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Cost of Living Support
Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) provided by North Ayrshire Council is changing from 19 August 2024. New delivery models and attendance patterns will be available for you to access your child’s entitlement. Read more about changes to ELC.
Find out when schools are open/closed, including holidays and teachers' in service days
How to pay for school meals, free school meals and school lunch menus
Apply for footwear or clothing grants, free school meals, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA) and other grants
Find out how to enrol your child for early years or primary school, along with placing requests and early/delayed entry
Contact details for primary schools, secondary schools and early years centres, plus school handbooks
Access a range of support to help your child in their education
Find out what the NEC is and how to apply for one
Apply for free school transport
Visit the Care Inspectorate website to search for child minding and day care services in North Ayrshire
Discover learning courses and night classes available to adults in North Ayrshire
Information on music tuition, Gaelic Medium Primary Education and English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL)
Request to permanently educate your child at home
Located on the shores of Lamlash Bay, Arran Outdoor Centre is the perfect place to access the outdoors
Find out what additional support is available in North Ayrshire schools
What is a privilege seat and how you can apply