Tag: education

June dates for Childcare Academy info sessions

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We have more dates in place for our Childcare Academy Information Sessions:

Wednesday 1st June @ 1.30pm

Thursday 23rd June @ 1.30pm

If you would like to book a place to come along and hear more about the Academy, ask any questions and take away an application pack, please do not hesitate to contact me on the number below or Barbara Webster on 0131 311 6926.

Audrey O’Neill, Training Administrator

North Edinburgh Childcare

18b Ferry Road Avenue, Edinburgh EH4 4BL

Tel: 0131 311 6931

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Education, education, education: John Swinney gets to work

New Education Secretary’s out and about in Edinburgh today

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The biggest talking point of the First Minister’s Cabinet reshuffle this week was the appointment of John Swinney to the Education brief. Nicola Sturgeon’s trusted deputy is held in the highest regard and his surprise move clearly indicates that education will be the Scottish government’s top priority.  Continue reading Education, education, education: John Swinney gets to work

PPP school closures: independent inquiry confirmed

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The city council has confirmed that an independent inquiry into school closures will commence after the summer holidays. Continue reading PPP school closures: independent inquiry confirmed

Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors

From Leith to Inverleith: A glorious stone-by-stone reconstruction for new generations to enjoy

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The Botanic Cottage at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh opened its doors to its first visitors – local school pupils, volunteers with an edible gardening project and even a former resident of the building – yesterday. Continue reading Stepping back in time: Botanic Cottage throws open it’s doors

A time to make new friends

School closure offers unexpected opportunities

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Last month’s closure of 17 PPP1 schools caused much anxiety – for council officers, for school staff and particularly for families and for children. And while the saga rumbles on, many local parents and carers still don’t know when their child will return to his or her own school. Continue reading A time to make new friends

Local schools to stay closed until after summer holidays

Council confirms local schools will be closed for months

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Parents and carers worst fears were realised with the announcement this afternoon that local primary schools Craigroyston, Forthview, Pirniehall and St Davids are to remain closed until after the summer holidays. Rowanfield, too, will stay shut until August. Continue reading Local schools to stay closed until after summer holidays

Pilton Retreat safe … for now

Stay of execution for Ratho haven

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Pilton Retreat has been spared – for now. The community resource at Ratho has received one year’s support – but must use that time to explore other sources of  funding. Continue reading Pilton Retreat safe … for now