Raising Teens with Confidence

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A new Raise Teens with Confidence course starts at Gate 55! on Wednesday 19th February. The six session course aims to give parents and carers of children aged 11 to 16 years, an increased understanding about how they can best support their teenage children as they go through the sometimes challenging changes of adolescence. The course ...

Scottish Education Awards 2020

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The Scottish Education Awards celebrate the hard work and success which takes place in Scottish education. The annual event recognises those who dedicate their lives to children and young people and showcases the valuable work and innovation in Scottish classrooms. Do you know someone who dedicates their life to children and young people? Do you know someone ...

Reduce the risk of catching or spreading flu and colds

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Key advice for parents and carers - How to reduce the risk of catching or spreading flu and colds. In the home the risk of catching or spreading flu/cold like illness can be reduced by: Regular hand washing with liquid soap and running waterCovering nose and mouth when coughing or sneezingUsing a disposable paper tissue, disposed of immediately ...

A Rotary Experience

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In December the members of the Currie Balerno Rotary Club were able to see for themselves an example of the benefit that their intervention can bring. The Club was contacted by Janet Walker, Deputy Head Teacher at the Wester Hailes Education Centre, seeking funding for a four-day residential course for three students with speech impediments. The funding ...

Home Security Advice to Householders

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As we approach darker nights and the busy festive period, there tends to be an increase in housebreaking and acquisitive crime, so with this in mind, here is a guide of what you can do to keep your home safe this festive period and beyond. Please see Police Scotland's guide below: Home Security Guide Shed ...