PERTH, PH1 3BG
Tel 01738 622341
Small Wonders Parent & Baby Group
Thursday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am
Fairfield Neighbourhood Centre, 2 Fairfield Avenue, PERTH, PH1 2TF
Tel 01738 477677
St John’s Episcopal Buggy Club
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am
St John’s Episcopal Church, Princes Street, PERTH, PH2 8LJ
Tel 01738 634999
Tiddlywinks Baby & Toddler Group
Tuesday: 10.30 am - 12.00 noon
The Salvation Army, 77 South Street, PERTH, PH2 8PD
Tel 01738 440090 • Email perth@salvationarmy.org.uk
Tulloch Toddler Group
Thursday: 1.00 pm - 2.30 pm
Tulloch Community Centre, Tulloch Terrace, PERTH, PH1 2PF
Tel 01738 449375/07745 531336
Email debby.paskin@hotmail.co.uk
Playgroup
Craigie Playgroup
Wednesday & Friday: 9.30 am - 11.45 am
Craigie Church Hall, Abbot Street, PERTH, PH2 0EE
Email craigieplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk • www.craigieplaygroup.net
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 11Oakbank Playgroup
Monday, Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 am - 12.00 noon
Oakbank Community Centre, Viewlands Road West, PERTH, PH1 1NA
Email oakbankplaygroup@yahoo.co.uk
Private Day Nursery
ABC Day Nursery (Partner Provider)
12 Rose Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5HA
Tel 01738 623291 • Email eirian@abcperth.net
Apple Tree Nursery (Partner Provider)
46 Balhousie Street, PERTH, PH1 5HW
Tel 01738 561083 • Email appletreenursery@hotmail.co.uk
www.apple-tree-nursery.co.uk
Craigie Park Nursery (Partner Provider)
Craigie Road, PERTH, PH2 0BQ
Tel 01738 626110 • Email sarah-sharp@btconnect.com
Fair City Munchkins Day Nursery (Partner Provider)
41 Viewlands Terrace, PERTH, PH1 1DA
Tel 01738 634106 • Email info@faircitymunchkins.co.uk
www.faircitymunchkins.co.uk
Four Seasons Nursery (Partner Provider)
4 West Mains Avenue, PERTH, PH1 1QZ
Tel 01738 634342 • Email 4seasons.child@googlemail.com
Honeypot Nursery Perth (Partner Provider)
Scottish & Southern Energy, Grampian House, 200 Dunkeld Road,
PERTH, PH1 3AQ
Tel 01738 624907 • Email sse@honeypot-nursery.co.uk
Little Einsteins Kindergarten Ltd
MacDonald House, 4A Whitefriars Crescent, PERTH, PH2 0PA
Tel 01738 635057 • Email perth@littleeinsteinsnurseries.co.uk
www.littleeinsteinsnurseries.co.uk
Paddington’s Nursery (Partner Provider)
4 Kings Place, PERTH, PH2 8AA
Tel 01738 444686 • Email mail@paddingtons.org
Paint Pots Nursery (Partner Provider)
7 Strathview Terrace, PERTH, PH2 7HY
Tel 07866 387229 • Email paintpotsnursery@gmail.com
www.paintpotsnursery.com
12 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Perth College Nursery (Partner Provider) Perth College, Crieff Road, PERTH, PH1 2NX Tel 01738 877376 • Email pc.nursery@perth.uhi.ac.uk www.uhi.ac.uk The Wendy House Day Nursery (Partner Provider) 51 Muirend Road, PERTH, PH1 1JD Tel 01738 632885/07790 443950 Email cdthewendyhouse@aol.com www.facebook.com/thewendyhousenurseryperth/ Private Independent Nursery School Kinnoull Church Nursery (Partner Provider) Kinnoull Church Hall, Dundee Road, PERTH, PH2 7EY Tel 01738 441477/07756 835228 Email info@kinnoullchurchnursery.co.uk www.kinnoullchurchnursery.co.uk Local Information - Carse of Gowrie Area Out of School Care Errol Children’s Club Errol Primary School, Station Road, Errol, PERTH, PH2 7QB Tel 07986 410729 • Email errolchildren@gmail.com https://sites.google.com/site/errolchildrensclub www.facebook.com/ErrolBaby&Toddler Fun Time Inc Inchture Primary School, Inchture, PERTH, PH14 9RN Tel 01382 502504 (One Parent Families Scotland) Email funtimeinc123@gmail.com Invergowrie Kids Club Invergowrie Primary School, 4 Errol Road, Invergowrie, DUNDEE, DD2 5AD Tel 01738 459607 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families Longforgan After School Club Longforgan Primary School, 66 Main Street, Longforgan, DUNDEE, DD2 5EU Tel 01738 459640 • Email Longforgan@pkc.gov.uk Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 13
Parent & Toddler Groups
Errol Baby & Toddler Group
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am
Errol Village Hall, Errol, PERTH, PH2 7QB
https://www.facebook.com/groups/266742476860061/
Inchture Parent & Toddler Group
Monday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Inchture Village Hall, Main Street, Inchture, PERTH, PH14 9RN
www.facebook.com/inchturebabyandtoddlergroup
Invergowrie Parent & Toddler Group
Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 9.15 am - 11.15 am
All Souls Church, Main Street, Invergowrie, DUNDEE, DD2 5BA
Tel 01382 562548
Longforgan Baby & Toddler Group
Monday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am
Longforgan Parish Church Hall, Longforgan, DUNDEE, DD2 5EU
St Madoes Under Fives
Wednesday: 9.15 am - 11.15 am
Community Centre, St Madoes, PERTH, PH2 7NF
Playgroup
Inchture Playgroup
Monday - Wednesday: 9.25 am - 11.25 am
Village Hall, Main Street, Inchture, PERTH, PH14 9RN
Mobile – 07738 555853 • Email inchtureplaygroup@hotmail.com
Private Day Nursery
Crossroads Pre-School Nursery (Partner Provider)
Crossroads, Main Street, Inchture, PERTH, PH14 9RN
Tel 01828 686808 • Email office@crossroads-nursery.co.uk
The Red Squirrel Children’s Nursery
The Old School House, Glendoick, Glencarse, PERTH, PH2 7NR
Tel 01738 861141
Email redsquirrelnurseryglendoick@googlemail.com
www.redsquirrelsnurseryglendoick.com
14 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Local Information - Scone Area Community Nursery Humpty Dumpty Community Nursery (Partner Provider) Scone Public Hall, Queens Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6QJ Tel 01738 553089/07599 159144 Email manager@humptydumpty.org.uk • www.humptydumpty.org.uk Out of School Care Scone Kids Club RDM Primary School, Spoutwells Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6RS Tel 01738 553933 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk www.pkc.gov.uk/families Parent & Toddler Groups Balbeggie Toddlers Group Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am St Martins Public Hall, Balbeggie, PERTH, PH2 6EZ Tel 01821 640652 Busy Bees Tuesday: 9.20 am - 11.15 am Dining Hall, RDM Primary School, Spoutwells Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6RS Tel 01738 454455 • Email Robertdouglas@pkc.gov.uk www.facebook.com/Busy-Bees-460663227311505 Krafty Kids Scone Friday: 9.45am - 11.15 am Scone New Church Hall, Balformo Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6QU Tel 07816 015819 Scone Baby & Toddlers Wednesday: 9.45 am - 11.30 am Old Scone Church Hall, Burnside, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6LP Playgroup Guildtown Playgroup Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.10 am Guildtown Village Hall, Hall Road, Guildtown, PERTH, PH2 6BY Email guildtownplaygroup@gmail.com Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 15
Private Day Nursery
Honeypot Children’s Nursery - Scone (Partner Provider)
101 Perth Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6JL
Tel 01738 551122 • Email scone@honeypot-nursery.co.uk
www.honeypot-nursery.co.uk
Local Information - Bridge of Earn Area
Out of School Care
Bridge of Earn Safe Start
Dunbarney Primary School, Main Street, Bridge of Earn, PERTH,
PH2 9DY
Tel 01738 813646/07989 188574 • Email jillrosefb@gmail.com
Village Kids Club
Scout Hut, Manse Road, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9DY
Tel 07500 785258 • Email Childcare@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/families
Parent & Toddler Groups
Abernethy Babies & Toddlers
Tuesday & Thursday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Williamson Hall, Abernethy, PERTH, PH2 9JY
Email Abernethytoddlers@hotmail.co.uk
Bridge of Earn Baby & Toddler Group
Tuesday: 9.15 am - 11.15 am
The Institute, Station Road, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9EA
Email bridgeofearntoddlergroup@yahoo.com
Dunning Stepping Stones Parent & Toddler Group
Monday: 9.15 am - 11.30 am
St Paul’s Church, Perth Road, Dunning, PERTH, PH2 0RY
Glenfarg Baby & Toddler Group
Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am
Glenfarg Village Hall, Greenbank Road, Glenfarg, PERTH, PH2 9NW
The Chatterbox
Thursday: 9.00 am - 11.30 am
Dunbarney Church Hall, Manse Road, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9DY
16 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Pre-School Groups Bridge of Earn Nursery (Partner Provider) Over Threes: Monday - Friday, 8.53 am - 12.05 pm Under Threes: Monday, Wednesday & Friday, 9.00 am - 11.30 am The Institute, Station Road, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9EA Tel 07759 786218 • Email bridgeofearnnursery@gmail.com www.facebook.com/bridgeofearnnursery Dunning Stepping Stones Pre-School Groups (Partner Provider) Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday: 9.00 am - 12.00 noon Wednesday: 9.00 am - 1.00 pm The Old School House, Newton of Pitcairns, Dunning, PERTH, PH2 0SL Tel 07850 988150 • Email dunningsteppingstones@hotmail.co.uk Private Day Nursery Doodlebugs Day Nursery at Buttercup House (Partner Provider) Edinburgh Road, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9PP Tel 01738 813870 • Email buttercup@doodlebugsnursery.co.uk www.doodlebugsnursery.co.uk Local Information - Luncarty and Surrounding Areas Out of School Care Bankfoot After School Club Bankfoot Church Centre, Tulliebelton Road, Bankfoot, PERTH, PH1 4BS Tel 01738 710121/07861 292976 Email karicowan271@btinternet.com Luncarty Wraparound Care Luncarty Primary School, Luncarty, PERTH, PH1 3EX Tel 01738 829183/474190 • Email LuncartyWraparound@pkc.gov.uk www.luncarty.pkc.sch.uk Murthly Breakfast Club Murthly Primary School, Murthly, PERTH, PH1 4HB Tel 01738 710121/07861 292976 Email karicowan271@btinternet.com Parent & Toddler Groups Bankfoot Parent & Toddlers Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Bankfoot Church Centre, Tulliebelton Road, Bankfoot, PERTH, PH1 4BS Tel 07975 924365 • Email baillie05.db@gmail.com Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Childcare 17
Little Nemo’s Toddler Group
Thursday: 10.00 am – 12.00 noon
Tayside Hotel, 51 Mill Street, Stanley, PERTH, PH1 4NL
Email gillianscotland@hotmail.com
www.facebook.com/littlenemos
Luncarteenies Toddler Group
Monday & Wednesday: 9.30 am - 11:30 am
Memorial Hall, Scarth Road, Luncarty, PERTH, PH1 3HF
Tel 07915 253865
Methven Minis
Thursday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm
Community Centre, Main Street, Methven, PERTH, PH1 3PU
Tel 01738 840527/07743 678404
Email hilda.proudfoot@btinternet.com
Private Day Nursery
Honeypot Nursery - Almondbank (Partner Provider)
Unit 17 Lochty, Almondbank, PERTH, PH1 3NP
Tel 01738 583800 • Email almondbank@honeypot-nursery.co.uk
www.honeypot-nursery.co.uk
Honeypot Nursery - Luncarty (Partner Provider)
Unit 6 Home Farm, Marshall Way, Luncarty, PERTH, PH1 3UX
Tel 01738 827676 • Email luncarty@honeypot-nursery.co.uk
www.honeypot-nursery.co.uk
Little Steps Nursery (Partner Provider)
Garrybank, Bankfoot, PERTH, PH1 4DX
Tel 01738 788188 • Email info@littlesteps-nursery.com
www.littlesteps-nursery.com
(Partner Provider) - Service is in partnership with Perth & Kinross Council to provide
funded early learning and childcare places.
18 Childcare Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Education
Perth & Kinross Council’s Vision
Our vision is of a confident and ambitious Perth and Kinross with a strong
identity and clear outcomes that everyone works together to achieve.
Our area will be vibrant and successful; a safe, secure and healthy
environment; and a place where people and communities are nurtured
and supported.
Within the Council, the prime focus of Education & Children’s Services
is on delivering the highest quality of provision at all times and meeting
our statutory obligations in relation to our key services within Education
and Social Work (Children, Young People and Families) whilst working
closely with colleagues within other services and agencies to meet the
needs of children and their families.
Key priorities are:
• giving every child the best start in life;
• developing educated, responsible and informed citizens;
• promoting a prosperous, inclusive and sustainable economy;
• supporting people to lead independent, healthy and active
lives;
• creating a safe and sustainable place for future generations.
Early Learning and Childcare
The pre-school years are an important stage in a child’s development
and help children to learn as they play. A good quality Early Learning
and Childcare (ELC) experience builds on the valuable learning that
takes place in and around the home, before children start primary
school. It also develops essential skills children will rely on in later life.
Perth & Kinross Council recognises that families have a variety of
different needs and preferences with regard to ELC and is committed
to providing high-quality experiences for all eligible children. All ELC
services, as below, are regulated and inspected by the Care Inspectorate
and Education Scotland.
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 19Children aged three and four are entitled* to an ELC place starting in the
term after their third birthday. Dates for eligibility for ELC places and
information regarding the allocation of places within Perth and Kinross
are both available from the Council website: www.pkc.gov.uk/preschool
Local authority nursery classes based in primary or all through schools
offer part-time ELC sessions for three and four year olds, with some
also offering wraparound care. The option of taking two part-time ELC
sessions in one day including lunch provision means a child may attend
for two full days and one half day; one full day and three half days or
five half days per week.
There are full-time places available across the full nursery week,
Monday-Friday, in 16 school nursery classes and in the City of Perth Early
Childhood Centre (COPECC). All of these full-time places are allocated
under Support for Children & Families criteria. There are also a number
of part-time places available for children from the age of two at COPECC
in accordance with this criteria.
The Council is also in partnership with more than 35 partner provider
centres to provide funded ELC places for three and four year olds.
These include private nurseries, playgroups and nursery classes within
the private, voluntary and independent sectors. Parents are entitled to
apply to any local authority managed nursery or partner provider centre
for their child’s funded ELC place. Application for places takes place
directly at the school or partner provider centre. Parents can apply
for a place in more than one setting. The allocation of split funding
places will be dependent on both settings being able to offer the hours
required.
Strong Start 2 places for eligible two year old children are available in
21 Perth and Kinross nurseries. From August 2017 the option of two part
time ELC sessions in one day including lunch will be available for almost
all Strong Start 2 placements. A free school meal will be provided with
this option. The entitlement* to 600 hours of ELC is set by Scottish
Government criteria and information is available on the Council website:
www.pkc.gov.uk/strongstart
Schools which currently offer Strong Start places are marked on the
schools list which follows. It is planned that some more schools will
begin to offer places during session 2017/18: see www.pkc.gov.uk/
preschool for up-to-date details or contact the Nursery Helpline on
01738 476200 or email nursery-educ@pkc.gov.uk
*600 hours of Early Learning and Childcare is an entitlement for eligible children under
the Children and Young People (Scotland) Act 2014. From 2020, the Scottish Government
has committed to increasing this to 1,140 hours per year.
20 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Specific information about ELC, including answers to queries around entitlement, can be obtained from the Nursery Helpline (details as above). The Childcare & Family Information Service can also assist you by providing details of the full range of ELC options in your local area. Placing in Schools The policy of Perth & Kinross Council’s Education & Children’s Services is to assign to each school a defined zone known as a catchment area. Pupils resident within a school’s catchment area are entitled to register for a place within that school. Contact Education & Children’s Services for detailed information on catchment areas. Parents can make a request that their child be placed in a school of their choice other than the school which normally serves the area in which they reside. Further information on school enrolment and placing requests is available on the Council website: www.pkc.gov.uk/schools Starting School The school entry date in Perth and Kinross is the first day of the school session, which falls in mid-August each year. A child is of compulsory school age from the first school entry date after their fifth birthday. Children who are five between the first day of the school session and the end of February can attend school from the previous August or parents can choose to apply to defer entry to primary school until the start of the next school session. Parents will be notified by advertisement in the local press to register their children in the school of their choice during the registration week in mid-January. Information will also be posted on the Council website: www.pkc.gov.uk/schools In all Perth & Kinross Council schools, Primary 1 pupils attend for half-days only for the first two weeks. Free School Meals All pupils in P1-P3 are eligible for free school meals. You can apply for free school meals for your older child(ren) if you are receiving Income Support, Income-Based Jobseeker’s Allowance, any income-related element of Employment Support Allowance, Universal Credit, Child Tax Credit or Child Tax Credit and Working Tax Credit (current TC602 Child Tax Credit award notice must be provided to assess eligibility). Likewise these eligibility criteria are applicable for children in the nursery class who are accessing a day place. Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 21
School Clothing Grants
If you are in receipt of Income Support, Income-Based Jobseeker’s
Allowance or any income-related element of Employment and Support
Allowance, Education & Children’s Services will consider one application
per year for a grant towards the cost of purchasing essential clothing to
enable children, up to the age of 16, to attend school.
School Transport
Free home to school transport is available to pupils attending their
catchment school and living more than two miles (primary) or three
miles (secondary) from the school. Transport will be provided from a
suitable point on the public highway. Please note that this pick-up point
can be up to two miles (primary) or three miles (secondary) from the
pupil’s home.
Pupils living within the relevant mileage distance who have additional
support needs or medical conditions affecting mobility may also be
considered for free home to school transport.
Advice, Information and Concerns
Communication with parents is encouraged and valued. Your child’s
school is your first point of contact should you require advice,
information or to raise concerns. The school will deal with any concerns
raised confidentially, timeously and work with you towards a resolution.
Your school will advise you how to take your concerns forward should
these remain unresolved.
Pupils with Additional Support Needs
In Perth and Kinross there is a policy of supported mainstream inclusion
which is complemented by a range of specialist provisions and services
for children and young people with additional support needs. These
are either attached to or are part of mainstream schools. In addition,
there is one all-through special school, Fairview School in Perth, for
children aged 3-18 years with profound and complex difficulties.
Children and young people can also receive additional support from
specialist peripatetic teams including the Early Years Inclusion Service,
EAL (English as an Additional Language), HI (Hearing Impairment) and VI
(Visual Impairment).
22 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Perth and Kinross has two off-site provisions, one for primary-aged
children called Connections and one for secondary-aged children
called Navigate. Children and young people are supported on a shared
placement with their registered school.
Parents moving into the area who have children with additional support
needs should contact Education & Children’s Services Inclusion Services
on 01738 476200 or email ASN@pkc.gov.uk Further information can
also be accessed from the Council website www.pkc.gov.uk
Where to Get Further Information
Further information on education provision in Perth and Kinross can be
obtained from Headteachers or from:
Education & Children’s Services, Perth & Kinross Council,
Council Building, 2 High Street, PERTH, PH1 5PH
Tel 01738 476200 • Email ECSSchools@pkc.gov.uk
Information is also available from the Council website:
www.pkc.gov.uk/schools
Local Information
Adult and Family Learning - Perth Area
We support adults, parents and families to achieve personal learning
goals and to grow as individuals and families.
Who do we work with?
Families, adults and children; parents and carers; people in work,
training and seeking employment; people whose first language is not
English (ESOL); anyone over 16 who wants to get back into learning.
What do we offer?
Opportunities to develop your writing, reading, spelling and number
skills; opportunities to develop computing skills; opportunities for
families to learn together; opportunities to help you get back into
learning or work; opportunities and support for parents and families.
How do we deliver?
We offer informal, fun friendly learning in a relaxed community
setting; we work with people in small groups or one-to-one; we offer
short courses, drop-in sessions or ongoing support.
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 23Adult & Family Learning:
Caroline Moore
Tel 01738 477677 • Email CMoore@pkc.gov.uk
Margaret McIntosh
Tel 01738 477057 • Email MMcIntosh@pkc.gov.uk
Adult Literacies & English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL):
Angie MacInnes - Fairfield Neighbourhood Centre/The Learning
Curve, Perth
Tel 01738 477078 • Email ARMacinnes@pkc.gov.uk
Letham Community Learning Centre, Perth
Tel 01738 477640 • Email LethamCLD@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Community Link Services - Perth Area
Community Link Workers work with children, young people,
parents and school staff to encourage education, attainment and
achievement through good communication between home, school and
the wider community. They provide advice and practical support to
children, young people, parents and carers, through a family-centred
approach and by providing positive learning experiences.
North Inch Community Campus:
Anne Bell
Tel 01738 454422 • Email ACBell@pkc.gov.uk
Perth Academy and feeder primaries:
Chris Forber
Tel 01738 458025 • Email CForber@pkc.gov.uk
Gareth Bruce
Tel 01738 454246/458025 • Email GarethBruce@pkc.gov.uk
Christine Cattanach
Tel 01738 454246 • Email CCattanach@pkc.gov.uk
Gail Balie
Tel 01738 477550/472896 • Email GBalie@pkc.gov.uk
Perth Grammar and feeder primaries:
Jenny Main/Alan Clyne
Tel 01738 472852
Email JSMain@pkc.gov.uk • ARClyne@pkc.gov.uk
24 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Claire Laing/Gail Balie
Tel 01738 472896
Email CALaing@pkc.gov.uk • GBalie@pkc.gov.uk
Perth High School and feeder primaries:
Miranda Powell/Pam Pass
Tel 01738 472665
Email MPowell@pkc.gov.uk • PPass@pkc.gov.uk
St John’s RC Academy:
Violetta Malon
Tel 01738 454880 • Email VMalon@pkc.gov.uk
Dorota Marciniec
Tel 01738 449294 • Email DMarciniec@pkc.gov.uk
Almondbank House:
Angie Bayne
Tel 01738 472260 • Email AMBayne@pkc.gov.uk
Fairview School:
Lindsey Harris
Tel 01738 473050/473067 • Email LHarris@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Lead Scotland - Perthshire Lead Online
Lead (Linking Education and Disability) provides access to all levels
of computing to people who identify themselves as over 16 and
disabled, affected by a disadvantage or a carer in Perth City and
North Perth. This service is free and can be one to one or in a small
group. Please get in touch if you are interested in using the service
or in volunteering to help with the project.
Gail Phillips
Tel 07775 851507 • Email gphillips@lead.org.uk • www.lead.org.uk
Schools
Perth Academy
Murray Place, PERTH, PH1 1NJ • Tel 01738 458000
Arngask Primary (NC)
Main Street, Glenfarg, PERTH, PH2 9NT • Tel 01577 867250
Balbeggie Primary (NC)
Main Street, Balbeggie, PERTH, PH2 6EZ • Tel 01738 454490
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 25Collace Primary
Kinrossie, PERTH, PH2 6HU • Tel 01250 871420
Goodlyburn Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Crieff Road, PERTH, PH1 2NT • Tel 01738 454230
Guildtown Primary
School Road, Guildtown, PERTH, PH2 6BX • Tel 01738 474120
Letham Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Struan Road, PERTH, PH1 2NL • Tel 01738 477550
Robert Douglas Memorial School (NC)
Spoutwells Road, Scone, PERTH, PH2 6RS • Tel 01738 454455
Viewlands Primary (NC)
Oakbank Cresent, PERTH, PH1 1BU • Tel 01738 473080
Perth Grammar School
Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5AZ • Tel 01738 472800
Auchtergaven Primary (NC)
Prieston Road, Bankfoot, PERTH, PH1 4DE • Tel 01738 459510
Balhousie Primary (NC-SS)
Dunkeld Road, PERTH, PH1 5DH • Tel 01738 472222
Logiealmond Primary
Logiealmond, PERTH, PH1 3TB • Tel 01738 459560
Luncarty Primary (NC)
Marshall Road, Luncarty, PERTH, PH1 3EX • Tel 01738 474185
Methven Primary (NC-SS)
Main Street, Methven, PERTH, PH1 3PX • Tel 01738 477687
Murthly Primary (NC)
Murthly, PERTH, PH1 4HB • Tel 01738 454263
North Muirton Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Uist Place, PERTH, PH1 3BY • Tel 01738 472870
Pitcairn Primary
Bridgeton Brae, Almondbank, PERTH, PH1 3LJ • Tel 01738 477560
Ruthvenfield Primary
Ruthvenfield, PERTH, PH1 3JP • Tel 01738 626761
St Ninian’s Episcopal Primary
Dunkeld Road, PERTH, PH1 5RW • Tel 01738 477587
26 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Stanley Primary (NC-SS)
The Square, Stanley, PERTH, PH1 4LT • Tel 01738 474100
Tulloch Primary (NC)
Gillespie Place, PERTH, PH1 2QX • Tel 01738 472323
Perth High School
Oakbank Road, PERTH, PH1 1HB • Tel 01738 628271
Abernethy Primary (NC)
Main Street, Abernethy, PERTH, PH2 9LA • Tel 01738 472676
Abernyte Primary
Abernyte, PERTH, PH14 9ST • Tel 01738 459590
Craigie Primary (NC)
Abbot Street, PERTH, PH2 0EE • Tel 01738 472300
Dunbarney Primary (NC)
Main Street, Bridge of Earn, PERTH, PH2 9DY • 01738 474175
Errol Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Station Road, Errol, PERTH, PH2 7QB • Tel 01738 459777
Forgandenny Primary
Forgandenny, PERTH, PH2 9EL • Tel 01738 812469
Forteviot Primary
Forteviot, PERTH, PH2 9BT • Tel 01738 474150
Inch View Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Glenearn Road, PERTH, PH2 0BE • Tel 01738 472450
Inchture Primary (NC-SS)
Inchture, PERTH, PH14 9RN • Tel 01738 454466
Invergowrie Primary (NC)
Errol Road, Invergowrie, DUNDEE, DD2 5AD • Tel 01738 454251
Kinnoull Primary
Dundee Road, PERTH, PH2 7EY • Tel 01738 477650
Longforgan Primary (NC)
Main Street, Longforgan, DUNDEE, DD2 5EU • Tel 01738 459640
Moncreiffe Primary (NC)
Gleneagles Road, PERTH, PH2 0AW • Tel 01738 472333
Oakbank Primary (NC-SS-FT)
Viewlands Road West, PERTH, PH1 1NA • Tel 01738 477577
St Madoes Primary (NC)
Sidlaw Terrace, St Madoes, PERTH, PH2 7NH • Tel 01738 459500
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 27St John’s RC Academy (Secondary)*
Gowans Terrace, PERTH, PH1 5BF • Tel 01738 454300
Our Lady’s RC Primary (NC-FT)
Garth Avenue, PERTH, PH1 2LG • Tel 01738 477570
St John’s RC Academy (Primary) (NC-SS-FT)
Gowans Terrace , PERTH, PH1 5BF • Tel 01738 454300
Fairview School (NC)
Oakbank Crescent, PERTH, PH1 1DF • Tel 01738 473050
* If a child has been baptised Roman Catholic then their parents have the choice of them
attending either Perth Academy, Perth Grammar School, Perth High School or St John’s
RC Academy in Perth.
(NC) - Nursery Class; (SS) - Nursery Class with Strong Start places for eligible two year
olds; (FT) - Nursery Class with some supported full-time places allocated through
Admissions Panel. See www.pkc.gov.uk/preschool for up-to-date details or contact the
Nursery Helpline on 01738 476200.
Perth and Kinross Information
Adult Literacies and English for Speakers of Other Languages
(ESOL)
Who do we work with?
Anyone over 16 years old; people whose first language is not English
(ESOL).
What do we offer?
Opportunities to develop your writing, reading, spelling and number
skills; opportunities to develop computing skills; opportunities to
help you get back into learning or work.
How do we deliver?
We offer informal, friendly learning in a relaxed community setting;
we work with people in small groups or one-to-one.
The service is free to all adults.
Contacts: Martine Clyne, Literacies Development Officer
Tel 01738 477092 • Email MRClyne@pkc.gov.uk
Renata Fraser, Adult Literacies Partnership
Co-ordinator
Tel 01738 477077 • Email RenataFraser@pkc.gov.uk
Angie Hillyer, Adult Literacies Worker
Tel 01738 477092 • Email AHillyer@pkc.gov.uk
28 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18Angie MacInnes, Adult Literacies Worker
Tel 01738 477092 • Email ARMacinnes@pkc.gov.uk
Rosalind Ashling, Adult Literacies Worker
Tel 01738 477092 • Email RAshling@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Early Years Team
The team supports all local authority nursery schools and classes, all
local authority primary schools, with an emphasis on P1-P3 and all
Early Learning and Childcare providers which are in partnership with
the local authority. A range of training is also delivered to staff in
Partner Provider centres and schools as well as by negotiation for
other services from within Perth & Kinross Council and across the
Community Planning Partnership.
Tel 01738 472372 • Email EarlyIntervention@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Education Maintenance Allowance (EMA)
EMA is a weekly payment of £30 per week which can be paid to
you if you are eligible and you are in education or a voluntary
placement after you are legally permitted to leave school. To apply
for the 2017/18 academic session, your date of birth must fall on or
between 1 March 1998 and 28 February 2002. It can be paid for a
maximum of 3 years (4 years for vulnerable young people who may
need additional time to further their potential). EMA awards will
be payable according to the total taxable income of your household.
Payments will only be made for the weeks where you have satisfied
the attendance requirements. Application forms may be obtained
from the office of any Perth and Kinross secondary school, by
downloading from the Council website or at Pullar House Reception.
Judy Winton
Tel 01738 476245 • Email EMA@pkc.gov.uk • www.pkc.gov.uk/EMA
Educational Psychology Service
The main focus of the Educational Psychology Service is the
identification of barriers to learning and development. They
offer advice on strategies and interventions that support learning,
development and wellbeing. Educational Psychologists use skills
and experience in psychological theory, child development and
educational contexts.
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 29Perth and Kinross nurseries and schools each have a link Educational
Psychologist and partnership nurseries are also able to access the
service. Psychologists offer consultation to parents, carers and
multi-agency partners who can contact the service directly.
Susie Turner, Inclusion Service Manager & Principal Educational
Psychologist
Tel 01738 476279 • Email EcsPsychologists@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
English as an Additional Language (EAL) Service
The EAL Service supports children in nursery, primary and secondary
schools whose first language is not English. It also offers support
to their teachers, related professionals and advice to parents. The
team consists of two EAL teachers and five bilingual staff members:
two Polish, a Romanian, an Arabic speaker and an Urdu/Punjabi
speaker. Referrals to the EAL Service are made through schools or
other professionals.
Tricia Davenport, Principal Teacher EAL Service or Anne Baird
Tel 01738 454480 • Email TDavenport@pkc.gov.uk • www.pkc.gov.uk
Gaelic in Perth and Kinross
Perth & Kinross Council has been actively involved in developing
Gaelic over the last 20 years. As a local authority serving a diverse
range of cultures, we are committed to developing and supporting
our Gaelic-speaking population as well as learners of all ages.
Gaelic Medium Education (GME) is an option within Scottish schools
that gives children and young people the opportunity to become
proficient in Gaelic as well as English. GME is a free bilingual
education option available within Perth and Kinross at the following
schools:
• Goodlyburn Primary School, Crieff Road, PERTH, PH1 2NT
Tel 01738 454230
• Breadalbane Academy, Crieff Road, ABERFELDY, PH15 2DU
Tel 01887 822300
Gaelic Learners Education is available at secondary level within
Perth Academy and Breadalbane Academy. Pupils from all four
secondary schools within Perth City have the option to choose Gaelic
at National 4 level from S5 as part of the Perth City Campus (PCC)
initiative.
30 Education Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18For more information on Gaelic education, adult learning, family
learning opportunities and Gaelic events within Perth and Kinross
please contact the Gaelic Development Officer.
Tel 01738 476495 • Email Gaelic@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/gaelic
Nurture Provision
A Nurture Group is a small group provision within a mainstream
school, supporting children in that school who have ongoing problems
settling into mainstream education as a result of attachment
issues. Nurture Groups aim to support children by providing a
safe, contained and structured learning environment. Entry into a
Nurture Group is carefully considered through the use of a range of
assessments carried out over time.
Frances Graham
Tel 01738 476367 • Email FEGraham@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Outdoor Education Team
Provides high-quality sessions, tailor-made for individual groups,
working to agreed aims and objectives for the group. These may be
skill-based, or include confidence building or social development.
Whatever the aim, sessions are well structured, fun experiences
designed to promote learning and development.
Ben Kellett
Tel 01738 472241 • Email BPKellett@liveactive.co.uk
www.liveactive.co.uk/adventure/outdoor-education
Sensory Services Team
The Sensory Services Team give support to pre-school, nursery,
primary and secondary-aged pupils with a hearing loss or visual
impairment.
Support to children and young people with hearing impairment:
Lesley McGuigan and Audrey Cowie
Tel 01738 472481 • Email HearingSupport@pkc.gov.uk
Support to children and young people with visual impairment:
John Myerscough and Kirstie Semark
Tel 01738 472482
Email JEMyerscough@pkc.gov.uk or KMSemark@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Education 31Family Support
Although being a parent or carer can be very rewarding, family life can
also be challenging. Often a little support can make a big difference.
Every family faces challenges at some point and there are a range of
services that can offer advice and support to help families get through
these times.
Child Health Social Work Team
The Child Health Social Work Team remit covers the Perth and Kinross
area, providing support for families where a child has been assessed
as having a profound physical or learning disability. The team offer
information, advice, support and access to respite resources.
Tel 01738 454388 • Email ChildHealth@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Early Years Resource Team
Provision of early intervention services for vulnerable families across the
Perth and Kinross area where the children are aged from pre-birth to
8 years. The team does this by engaging with families, often in
conjunction with other professionals as part of a Child’s Plan. This
includes practical/modelling support for parents and individual
programmes for parents and children on an individual basis. Parenting
Capacity Assessments are also undertaken. Aims and goals of what
parents want to achieve will be drawn up with them so support packages
are drawn up to suit each individual family’s needs. Any agency can
refer. Based at Almondbank House in Perth but work can be undertaken
with parents in their homes or in a venue within their geographical area.
Catriona Rioch, Team Leader - Early Years
Tel 01738 472260 • Email Almondbank@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Fostering and Adoption
Different types of carers are needed to support children and young
people who, through a range of circumstances, may not be able to live
with their own parents or relatives. If you feel you could give a child or
32 Family Support Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18young person a safe, secure family environment, whether for a few days,
a few months, or more permanently, please get in touch with us. We
would be delighted to hear from you.
Fostering Contact: Family-Based Care Duty Worker
Tel 01738 477806 • Email ECSFPDuty@pkc.gov.uk
Adoption Contact: Claire Murrie/Val Wylie
Tel 01738 783450
Email ECSFosteringAndAdoption@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Incredible Years Parenting Programme
We know that being a parent can be a tough job and has its highs and
lows! Sometimes our children don’t behave the way we would want
them to and we don’t do or say the things we would like. This can cause
lots of stress and arguments and isn’t much fun.
Many years of work with children and families shows that close
relationships between children and their carers is one of the most
powerful forces in giving kids the best start in life. The Incredible Years
Programme aims to offer support to parents and carers of children who
are 3 years old at the start or during the programme and who want help
to improve their children’s behaviour, learning, social skills and language
development.
The programme runs for 15 weeks (2 hours per week, normally mornings
from 9.30 am - 11.30 am). A crèche and transport are provided if
required. Each session consists of DVDs; discussion groups and practical
activities. The programme runs throughout Perth and Kinross in schools,
halls, community centres etc twice a year from February to May and
from August to December.
Further information and application forms can be found on the Perth
& Kinross Council website: www.pkc.gov.uk/incredible-years or get in
touch by phone or email.
Tel 01738 477836 • Email Evidence2Success@pkc.gov.uk
Parenting & Family Learning Team
The Parenting & Family Learning Team deliver a range of parenting
support, parenting programmes and family learning opportunities across
Perth and Kinross in partnership with public agencies and the third
sector.
Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18 Family Support 33We offer a range of targeted programmes and groups which develop
family relationships and parenting skills including Infant Massage, SPACE,
Peep and one-to-one Family Support.
There are also a wide range of family learning opportunities including
cooking with your family, family groups to increase reading, writing and
number skills and fun groups which give families new ideas for playing
together.
Groups are offered during the day, evening, weekend and during the
school holidays.
Tel 01738 477697 • Email Parenting@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/parenting
Social Work Services for Children
Social workers, located in teams across Perth and Kinross, provide a
wide range of family support and intervention where there is an assessed
need or risk. Services provided include advice and practical support to
parents; help to address family conflict.
Tel 01738 476768 • Email CPDutyTeam@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
Strengthening Families Course
Strengthening Families is a seven week course that helps families with
young people aged 10 to 12 years old to prepare for their teenage years.
Families with children in P6 and P7 in Perth and Kinross are being invited
to join a Strengthening Families Programme (SFP) group in their area.
A parent who recently completed an SFP group described it as “A First
Aid kit for potential parents of teenagers - must do - excellent!”
reflecting the benefit of this resource for families with young people at
the pre-teen and teenage stages
The Strengthening Families groups, delivered by Perth & Kinross Council
and its partners, provide a great opportunity for parents/carers and
young people to work together on a range of skills to deal with the tricky
issues that typically can affect families with children of this age.
Information on the latest courses is available from schools for parents
of P6 and P7 pupils, sessions are generally held in the evening and
sometimes on a Saturday morning. Over a seven week period, families
34 Family Support Perth & Surrounding Areas 2017/18will develop a good understanding of each other’s strengths and qualities
so they are better able to support each other and deal positively with
some of the challenges that the transition to teenage life can involve.
The sessions will mix group learning time with family activities, where
young people will learn about handling peer pressure, recognising and
appreciating the feelings of others, and how to set personal goals, to
encourage success when they move on to secondary school. Parents and
carers will learn about different ways to support young people and set
boundaries for them in the teenage years.
The sessions all last two and a half hours and take place once a week for
seven weeks.
An evening meal is provided at each session. Crèche facilities are
available for brothers and sisters if required and transport can also be
arranged. The Programme is free!
Tel 01738 477836 • Email Evidence2Success@pkc.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk/strengtheningfamilies
Local Information
Pregnancy and Postnatal Support:
Breast Buddies (Breastfeeding Groups)
Friendly, relaxed groups run by trained volunteers offering
mother-to-mother support and information for breastfeeding.
For mums and mums-to-be, helping you to solve breastfeeding
problems and find out more about breastfeeding.
Monday: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Perth Midwife Unit
Wednesday: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Perth Midwife Unit
Friday: 10.00 am - 12.00 noon Letham Community Centre
1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Wheel Inn, Scone
The groups are also a great way to meet other mums and develop
friendships. No need to book, just come along.
Hannah Dalgety, Breast Buddies Co-ordinator
Tel 01738 638847/07886 8594616
Email hdalgety@homestartperth.org.uk
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