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The Wind Section - Instruments to Purchase or Hire If your child has been offered music lessons at school to learn a brass or woodwind...

By Kate Howlett , PhD candidate in Zoology, University of Cambridge Children’s books and TV shows are full of animals, but how well do...

Here’s what we’d do just now. Let us know if you find hidden gems!: 1. FATOWL classes 6 months to 4/5 years Various times Drop-in/One-off...

Merchiston are delighted to announce our new headteacher of The Forest at Merchiston …Davina Bowers. Davina Bowers, headteacher of The...

Loretto School has appointed Mrs Catherine Beddison as Head of Loretto Junior School. Joining Loretto from Cranleigh Prep School in...

Phonics Part 2 By LS Tuition Blending is a key technique in phonics reading. After learning the sounds of the alphabet, children will...

by LS Tuition Part 1. Phonics is a method of teaching children to read using sound. Children develop phonics skills by linking sounds...

WRITTEN BY: LS TUITION - EDINBURGH It’s already that time of year! Summer fun has been had over the past 6 weeks, and now we’re fully in...

by CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, HEADMASTER OF FETTES PREPARATORY SCHOOL CHARLIE G O MINOGUE, Head Fettes Preparatory School The mention of...

by Harper Collins Why it’s important to teach kids to cook Knowing how to feed ourselves is one of life’s most important skills. It’s as...

There is no doubt that separation and divorce are unpleasant events (to say the least) for any family and they can signal the start of a...

By Laura Vida, Feature Writer, Nursery and School Guide Book Reviewer Rainforest (4+) by Cath Ard, Illus. Juliana Motzko, Townhouse...

For a newborn baby, the world is an incredible and exciting place, everything is new, just waiting to be discovered. Babies start...

by Harper Collins This article has been written by parenting author and blogger Becky Goddard-Hill. Summer holiday activities by Harper...

By Laura Vida My friend was once asked why she understood Spanish. She'd never had any lessons. The answer: her parents played her...

St Leonards School, St Andrews Each boarding school offers something different, particularly its location, percentage of boarders and age...

Whilst researching summer camps and activities in Edinburgh for children this summer I came across this article by a Canadian Professor,...

Martin Doherty - Associate Professor in Psychology, University of East Anglia research found at the age of about four, children reach...

George Watson's College have announced the appointment of Lisa Kerr as the new Principal of George Watson's College, succeeding Melvyn...

Following on from our Benefits of Extracurricular Activities feature we are looking at the benefits and a round-up of Sports Classes for...