Forfar ELCC

We are an Angus Council Early Learning and Childcare Centre in Forfar, one of two new stand-alone settings in Angus and the second biggest in Scotland.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

This term has seen us hold four seperate days for our Stay & Play sessions; where we invite our parents in to have the opportunity to play with their child and join us in day to day life in the nursery. These have proven to be very successful and enjoyable for all.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

The DM3 children have enjoyed exploring their senses. Different opportunities have been available to encourage the children to explore their senses; describing the world around them, giving examples of things they see, hear, smell, taste and feel.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

As part of our planned learning, the children have had different opportunities to mark make both indoors and outdoors using a variety of materials. Most of our children are confident when mark making, with a few requiring some support to grasp their mark making materials.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

As part of developing the nursery garden and encouraging the children's learning at Forfar ELCC we are looking to create a greenhouse out of plastic bottles. Any donations of 2 litre plastic bottles would be greatly appreciated.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

All children this term have had the opportunity to take part in Kodaly with Mrs Han. These sessions have encouraged the children to participate actively and use their voices through singing activities, as well as performing a range of simple and repeated gestures together.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

The children have been learning about the different kinds of foods people need to keep themselves healthy. We have explored this through visiting a local supermarket, making healthy smoothies, trying new foods and other different provocations throughout the setting.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

We were lucky enough this week to have a visit from Bookbug. He brought along the local Librarian to hold a Bookbug session with the children and to deliver the Explorer bags to all our 3 year old's. The children enjoyed stories, songs, hi 5's and cuddles. @scottishbktrust

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

Wed 25 July marked our end of term celebration for our 2025 leavers, we marked this occasion by throwing a Stay & Play session for parents/carers. The children moving on to their next adventure will be missed by all staff and peers at Forfar ELC. We wish them all the very best.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

As we approached the final few days of term for our DM1 children, we were focusing on creating our own patterns with different materials, sharing our thoughts and feelings linked to changes as well as exploring sounds, letters and familiar words such as our names.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

During Easter Break the DM3 children had a visit from our local Police Officers following an interest in people who help us.  They learnt the different roles the officers play within the community as well as learning about the uniform they have to wear and apparatus they use.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

We have enjoyed following the life cycle of a Butterfly.  The children had the opportunity to release these at our local community garden this week following them emerging from their chrysalis.  All ten of our caterpillars successfully hatched.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

The children have been exploring risky play opportunities both outdoors and at the local park, where they have been learning to manage and assess risk when jumping, climbing and playing at height.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

Over the last few weeks, we have had fun exploring different Celebrations throughout the calendar year, focusing on Burns Night & Chinese New Year.  The children were provided with various learning opportunities using crafts, food tasting & a visit to our local Tartan shop.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

We have had the pleasure of welcoming Mrs Ramsay into the setting to provide the children with Kodaly sessions. These sessions focus on helping us develop musical skills and musical literacy through games, songs and activities. The children thoroughly enjoyed taking part. 🎵🎵

[Sheena Lock @Sheenaflock]

Great to see so many practitioners engaged in our Improving Health and Wellbeing in ELC in service training sessions today. Thanks to @carnoustieelcc and @ElccForfar for hosting. #AngusEY #EnablingEnvironments

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

We were lucky enough this week to have a visit from big @bookbug! He brought along one of the local librarians to hold @bookbug sessions with the children and deliver the @bookbug Explorer bags to all our 3 year olds. The children enjoyed cuddles, hi-5's, stories and songs.

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

The children have been caring for caterpillars in the nursery over the last few weeks and successfully released 8 beautiful butterflies into the garden this morning. We have a further 5 cocoons waiting to hatch. 🤞🐛🦋

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

More photos from our visit from one of our local police officers. The children enjoyed finding out about all the equipment the officers need and exploring inside the police van. @TaysidePolice @AngusCouncil

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

We had a visit from one of our local police officers yesterday. The children got to talk to the officer about her job, try on some equipment and have a look round the police van. @TaysidePolice @AngusCouncil

[Forfar ELCC @ElccForfar]

During World Book Day, the children in the Meadow engaged in storytelling activities in different ways - listening, choosing and interacting. Sharing experiences with their friends. 📚🖥️🥰