Dear families
Welcome to Bearsden Primary School and Early Years Centre. We are very proud of our school and centre; they are at the heart of our community. We work closely with families and partners to ensure that our children are safe, happy, included and achieving their best.
Bearsden Early Years Centre (EYC)
Bearsden EYC opened in August 2021. It is purpose-built to deliver 1140 hours of funded early learning and childcare for three to five year olds and eligible two year olds. The centre offers extended day provision from 8am - 6pm across 50 weeks of the year. Families have the option to pay for additional wrap care.
The centre is registered with the Care Inspectorate to provide care to a maximum of 95 children, with no more than 16 aged under three years and no more than 79 aged three years to those not yet attending primary school.
Children access a range of high quality indoor and outdoor spaces, including two indoor playrooms, a sheltered courtyard, mezzanine level and enclosed outdoor garden. The dynamic indoor-outdoor design enables children to explore and learn independently, using a free flow approach. All spaces are well planned to inspire curiosity, imaginative play and creativity.
The EYC is overseen by the Head Teacher of Bearsden Primary School, who works closely with the early years team. The Depute Head of Centre leads and manages the centre on a day-to day-basis and is very well supported by two Senior Early Years Workers and the wider team.
Bearsden Primary School
Bearsden Primary is a co-educational, non-denominational school situated approximately 6 miles to the north west of Glasgow. The school was built in 1911 and is a beautiful sandstone building, with traditional classrooms and flexible learning spaces, including a teaching kitchen, library, wellbeing space and central hall, which is often utilised for play and enquiry based learning.
Our associated secondary school is Bearsden Academy and we work closely with our cluster partners from Baljaffray, Castlehill and Mosshead primary schools. The school enjoys close community links with Bearsden Cross Parish Church and local businesses.
The current school roll is 442, arranged in 16 classes.
We support all children and young people to be safe, happy, included and achieving their best. Curriculum for Excellence prepares our children for the future to be successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors, through the Broad General Education (BGE).
We offer a wide range of opportunities for wider achievement, including pupil leadership roles, participation groups, clubs, competitions, charity fundraising, excursions, performances and instrumental tuition.
Parents as Partners
We work in partnership with parents and carers across the school and centre. We are committed to making sure that parents are actively involved in their child’s learning journey. We ensure that families receive weekly news updates and have many opportunities to participate and contribute to the wider life of the school.
Contact Us
Bearsden Primary School
office@bearsden.e-dunbarton.sch.uk 0141 955 2254
Bearsden Early Years Centre
eyc@bearsden.e-dunbarton.sch.uk 0141 955 2218
We look forward to working in partnership with you.
Annamarie Conway
Head Teacher
Bearsden Primary School and Early Years Centre
