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5 Ways to find a Reliable Childminder in Edinburgh
5 Ways to find a Reliable Childminder in Edinburgh Overview Would your child benefit from a smaller, more homely setting? At £6-£9 per...
Apr 28, 20242 min read


The case FOR 21st century boarding
By Laura Vida Does the word 'Boarding' make you wince? If so, you may be surprised to learn what 'Boarding' today entails. St Leonards...
Apr 23, 20244 min read


Are you interested in hosting an international student?
White House Guardianships - international students aged 7-18 White House Guardianships (WHG) is a family run business based in...
Apr 23, 20241 min read


10 Reasons to host your own family ceilidh with Ceilihkids
CeilidhKids Ceilidhs are exhilarating, joyous events which make any occasion memorable. The physical nature of a ceilidh means young...
Apr 22, 20242 min read


Why the piano is the ideal first instrument
Edinburgh-based piano teacher, Alla Norrie, explains why the piano is the ideal first instrument. She also provides her top musical...
Apr 11, 20242 min read


The best children’s books for the Easter holidays
Easter Eggs & Chickens From Ginger & Pickles Bookshop Did you know that the owner of Ginger & Pickles in Stockbridge also happens to be...
Apr 1, 20242 min read


Fairview International School
Fairview International School, Bridge of Allan offers prospective students a seamless transition to an IB education Fairview...
Mar 29, 20242 min read


7 Easter Events for Edinburgh Families
Got little people to entertain? Looking for an Easter egg hunt in or near Edinburgh? Here are our favourite options for Easter 2024 ....
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Sir Michael Morpurgo tells 'Tales from Shakespeare' at Belhaven School
Unveiling the Magic of Literature and Inspiring Future Storytellers with His New Book, ‘Tales from Shakespeare’ Sir Michael Morpurgo OBE...
Mar 21, 20243 min read


Why Nurturing Problem-Solving Skills Early Matters
Every day, children encounter a world filled with complexities, uncertainties, and emotions. Conflict with siblings, academic pressure,...
Mar 15, 20248 min read


5 Tips to Minimise the Impact of a Separation on Your Children
Here are our top tips for an amicable separation When you are going through a separation or divorce, it can seem as though you have...
Mar 14, 20243 min read


Children as Young as Two Can Learn to Cook
Here Are The Kitchen Skills They Can Get to Grips With Learning to cook can be hugely valuable for children. It can be used to teach...
Mar 5, 20244 min read


The Compass School Opens its Doors
The Compass School invites you to our Open Day on Thursday 7 March from 9am – 2.45pm You will have the opportunity to see the school in...
Mar 4, 20241 min read


Voxblock, the screen-free audiobook business, helps improve literacy in over 50 schools, throughout the UK
With World Book Day just around the corner, and literacy on people’s minds, Edinburgh based business, Voxblock is celebrating that it...
Mar 1, 20244 min read


Advanced Highers for enrolled and external learners at Edinburgh Steiner School from August
Advanced Highers for enrolled and external learners at Edinburgh Steiner School from August Why sit Advanced Highers? In recent years the...
Feb 29, 20241 min read


Bookings Open for the 2024 'Edinburgh Science Festival'
30 March–14 April 2024 Immerse yourself in a two–week extravaganza Shaping the future – Edinburgh Science Festival. Europe's largest...
Feb 19, 20242 min read


Considerations when choosing a nursery
Author: Dr Irene Pollock Casa Montessori, Forth Valley College, and University of Glasgow It is also crucial that a setting ‘feels right’...
Feb 5, 20242 min read


Voxblock, The Award Winning Screen-Free Audiobook Player
Voxblock is the screen-free audiobook player that gives children full control. With no wifi or downloads needed, the audiobooks just snap...
Jan 31, 20242 min read


Helping Your Child With Spelling
Daunted by teaching children their ‘there’ from their ‘they’re’? Spelling might feel scary, but it’s possible to make the process...
Jan 19, 20245 min read


How do I Choose a Private School / Nursery for my child?
By Tiffany Murdoch Head of Nursery at Cargilfield School Choosing the right early years setting for your child can be daunting and often...
Jan 17, 20243 min read
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