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An Expert's Tips for Raising a Mini Linguist
By Laura Vida My friend was once asked why she understood Spanish. She'd never had any lessons. The answer: her parents played her...
May 4, 20232 min read


Scottish Boarding Schools
St Leonards School, St Andrews Each boarding school offers something different, particularly its location, percentage of boarders and age...
Apr 26, 20235 min read


Summer play that enriches kids’ reading skills — 8 fine motor activities for little fingers
Whilst researching summer camps and activities in Edinburgh for children this summer I came across this article by a Canadian Professor,...
Apr 25, 20235 min read


Milestone developments at four years old
Martin Doherty - Associate Professor in Psychology, University of East Anglia research found at the age of about four, children reach...
Apr 21, 20234 min read


George Watson's College announces New Principal for August 2024
George Watson's College have announced the appointment of Lisa Kerr as the new Principal of George Watson's College, succeeding Melvyn...
Apr 19, 20231 min read


Round-up of Edinburgh Sports Classes
Following on from our Benefits of Extracurricular Activities feature we are looking at the benefits and a round-up of Sports Classes for...
Mar 31, 20235 min read


How to Raise a Genius
Henrik Karlsson's essay looks at the childhoods of exceptional people, to see if a common pattern lay in their upbringing. I sampled...
Mar 17, 20235 min read


Benefits of Extracurricular Activities
I f you already have a busy family schedule, you may wonder whether extracurricular activities are worth the time and money. But research...
Mar 9, 20233 min read


How to Help your Child Develop Study Skills
by Mhari-Anne at LS Tuition Learning how to study, complete homework projects and revise, is essential as your child moves towards the...
Feb 14, 20233 min read


Doodles New Party Room
Celebrate with a unique pottery painting party at Doodles! Our new party room is perfect for all ages and events. Ideal for ages 8+
Feb 12, 20231 min read


LS Early Learning
By Lydia Scaltsas, Founder and Private Tutor LS Tuition I am delighted to introduce LS Tuition’s newest venture: LS Early Learning. This...
Jan 9, 20231 min read


Independent School Assessment Dates
Many independent schools organise 'Assessment Days' in January. Schools invite children applying for P1 (and other year groups) to an...
Jan 1, 20232 min read


All children from 5 yrs old entitle to Free Bus Card.
The Scottish Government scheme, which provides 5-21-year-olds resident in Scotland with free access to bus travel, has been in action for...
Dec 13, 20221 min read


New Head of Stewart's Melville College
ESMS is delighted to announce the appointment of Frances McCrudden, as Head of Stewart’s Melville College. Her appointment follows a...
Nov 29, 20222 min read


Keen to turbocharge your child’s literacy skills? Or inspire a reluctant reader?
All children are innately curious, imaginative and hungry for new and varied learning experiences. But those who struggle with reading,...
Nov 25, 20222 min read


Can You Keep a Happy Family Through a Divorce?
We all know that going through a divorce is tough, but for families with young children, it can be especially difficult. One of the most...
Nov 22, 20223 min read


How to Help Your Child Prepare For Primary 1
Lisa recently faced the task of helping her son transition from nursery to P1. Like many parents, she felt anxious that he wasn’t reading...
Nov 22, 20222 min read


A handwriting activity - writing a letter to Santa
Did you know a free letter is sent by Royal Mail to every child who sends their letter to this address: Father Christmas, Santa’s...
Nov 15, 20224 min read


Meet Mark Becher, Head of The Compass School, Haddington
We ask Mark Becher Head of The Compass School Haddington, what are the particular strengths of his school and how it equips a child for...
Nov 5, 20221 min read


Meet St George's Head, Carol Chandler-Thompson.
We speak to Carol Chandler-Thompson Head at St George's School to find out her vision for the school and how it equips children for life...
Nov 5, 20221 min read
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