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Primary 1 Registration in Edinburgh: Find key dates, required documents, and how to register your child for primary school. Includes information on catchment areas, out-of-catchment requests, and important deadlines. From November 1st, register online at edinburgh.gov.uk/p1registration.

Author: Lydia’s Tuition   Helping Your Child Prepare For Private School Entrance Exams When choosing an educational setting for your child, you may be considering private schooling. Here in Edinburgh private schools are known as Independent Schools. Many schools in Edinburgh require students to sit an entrance exam to determine whether they will be offered a place. It’s a daunting prospect for children and parents alike but entrance exams needn’t be nerve-wracking. It’s simp

Discover what to expect for assessment into independent Primary (ages 4-5) and secondary schools (ages 11-12) in Edinburgh.

Local authorities in Scotland, especially Edinburgh, are now permitting deferrals for all children entering Primary 1 this August. This long

Cargilfield School, in Edinburgh, has been named the 'Best Prep School in the UK' at the prestigious Tatler Schools' Awards 2026.

Edinburgh's independent school application deadlines and assessment dates for pupils looking to start next August 2026 are coming up this month. Also this month are taster sessions at many independent schools. Here are a three independent schools, in Edinburgh, with dates coming up. Edinburgh Academy Apply now for Primary 2-6 Entrance Assessments Application deadline: Friday 7 November 2025 Assessment Day: Saturday 22 November 2025 To submit an application, please visit here

The Edinburgh Academy are delighted to host a PARENT, BABY AND TODDLER GROUP called 'Little Ones' taking place at the EA Nursery at Edinburgh Academy Junior School, 10 Arboretum Rd, Edinburgh EH3 5PL. Everyone parents with babies and toddlers are welcome. This is a great opportunity to meet other local parents and carers over a cup of tea or coffee whilst your children play and explore in our lovely purpose built nursery space. Every Thursday at 8:45am - 10:00am during term

Spring 2026 will see the launch of a NEW ANNUAL Nursery and School Guide magazine. The publication will be the unparalleled 'one-stop shop' for discerning parents in Edinburgh and the Lothians.  This glossy, hybrid edition will be the definitive, high-quality resource for local parents and carers. And its target readership will be those with children aged 0-16 for whom childcare & education truly matter.  Expect a glossy, perfect-bound publication with top-tier production val

Exciting Events at Merchiston: November Highlights for Parents! November is an exciting month at Merchiston! With a proud rugby tradition and a commitment to developing the next generation of players, we are thrilled to host Saturday Morning Rugby Open Training this term. Open to all P7 and S1 players from local schools and clubs, these free sessions offer the chance to train on our renowned pitches under the expert guidance of our professional coaching team. Register Here

Every day is an adventure at George Watson’s College Author: George Watson's College We’re delighted to invite prospective families to a series of exciting upcoming events at George Watson’s College, designed to give you a real taste of life at our school. Taster visit for prospective pupils (P4-S3) Dates: Friday 7 November (P4 – P7) and Friday 21 November (S1-S3) Our P4–S3 Taster Visits  offer an opportunity for your child to experience life at Watson’s first-hand. Whilst th

Join Alisa Dutch and Heather Duque, along with their mum friends, on The Edinburgh Society of Unapologetically Imperfect Mothers podcast. Experience hilarious, no-filter conversations about modern motherhood, from adult friendships to "choreplay" and guilty pleasures. Ranked #2 in the UK!

Author: SwimEasy Above: Lewis Smith A Tide of Talent For over a quarter of a century, SwimEasy Ltd   has served as a deep-rooted and vital pillar of the Scottish aquatic community. The company’s relationship with Scottish Swimming  as a long-term affiliate, beginning in 1998 , is a powerful testament to a shared, two-decade commitment to developing the sport. Crucially, as the leading independent provider of swimming lessons in Scotland; with a major presence in Edinburgh, Gl

Author: LS Tuition With parents’ evenings taking place in primary schools across Edinburgh and the rest of Scotland around now, here are our private tutor’s top tips on negotiating those all-important pupil progress meetings with teachers. Parents’ evening is one of the most valuable events in the school year, giving parent carers the chance to connect with their child’s teacher, understand their progress, and learn how they’re managing in school day to day. But parents’ even

St Leonards School has announced the launch of an exciting new pre-university Postgraduate (PG) Year. This programme, the first of its kind in Scotland, is  designed to bridge the gap between school and university. Beginning in August 2026, the PG Year  will offer students aged 17–19 a structured yet flexible opportunity to consolidate their academic strengths, develop independence, and prepare with purpose for life beyond school. The St Leonards Postgraduate Year is designed

The Compass School ,Haddington are thrilled to report that at the Scottish Intergenerational Conference & Excellence Awards 2025 in Inverness last week, The Compass School and Our Community Kitchen were presented with an Excellence Award for their work in 'Confronting Age Discrimination & Stereotypes'. This prestigious award recognises the incredible work and success of the inter-generational partnership which began in early 2024 between The Compass School and Our Community

Looking for a fun and educational program for your nursery or school? Dragon Song School combines creative play and storytelling to foster a love of reading and learning.

SwimEasy, in partnership with the Darcey Sunshine Foundation and the Spartans Community Football Academy Foundation, is launching a bursary program to provide a full year of free swimming lessons to children from families in need in Edinburgh. The program aims to make swimming education accessible and promote water safety. The Spartans Foundation will help with outreach in North Edinburgh. The public is invited to support the Darcey Sunshine Foundation through donations via t

Discover the joy of music at St Mary's Music School Saturday Classes! Limited places available for young musicians aged 10-11 to learn instruments like double bass, flute, and cello. A vibrant, welcoming community for children and families. Book your place today

Discover Cargilfield, Scotland's First Prep School! Celebrating 150 years of excellence, we offer a dynamic, enriching environment where every child thrives. From outstanding academics to vibrant activities, experience the adventure at Cargilfield!

Discover Fettes Prep: a leading school fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and kindness in a supportive environment. Prepare your child for the future with our innovative approach and superb facilities. Visit our Open Day on October 4th! Register now at fettes.com.