Relocating with Family and Pets
Relocating to Glasgow with family or pets involves several important considerations. To help ease your transition, we’ve compiled resources on key topics, including childcare, schooling, and bringing pets into the UK. The following links provide detailed information and guidance:
Bringing Pets to the UK
For government guidance on bringing pets into the UK from overseas, including rules and procedures, visit:
Bring Pets to Great Britain - GOV.UK
Nursery & Childcare
In Glasgow parents/carers can typically choose from nurseries run by the Council, the private sector or the voluntary sector (known as Funded Providers). They can also choose to access their child’s early learning and childcare entitlement with a Registered Childminder where that childminder is part of the Council’s funded ELC provider scheme.
Getting a place in a council nursery in Glasgow can be competitive, especially in popular areas. Glasgow City Council uses a priority admissions criteria to allocate places. You can find out more information from the Glasgow City Council website:
Early Learning and Childcare - Glasgow City Council
University of Glasgow Nursery
The university offers a nursery facility for staff and students. General information can be found on the University Nursery webpages:
For application and placement queries, contact: ecs-nursery@glasgow.ac.uk
Schooling Options
Glasgow and its surrounding areas offer a range of schooling options, from primary to secondary education. Explore enrolment procedures, specialist provisions, and other educational resources through these council links:
East Dunbartonshire Council Schools
East Renfrewshire Council Schools