Support from the Care & Learning Alliance

CALA offers a range of services that are easy to access and can be specific to children and families' needs. Why not give us a ring to find out more about what we offer?

 

Start-up Support

For new toddler, early years and out of school groups, we can provide advice, information and, possibly, some financial help with your start up plans.

 

Advice, Information and Practical Guidance

Whether new to the area or a group of experience, we can offer you a source of up-to-date advice as well as practical support from trained CALA staff, all of whom have experience in working with a wide range and breadth of organisations and cantres.

 

Access to Funding

If you are providing services and support to children with learning / care needs you can access advice from CALA and how to proceed with applications for additional funding.

Small Group Grants
This is available to non-commissioned groups who are struggling to meet the costs of their rent and heating.   Information is sent out to groups each October-time and requests for assistance are decided in December.

Employment Advice & Support

Looking for guidance with staff recruitment & employment? Up to the minute employment legislation? Pay roll support? CALA's Dingwall base may be able to offer help. Contact 01349 866749 to access support for voluntary employers.

Click here for the latest Gateway Bulletin.

 

Staffbank

The CALA staffbank can help you identify relief cover at short notice - Tel: 01463 703097.