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Edinburgh Montisorri Arts School is delighted to offer Ceramics Workshops this summer at EMAS, led by resident artist James Chincharo. The workshops are suitable for adults or for parents and older children. Age range: 8+ years to adult. Price: £90 per person for a 3-hour workshop. They run on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30–12:30 or 1:30–4:30. Dates: Tuesday 7 July; Thursday 9 July; Tuesday 21 July; Thursday 23 July; Tuesday 4 August; Thursday 6 August. Booking: office@emascho

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Reem and Noah, co-founders of Rook Street Tutors, share their holistic, whole-person approach to tutoring and explore what young people truly need from a tutor.

Loretto Golf Academy appoints Joanne Free, former Scotland international and US collegiate golfer, strengthening its coaching team and expanding opportunities for young players.

OPOL can work, but bilingual family life is rarely simple. Get Talking Spanish offers realistic, small, sustainable ways to keep Spanish alive at home — plus a supportive community.

The Clubhouse at Craigies Farm: a kid-friendly, hands-on farm day for ages 5–12 (animals, woodworking, cooking, crafts). 8:30am–3pm, July 7–10 & 13–17. Book exploretheclubhouse.co.uk.

Master times tables with our comprehensive guide! Learn the "why" behind multiplication, not just the "what," through three key phases: grouping, number lines/squares, and repeated addition/memorization. This proven methodology helps children build a strong foundation in math, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Perfect for parents and educators!

The Edinburgh Academy is a co-educational day school in Edinburgh, catering to pupils aged 2 to 18. We asked the school to provide an overview of the kind of experience and ethos that pupils can expect. What personal qualities does The Edinburgh Academy aim to develop in its pupils? At The Edinburgh Academy, education goes beyond excellent exam results. We combine academic excellence with Character Education—nurturing kind, confident and resilient young people. How does the A

Edinburgh is set to become one of Scotland’s first authorities to ban mobile phones in schools, introducing bell-to-bell restrictions with lockable pouches for secondary pupils and cabinets for primary pupils, backed by a £400k budget and feedback from almost 14,000 respondents.

Holy Corner Community Playgroup, Bruntsfield, Edinburgh. 50+ years of trusted childcare for children aged 2–5 during term time. Mornings Mon–Thu 8:55–12:20; Fri 8:55–11:35. holycorner.org

Starting August 2026, ESMS will unite ESMS Junior School, The Mary Erskine School and Stewart’s Melville College into one co-educational 3–18 campus, strengthening arts, wellbeing and outdoor learning, with extensive clubs and activities.

Dollar Academy, just 30–40 minutes from Edinburgh, is a leading day and boarding school for ages 5–18. Voted European School of the Year 2025–26, it offers 120+ co-curriculars, strong university destinations, and family-style boarding on a 70-acre campus.

Join The Mum Club Edinburgh for a relaxed brunch with Edinburgh Mums at Loudons New Waverley on Thu 18 June, 10am-12pm. All welcome—tickets via bio.

Edzell Nursery, Edinburgh: a 60-year Montessori-inspired, child-centered early years setting with outdoor learning, funded places, and a warm, nurturing community.

Foster a love of reading by following your child’s curiosity—turn interests like dinosaurs, space, or animals into stories, and use audiobooks to boost vocabulary and imagination.

Emma Rattigan explains why Edinburgh Montessori Arts School is an arts school: a learning space where creativity drives inquiry, exploration, and growth—without judgment.

We spoke with Janet Robinson from 2stepsaheadtutoring.co.uk about how pupils can prepare for the upcoming academic year to navigate the exam years with ease, and support children sitting entrance exams at the end of this year. "Exams are finished and holidays are in sight, but the real work for students has only just begun. As pupils move into Higher and Advanced Higher courses—and younger students start Nat 5s or enter a second year of Nat 5—the June timetable shift and the

A FREE Brazil mini-session for Early Years combines football and samba in safe indoor activities for parents, nurseries and schools; optional full World Cup pack available.

Mark Becher, Headmaster of The Compass School in Haddington, has just completed a formidable coast-to-coast walking challenge across Scotland and, in so doing, has so far raised over £6300 for the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity. Mark began his journey in the town of Ayr (where he was born and grew up) last Sunday (24 May) and in the days that followed, travelled across the country to the school where he has spent almost half his life, The Compass in Haddington, arrivi

An invitation to all parents of 3-5 year olds from Fettes Prep School. The event invites curious explorers aged 3–5 years to a fun-filled morning on Friday, 12 June, from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Fettes Pre-Prep. Participants will explore the 100 acres to search for hidden mini creatures, discover nature, and experience outdoor learning the Fettes way. Registration is available here. Spaces are limited, so early booking is recommended. Parents are invited to learn more about Fet