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Progression with Purpose: Why a Long-Term Approach to Swimming Matters
SwimEasy champions a long-term, mastery-driven approach to swimming in Scotland—Four-Term progression, age-tailored milestones, and premium coaching for lifelong confidence.


Education Secretary Visits Compass School’s Award-Winning Growing Friendships Initiative
Compass School in East Lothian welcomed the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Jenny Gilruth, on Thursday 5 Feb to one of its Growing Friendships intergenerational sessions in partnership with Our Community Kitchen (OCK). The visit highlighted the schools’ and organisations’ joint Excellence Award for Confronting Age Discrimination and Stereotypes. During the session, the Cabinet Secretary engaged fully with participants as they explored how life


Regius School – Open Day 13th March
Christian Education to Transform a Generation Regius School invites the community to an open day event on 13 March 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Attendees will explore the school's nurturing environment, meet its dedicated educators, and discover how Regius School empowers students in their God-given callings. Regius School is an independent Christian school for children from P1 to S2, dedicated to nurturing each child and enabling them to reach their full potential. Small class


Progression with Purpose: Why a Long-Term Approach to Swimming Matters
SwimEasy champions a long-term, mastery-driven approach to swimming in Scotland—Four-Term progression, age-tailored milestones, and premium coaching for lifelong confidence.
2 hours ago


Education Secretary Visits Compass School’s Award-Winning Growing Friendships Initiative
Compass School in East Lothian welcomed the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Education & Skills, Jenny Gilruth, on Thursday 5 Feb to one of its Growing Friendships intergenerational sessions in partnership with Our Community Kitchen (OCK). The visit highlighted the schools’ and organisations’ joint Excellence Award for Confronting Age Discrimination and Stereotypes. During the session, the Cabinet Secretary engaged fully with participants as they explored how life
2 hours ago


Regius School – Open Day 13th March
Christian Education to Transform a Generation Regius School invites the community to an open day event on 13 March 2026, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Attendees will explore the school's nurturing environment, meet its dedicated educators, and discover how Regius School empowers students in their God-given callings. Regius School is an independent Christian school for children from P1 to S2, dedicated to nurturing each child and enabling them to reach their full potential. Small class
1 day ago


Discover What Makes Clifton Hall School Special?
Clifton Hall School: small class sizes, nurturing learning, and no entrance exams on 52 private acres near Edinburgh. Book a Stay and Play session.
4 days ago


Heriot’s Ambition 2025-2030 part two: Academic focus
Pupils using the new loose parts equipment in the playground: creativity, problem solving and collaboration skills in action. What’s the news about skills? As part of its Strategic Ambition 2025-2030, George Heriot’s School is focussing on three academic areas, the first of which is skills. Heriot’s is developing a Meta-Skills Framework, anchored in the existing 5Cs model (curious, collaborative, creative, caring, critical thinking). This will underpin a whole school pathway
4 days ago


Top 4 Music Classes for Preschoolers in Edinburgh
Discover the Top 4 Music Classes for Preschoolers in Edinburgh, from Kodály at St Mary’s and Currie to Portobello Music School and EYM—engaging sessions that build rhythm, pitch and musical literacy.
6 days ago


Belhaven Hill School Unveils Film Celebrating 'A Lifelong Companion'
Belhaven Hill School in Dunbar, Scotland unveils A Lifelong Companion, a film that shows how Belhaven's prep boarding education sparks lifelong friendships, love of learning, and lasting achievement.
Feb 2


St George's invites families to its School in Action Morning
Families are invited to see St Georges School in Action on Friday, 13 March 2026, 9:30 am–12 pm, with campus tours, lessons in action, boarding options, and clubs
Jan 29


Play & Explore Cargilfield Nursery
Join Cargilfield Nursery on Friday, March 6th, 2026, from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM for Play & Explore morning! Discover our nurturing environment, meet our Early Years team, and see how we foster confidence and curiosity in children under 5. Book your spot today!
Jan 29
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