The city council has advised that due to the ongoing severe weather, schools will remain closed on Friday.
Tag: Children and Families
A risk to life: “Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary to do so”
The public are being urged not to travel throughout Thursday in the areas affected by red and amber weather warnings for snow. Continue reading A risk to life: “Do not travel unless it is absolutely necessary to do so”
Holyrood committee to explore impact of poverty on school attainment
What is the impact of experiencing poverty on the attainment of young people at school? This is one of the questions the Scottish Parliament’s Education and Skills Committee will be exploring in a new inquiry. Continue reading Holyrood committee to explore impact of poverty on school attainment
“Local treasure” Tom raises £30,000 for children’s hospital charity
A 97-YEAR-OLD fundraiser has handed over a cheque worth £30,000 to the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC). Continue reading “Local treasure” Tom raises £30,000 for children’s hospital charity
Funding boost for outdoor learning
The number of hours nursery children spend outdoors is set to increase, Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Maree Todd, has announced. Inspiring Scotland will receive £862,550 to encourage and support greater use of outdoor learning in the early years. Continue reading Funding boost for outdoor learning
FetLor burglary: community rallies to youth club’s aid
An appeal for financial support following a break-in at Fet Lor Youth Club is well on to meeting it’s target thanks to the generosity of local people. Continue reading FetLor burglary: community rallies to youth club’s aid
Healthy start: more babies breastfed for longer
A new report has revealed that mothers across Scotland are breastfeeding their infants for longer. The Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey found 43% of mums are continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth, compared to 32% in 2010. This follows a number of Scottish Government programmes aimed at encouraging breastfeeding. Continue reading Healthy start: more babies breastfed for longer
Council nurseries ‘don’t provide the cover working parents need’
Campaign group Fair Funding for our Kids has renewed calls for nursery reform after research revealed nine out of ten council nurseries don’t provide the cover working parents need. Continue reading Council nurseries ‘don’t provide the cover working parents need’
Scottish Children’s Lottery support for Youth Scotland
Edinburgh-based Youth Scotland has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Scottish Children’s Lottery. Continue reading Scottish Children’s Lottery support for Youth Scotland
Question mark over government’s nursery places plan
The public spending watchdog has questioned government plans to fund increased nursery provision in Scotland. The Accounts Commission says in a new report (below) there is a “significant risk” councils will not be able to resource the government’s ambitious plan to double early learning and childcare hours by August 2020. Continue reading Question mark over government’s nursery places plan