Nikki Miller

In Scotland, the school entry cutoff date of February 28th means a child can start Primary 1 as young as four and a half years old. Recent changes in local council policy allow children who are not yet five by August to defer entry for a year and remain in funded nursery education. Furthermore, children who turn five before August can apply to delay their school start. This means a primary class could now encompass a significant age range, with some children starting as

What better way to get festive? If you want your child to understand why we celebrate Christmas, we’d also recommend the one-off crib services and carol services which take place in stunning old churches and cathedrals across Edinburgh. Why not check out the events pages of Old St Paul’s, Ps & Gs (by John Lewis) and St Mary’s Episcopal Cathedral, for example. All are welcome to enjoy December’s merriness and music, whether religious or not. Or see our 6 Trad Christmas Events here. The Snow...

Rod Grant & Cameron Wyllie, known for their bold views on Scottish education, team up in the "Two Heads Are Better Than One" podcast. Get ready for passionate discussions on the real issues facing schools today!

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.

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

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 . George Heriots...

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 time. If you...

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 values and stunning...

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 they spend time in...

Choosing a school? Make the most of Independent School Open Days! They're your chance to explore different schools and find the best fit for your child. Get prepared with our '101 Questions for Open Days'. See the Edinburgh and Lothian school Open Day dates below, listed by date. We recommend attending as many as possible to find the perfect school!