Tag: Children and Families

Local schools sign up for ParkSmart

Pupils and teachers across Edinburgh have joined a campaign to discourage inconsiderate parking at school gates. Granton, Flora Stevenson (above), Wardie and Ferryhill are among the local primary schools to sign up for the initiative.

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North Edinburgh kids score with healthy eating message

Charity calls full time on Responsible Business Week with Food Fuel Football event

Business in the Community Scotland (BITC), the Prince’s Responsible Business Network is bringing Responsible Business Week to a close with an exciting healthy session for kids in Edinburgh with a focus on football. Continue reading North Edinburgh kids score with healthy eating message

Protecting children online: Action Plan launched

A new national action plan to help protect children and young people online has been launched by Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald. The refreshed plan will help children and young people develop the skills they need to stay safe on the internet and support parents and carers to be more aware of the potential risks that their children face online. Continue reading Protecting children online: Action Plan launched

Muirhouse moves to Ratho!

Muirhouse Community Centre delivered two JASS (Junior Award Scheme for Schools) group residentials to Pilton Retreat, Ratho over the Easter (writes James McGinty). There was an all girls group and the other was all boys. Each group spent three days and two nights at Ratho and had a great time. It is hoped that we will be able to repeat this format with another four groups as part of our summer programme. Continue reading Muirhouse moves to Ratho!

Baby Boxes encourage safe sleeping, say parents

Scotland’s Baby Box scheme is helping to raise awareness of safe sleeping practices, according to early evaluation findings. The scheme has been criticised as an expensive gimmick by some critics, but early research indicates the boxes are proving popular with new parents. Continue reading Baby Boxes encourage safe sleeping, say parents