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Local language school is Whats On 4 Kids Awards finalist

Local language franchise named as finalist in prestigious awards

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Giselle Dominguez, whose Lingotot business in based in North Edinburgh, is celebrating being named as a finalist in four categories in the 11th National Whats On 4 Kids Awards.

These prestigious awards are intended to reward innovation, raise standards and generate awareness of family activities and those individual experts involved who make such a difference to so many young families.

Whats On 4 Kids says: “ Every nominee deserves to be congratulated on getting this far in the UK’s leading and longest established awards for the sector. It’s been an exceptional year with voting very fierce across all of the categories right up to the end, so thank you to everyone for being part of the action!”

Lingotot is a multi-award winning languages program being delivered to over 12,000 children across the UK each week. Their interactive learning format aims to introduce preschool and primary aged children to languages, while instilling confidence and developing an enjoyment for languages.

Giselle Dominguez, of Lingotot Edinburgh says “I am absolutely delighted that Lingotot has been named as a finalist in an outstanding four categories and would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who voted for me! I really love what I do and it’s a fantastic feeling to have Lingotot’s hard work recognised.”

The final results will be announced during a live ceremony, hosted by NatWest, in October.

Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age

Retired and semi-retired individuals in Edinburgh with a passion for learning are set to benefit from a new agreement that will see them able to participate in University research projects. Edinburgh Napier University has signed a partnership agreement with University of the Third Age (U3A) as a commitment to supporting the life-long learning passions of its members in the city. Continue reading Edinburgh Napier links-up with University of the Third Age

Free training with Living in Harmony

Water result: Pirniehall pupils conquer three minute challenge

Pupils from Pirniehall Primary School put their engineering skills to the test at a special event organised to encourage more young people into science, technology, engineering, or maths (STEM) related careers. Continue reading Water result: Pirniehall pupils conquer three minute challenge

Learn with Living in Harmony

See flyers for upcoming training opportunities being delivered by Living in Harmony/Pilton Community Health Project. There is also a brief description below: 

  • Tuesday 27th of June – Unconscious Bias Training – Learn how our brain’s biases can influence the process of staff recruitment and how we can manage these biases.
  • Wednesday 28th of June- Equality and Diversity Training – Understand the Equality Act 2010 and how it relates to your work.
  • Friday 30th of June – Language Barriers for Reception/Frontline Staff –Effective strategies to deal with language barriers with clients or within your organization.

If interested lease contact  livinginharmony@pchp.org.uk or phone Adam on 0131 551 1671.

Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

The Scottish SPCA visited Flora Stevenson Primary School in Stockbridge on Wednesday 31 May. Scotland’s animal welfare charity speaks to around 300,000 children a year through their highly interactive “Prevention through Education” programme. Continue reading Prevention through Education: Scottish SPCA visits Flora’s

School pupils set out to prove they’re top Euroquiz whizz-kids

Do you know your zlotys from your forints? And where is the highest bathroom in Europe located? These are examples of some of the taxing questions that may face hundreds of primary six children from all over Scotland who will take over the Scottish Parliament’s Debating Chamber on 15 May. Continue reading School pupils set out to prove they’re top Euroquiz whizz-kids