Useful Information
Information for Parents/Carers –
Playscheme Service
The City of Edinburgh Council will be delivering a play scheme service for disabled children and young people in 2020 for 8 weeks of the school holidays.
Digital Parenting Guide
We want all families to benefit from Digital Parenting. Please share with anyone else you think may be interested in ordering the Digital parenting Guide, by using this link: www.parentzone.org.uk/digitalparenting
Delaying your child’s entry to Primary School – Session 2020-2021
Primary Schools within the City of Edinburgh Council are embracing approaches to learning that build upon the skills and experiences of the children from Early Learning and Childcare Settings which support a smooth transition into Primary One.
Changes in your School Nursing Service
There is a new role for school nurses to support children and young people.
For more information on what school nurses do, please go to our website.
https://services.nhslothian.scot/SchoolNursing
Parent and Carer Peer Support Group
The Lothian Centre for Inclusive Living (LCiL) facilitates a peer support group for parents and carers of disabled children and young people and children and young people with additional support needs.
Download Support Group Leaflet
Term dates (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/termdates)
Information on free schools meals (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolgrants)
Assistance with school transport (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/info/20105/support_for_pupils/1586/apply_for_free_school_transport)
Information on admissions (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/schoolplaces)
The Bright Futures blog on your homepage (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/brightfutures)
Information on school closures in severe weather (www.edinburgh.gov.uk/severeweather)