Category: West Pilton

Bear with Me: Forthview parents produce fabulous new book

Forthview Primary School parents proudly unveiled their latest story ‘Bear with Me’ at a launch at the City Chambers on Wednesday. Continue reading Bear with Me: Forthview parents produce fabulous new book

Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?

Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?

Roots by Routes: first session on Thursday

Do you want to share your stories of North Edinburgh? Roots by Routes is a celebration of people and places within Pilton, Muirhouse, Granton and Drylaw.

Workshops will be held every Thursday from 23rd May – 27th June, 10am-12pm at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre. Continue reading Roots by Routes: first session on Thursday

Childcare Academy information session – Thursday 30th May

Interested in a job in Childcare? The Childcare Academy could be for you:                 

THE CHILDCARE ACADEMY IS AN EMPLOYABILITY FUND STAGE 3 PROGRAMME WHICH WILL PROVIDE YOU WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

·         Undertake free training requiring attendance of up to 30 hours weekly within a safe, friendly environment

·         Gain significant experience of working with children by undertaking a quality supported work experience placement within an early years care and education setting or an out of school care setting

·         Gain 2 Accredited SQA Units from the Social Services (Children and Young People) SVQ Level 2 Award

·         Gain employment in the childcare sector

·         Access a Young Persons Allowance of £55 per week for eligible 16 to 18 year olds (for a max of 26 weeks)

·         Access various Progression Routes upon successful completion

Our next Childcare Academy starts on MONDAY 2nd September 2019

Why not come along to our Childcare Academy information session? This will last approx. 1 hour and will give you the opportunity to find out what is involved in our Academy programme, ask any questions and take away an application pack.

         Thursday 30th May 2019 @ 1pm

If you would like to find out more, please contact:

Audrey O’Neill (Communications & Compliance Officer) on 0131 311 6931

email audrey.oneill@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

or: Liam Moffat, Training Administrator on 0131 311 6929

email Liam.moffat@northedinburghchildcare.co.uk

Follow us on Twitter @NEChildcare

Like our Training Services on Facebook @https://www.facebook.com/pages/North-Edinburgh-Childcare-Training-Services/664092880377307

Registered Scottish Charity No. SC023245

New PEEP group starts at Health Project next week

There are still places for the Women Supporting Women peep mums/carers and babies (6 weeks – 2.5 years) group starting next week Tuesday 21st May, 1:30 – 2:30.  Continue reading New PEEP group starts at Health Project next week

What if … ? New social enterprise initiative launches in North Edinburgh

What if … North Edinburgh, a social enterprise programme looking to inspire residents in the north of the city to test ideas that have a positive impact in the community, has officially launched this week. Continue reading What if … ? New social enterprise initiative launches in North Edinburgh

Community councillors invited to Waterfront event tomorrow

Local community councillors have been invited to attend a Waterfront consultation meeting at Edinburgh College’s Granton Campus tomorrow. Continue reading Community councillors invited to Waterfront event tomorrow