New research from the independent Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) highlights the impact the prohibitive cost of childcare has on parents’ ability to make ends meet and care for their children – even taking into account the rise in the National ‘Living Wage’.
Continue reading Childcare costs: Rowntree Foundation calls for radical overhaul
Minister for Childcare and Early Years Mark McDonald visited Crookston Early Years Centre today to highlight progress made by local authorities in offering new patterns of early learning and more flexibility in childcare. Continue reading Early years flexibility ‘crucial’, says Minister
Scotland is set to bring forward legislation to tackle the deep-rooted causes of child poverty for the first time in its history, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced today. Continue reading Legislation to eradicate child poverty is on the way
Looking for something to do during the holidays? The Inverleith Coordinated Summer Programme of activities for children and young people runs until Monday 15 August.
CBBC’s Awesome Authors is coming to the capital this weekend, giving Edinburgh’s children the chance to take part in this fun and exciting national event. Continue reading Awesome Authors coming to Edinburgh
New course starts Monday 5 September
THURSDAY 21 JULY 1 – 3.30pm
All welcome
SUNDAY 17 JULY 2 – 4pm
On all week – starts Monday!
A small Edinburgh company which makes safe and stylish teething jewellery has won a social media competition run by Theo Paphitis, best known for his appearances on the BBC TV show, Dragon’s Den. Continue reading Edinburgh mum wins Dragon’s Small Business Award
