British Cycling and HSBC UK have revealed the route for the HSBC UK City Ride, taking place in Edinburgh on 3 September. Continue reading Edinburgh City Ride: experience your city on two wheels
Tag: Children and Families
Bullying is main concern as children go back to school
With children going back to school after the summer holidays this morning, a poll by Action for Children Scotland has revealed that bullying is the top concern for Scottish parents. Children’s emotional health and wellbeing, the cost of school uniform and getting their children back into the school routine were also among parents’ main worries in the survey of 1000 families. Continue reading Bullying is main concern as children go back to school
Starts today: baby boxes for all
All babies in Scotland due from today will be gifted a box full of essential items aimed at tackling inequality and promoting health. The boxes signal of the Scottish Government’s determination that every child, regardless of their circumstances should get the best start in life. Continue reading Starts today: baby boxes for all
Safety advice issued on eve of Baby Box roll out
Parents are being encouraged to consider safe sleeping practices by Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer and the Scottish Cot Death Trust. The advice comes as Scotland’s Baby Box scheme is rolled out nationally from tomorrow (Tuesday). Continue reading Safety advice issued on eve of Baby Box roll out
Craigroyston Primary project is Charity Times Award finalist
A literacy programme at Craigroyston Primary School is in the running for a national award. The pioneering programme jointly ran by Scottish Book Trust and Scottish Gas has been announced as a finalist at the Charity Times Awards. Continue reading Craigroyston Primary project is Charity Times Award finalist
SHE: new opportunities for girls and young women
SHE Scotland showcase event at PYCP – Friday 25th August, 1 – 4pm
Drylaw Fun Day this Saturday
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre: Saturday 19 August, 11am – 2pm
Councillors to discuss plan to address rising pupil numbers
Recommendations to ensure the city’s schools tackle the demands of increased pupil numbers and meet future provision have been drawn up by the City of Edinburgh Council.A new report, Schools and Lifelong Learning Estate Strategic Review, lays out the challenges that lie ahead as the capital’s population continues to grow. Continue reading Councillors to discuss plan to address rising pupil numbers
Self Factor project launches in North Edinburgh
Young people from North Edinburgh are set to benefit from resilience and confidence coaching from Edinburgh based charity U-evolve. Continue reading Self Factor project launches in North Edinburgh
Kids: get green fingered this summer!
With the summer holidays in full swing garden projects are a wonderful way for adults and children to get outside in the fresh air, and positively direct pent-up energy into something meaningful and constructive. Continue reading Kids: get green fingered this summer!