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Making an informed choice of nursery
Dr Irene Pollock Casa Montessori and University of Glasgow Choosing childcare, whether a nursery, playgroup, or childminder, can be a...
Jun 30, 20223 min read
Inspired Family Trails Around the Museum of Scotland
If you are looking for a day out in Edinburgh, the National Museum of Scotland is a wonderful free attraction. To get the most out of...
Jun 29, 20221 min read
Educational Activities for the Summer Holidays
It’s important to keep your kids occupied during the holidays, not just for your sanity, but also for their education It's week two of...
Jun 29, 20223 min read
How to make your child's personal space learner friendly
Number 1 Tip: Get your children involved! Place your children at the centre of their learning and value their ideas and options about...
May 16, 20222 min read
Nursery Owners Launch - SPNA
Scottish Private Nursery Association (SPNA) are proud to be relatively new formalised organisation supporting the Private, Voluntary and...
Mar 31, 20222 min read
Should Parents Pay For Tutoring?
Tutoring provides valuable one-on-one time for your child, and regular sessions also give your child an opportunity to work through...
Mar 10, 20223 min read
Making an Informed Choice of Nursery
By Dr Irene Pollock, Edinburgh Montessori Arts School and University of Glasgow Choosing childcare, whether a nursery, playgroup or...
Mar 2, 20223 min read
Childcare guidance for families
Are you unsure about whether to choose a nursery, childminder or nanny? Would you like some expert advice that’s tailored to you and your...
Feb 11, 20221 min read
Spatial training with blocks and puzzles could unlock the UK's mathematical potential
A sustained focus on spatial reasoning training could turn the UK into a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...
Feb 11, 20222 min read
3 Essential Reads for Preschoolers
Recommended Reading: Rainbows in Bloom: Discovering Colours with Flowers by Taylor and Michael Putnam (2021) 2+, Animals in the Sky by...
Jan 30, 20222 min read
10 Reasons to take your baby swimming
We all need to learn how to swim in order to stay safe. Yet if you live in Scotland, your child will not necessarily be offered lessons...
Jan 12, 20222 min read
Simple French Picture Books for Preschoolers
This month’s children’s book recommendations come from Philippe Sibeaud, Director of Studies at the French Institute in Edinburgh. If...
Jan 2, 20222 min read
What is 'Recitals for Wrigglers'?
Louise Bevan (violin) and Clea Friend (cello) set up 'Recitals for Wrigglers' in 2014. Their aim was to create informal classical...
Jan 2, 20221 min read
Why tuition is so much more than simply learning how to read and count…
Lydia Scaltsas, Primary School Teacher, Founder and Private Tutor: LS Tuition What is LS Tuition? LS Tuition is a company that tutors...
Jan 1, 20224 min read
Which Edinburgh instrument suppliers do local teachers recommend?*
Newlands Pianos For a varied stock of new and refurbished acoustic pianos to suit every budget. Workshop on site. Open 7 days a week, by...
Nov 26, 20211 min read
A Pioneering Alternative Educational Passport To Summative Exams
Edinburgh Steiner School pupils are the first in Scotland to receive an innovative, interdisciplinary qualification, equivalent to two...
Nov 26, 20215 min read
Green Book Shopping This Christmas
Would you like to kit out your child with an engrossing, varied library? (Not just the most famous names.) Would you prefer to do so...
Nov 23, 20212 min read
Children’s Book Recommendations November 2021
8 Australian Picture Books A huge thank you to Edinburgh-based children’s author Emma O’Connor for this month’s wonderfully original and...
Oct 27, 20213 min read
8 ways to encourage your toddler's language skills
By Louise Day, Speech and Language Therapist 1. Choices Offer your child a choice of two things. Hold the two objects up if possible and...
Oct 25, 20212 min read
An opportunity to perform
1st to 13th March 2022 - Edinburgh Music Competition Festival Plans for the 101st annual Edinburgh Music Competition Festival 2022 are...
Oct 22, 20211 min read
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