West Linton Early Learners and Westies! is a parent-run registered charity, a member of Early Years Scotland and is in partnership with Scottish Borders Council. We are registered and inspected by HM Inspectorate of Education and the Care Inspectorate.
The Care Inspectorate have rated us as “5 – Very Good” since 2019, meaning we demonstrate major strengths in supporting positive outcomes for children and families. See our most recent report for further detail.
West Linton Early Learners is a Scottish Charitable Incorporated Organisation (SCIO)SC012258.
The Team
West Linton Early Learners and Westies! is managed by Carrie-Ann Neil. All our staff are qualified or are working towards a qualification and have experience in working with young children. They also hold a PVG (Protection of Vulnerable Groups) check for working with young children and have first aid training. It is policy for staff to keep up to date with child-care training and other relevant qualifications.
Parental Involvement
Parental involvement is very much a part of Early Learners and Westies!. We welcome and encourage parents and carers to come and join us during sessions (siblings also welcome!), to help out, or just to join in the fun and be involved in your children’s learning and development. There is also always a need for parental involvement on the board of trustees or at fundraising events to help Early Learners and Westies! remain active and we hope that you will take the opportunity to be involved.
We believe in community engagement and have local teachers giving yoga and music sessions at Early Learners. We also do trips into the community, such as visiting the post office, fire station and community orchard.
