Police in Edinburgh are seeking the public’s help following confirmation of the death of teenager Blake Ross on Monday night. Continue reading Did you see Blake?
Urgent action needed in schools to address childrens’ mental health
Figures produced by the Scottish Children’s Services Coalition (SCSC) have highlighted dramatic increases in the reasons pupils are being identified with additional support needs (ASN) in Scotland’s schools. Continue reading Urgent action needed in schools to address childrens’ mental health
New online money advice service from DWP
New budgeting support for Universal Credit claimants
Money Advice Service’s Online Money Manager is an interactive tool that offers personalised advice on making the most of your money while you’re on Universal Credit. It offers help and advice on a range of money topics including opening a bank account, keeping on top of bills and dealing with debt.
Half term fun with Edinbugh Leisure
Keep kids happy this half term and splash around as a family
Edinburgh Leisure is running new fun sessions every weekend, starting 20 February at their six pools across the city: Ainslie Park, Dalry, Drumbrae, Glenogle, Gracemount and Leith Victoria. Continue reading Half term fun with Edinbugh Leisure
Taking the time to dream: Future Me launched
The Scottish Government yesterday launched a new Future Me campaign as part of the Read Write Count early years initiative, encouraging families across Scotland to share their children’s dreams for the future. To mark the launch, children and parents took part in a Future Me session and reading from award-winning children’s author, Simon Puttock at Riverside Museum in Glasgow. Continue reading Taking the time to dream: Future Me launched
Future Me campaign launches this week
A new campaign encouraging parents or guardians to talk to children about their dreams for the future will be launched this week by the Scottish Government. The Future Me campaign aims to raise the aspirations of children and improve vital literacy and numeracy skills which will last a lifetime. Continue reading Future Me campaign launches this week
Chesser death: man to appear in court today
Police have confirmed the woman who died in the Chesser area at the weekend as Hannah Dorans. Continue reading Chesser death: man to appear in court today
Culture Project Fund: applications close 10 March
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Culture Project Fund will in its first year focus on support for the performing arts. Grants of up to £5,000 will be awarded to organisations based in Edinburgh to help with the costs involved in developing new performing artwork. Continue reading Culture Project Fund: applications close 10 March
Blockbuster year for Britain’s creative industries
2016 has proven a bumper year for the UK’s Creative Industries, with record-smashing results cementing our reputation as a hub for attracting, producing and retaining creative talent.
Continue reading Blockbuster year for Britain’s creative industries
Youth decides in PB project
The city council has invited youth work projects to apply for funding from a total pot of £60,000 in the latest participatory budgeting project in the Capital. Continue reading Youth decides in PB project