Covid-19 Update
SPELL staff are currently working from home in line with Government advice.
IMPORTANT NOTICE:
Following on from the government's announcement on 4th January of further restrictions in level 4 areas, updated guidance has been issued which sets out important changes for organised activities and baby and toddler groups. Changes to the guidance refer to the maximum number of children and adults allowed to attend outdoor activities. The updated guidance can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
Supplementary Guidance for Organised Activities for Children
Please note this additional guidance is for areas at level 4 only.
Groups should continue to use the previous guidance on Organised Activities for Children for further detail and instructions.
This guidance is for unregulated activities and services provided indoors and outdoors for children and young people, including babies and toddlers, that are voluntary, 3rd sector or parent led.
The link to the guidance is:
Organised Activities for Children
SPELL staff are currently working from home in line with Government advice.
Following on from the government's announcement on 4th January of further restrictions in level 4 areas, updated guidance has been issued which sets out important changes for organised activities and baby and toddler groups. Changes to the guidance refer to the maximum number of children and adults allowed to attend outdoor activities. The updated guidance can be viewed by clicking on the link below:
Supplementary Guidance for Organised Activities for Children
Please note this additional guidance is for areas at level 4 only.
Groups should continue to use the previous guidance on Organised Activities for Children for further detail and instructions.
This guidance is for unregulated activities and services provided indoors and outdoors for children and young people, including babies and toddlers, that are voluntary, 3rd sector or parent led.
The link to the guidance is:
Organised Activities for Children

Welcome to SPELL's website. SPELL are a charity that support the pre-5 voluntary sector in South Lanarkshire.
We provide free support to parents and carers as well as all not-for-profit baby and toddler groups, nurseries and playgroups.
If you are a parent or carer looking to attend a group with your child, or looking for a nursery for your child to attend, SPELL can provide you with details of groups.
Please give us a call on 01698 768933 / 768944 or email us at spell.org@btopenworld.com. We also have a Facebook page
Training Programme Spring 2020 - POSTPONED
SPELL's new training programmes have now been released. Full details of the courses on offer can be found on our Training Programme page
SPELL support the Pre-5 voluntary sector across South Lanarkshire. This includes Baby & Toddler groups, Nurseries and Playgroups, which are non-profit making organisations.
The image to the left gives a brief explanation of the different types of nurseries and playgroups in this sector with their contact details.
If you are interested in finding out more about any of the establishments please call them direct or contact us on 01698768933.
This list and a list of all the Baby and Toddler Groups can be found on the List of Groups page
Vacancies
SPELL do not currently have any vacancies.
Vacancies at nurseries and playgroups registered with SPELL can be found by clicking here
Play Activity Programme 2019 - 2020
Please click here for information about the play activities that are on offer this year.
To book a session for your group please contact Wendy on 01698 768944 or email spell.org@btopenworld.com.
Little Hedgehogs
For dates and information on our latest Little Hedgehogs Outdoor Toddler Group, please see our Group and Parent Area
















