Dealing with inheritance for children When we hear talk about ‘trusts’ the word often conjures up thoughts of Trust Funds and...

Edinburgh and the Lothians have world class attractions that draw visitors from across the country. If you are lucky enough to have one...

Leith Academy pupils show off their iPads. Supplied/City of Edinburgh Council The City of Edinburgh Council scheme which will see every...

A sustained focus on spatial reasoning training could turn the UK into a science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM)...

Recommended Reading: Rainbows in Bloom: Discovering Colours with Flowers by Taylor and Michael Putnam (2021) 2+, Animals in the Sky by...

The National Literacy Trust has partnered with global information services company, Experian, to launch Words that Count, a national...

4 months into parenthood, I noticed the odd gap in my little one’s wardrobe. We needed a pram suit, a baby sleeping bag and the odd...

We have all the time in the world to teach facts, but only this very limited window to develop the will and integrate the senses through...

Personalities make Cranley Nurseries The success and strength of any nursery lies with its people. Cranley’s three sites have built...

Lydia Scaltsas, Primary School Teacher, Founder and Private Tutor: LS Tuition What is LS Tuition? LS Tuition is a company that tutors...

In this set of recommendations you’ll find unconventional Christmases, at least 3 bears and even a story set on Arboretum Road,...

I’m now about 9 weeks into life with a baby. Like many new parents, I did a ton of research and spent ages compiling a pre-birth...

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...

1. Many schools will allow you to borrow instruments, at least initially. 2. Otherwise, you have 3 options: hire, hire to buy, or buy...

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...

Newborn babies are primed to hear and distinguish every sound in every language. But this auditory elasticity diminishes over time. So if...

We asked Kim Vaughan, cellist, teacher & mother for her expert advice. Kim is a founding member of the multi award-winning Benyounes...

By Scottish Council of Independent Schools Pupils from a wide range of different backgrounds go to independent schools. The schools...

School Guide Edinburgh Interview with GEORGE HAWKINS MBE, Director of STEP AHEAD TUTORING & EDUCATIONAL SERVICES Whether a parent wants...

8 Australian Picture Books A huge thank you to Edinburgh-based children’s author Emma O’Connor for this month’s wonderfully original and...

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...

Do you want to unlock your child’s musical potential? Perhaps you just want them to enjoy music making. Either way, it’s important to...

Times tables form the foundations of all maths/numeracy knowledge and understanding. They are fundamental building blocks upon which all...

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...