Recent events in the US, in particular the shocking death of George Floyd, and the global response are shining a light again on the harmful and persistent issue of institutionalised racism.  We fully recognise that it is no less an issue in the UK and Scotland.  We have a list of similar deaths of black ...

Lockdown Issue 2 of Families Edinburgh Magazine is now out. Full of useful on homeschooling and entertaining children, as well as all important information about health and wellbeing, you can access the magazine here:  https://issuu.com/familiesonline/docs/edinburgh_3_?fr=sOTJiMzE1MTMyMDM&fbclid=IwAR2YQYKrMcFUsX8JqnirLA_vq7cdwb_hjYLGgDrQOOR8kVkQAM3xhMvOyCk

Please see information below from Connect: We’d like to hear from parents about their experience of supporting their child's learning at home during lockdown.  It has been a challenging time!  We are delighted to announce our speaker is Janet Goodall, a common sense and empathetic educator, who will offer you reassurance and much more!  Places are free, ...

A writing competition for ages 7 to 17, called 'Generation Lockdown', has been launched offering young people the chance to write about their experiences during lockdown. Winners will be picked by authors and have their work published in a book. Submissions can be in the format of a personal experience, a poem or a creative story ...

Senior Phase LEAPS students LEAPS have created new resources for Senior Phase students, their parents and carers. LEAPS S5 Conference Online Resources For LEAPS eligible students who are aiming for Higher Education courses at college or university. Please find resources at https://www.leapsonline.org/S5-conference-online If you are on twitter, you can retweet LEAPS tweet about this resource:  https://twitter.com/LEAPS1996 LEAPS1996 (@LEAPS1996) | TwitterThe latest Tweets ...

Children and young people may be spending more time online at home than usual. For most, the internet will remain a fun and helpful tool to stay connected, however increased time online also comes with risks, and in times of uncertainty incidences of prejudice-based bullying and hate crime can rise. Respect Me Scotland have put ...

Letter and update from Chief Superintendent, Sean Scott Divisional Commander, Edinburgh City Division, Police Scotland. Police Scotland Edinburgh City Division Letter The survey can be accessed via the following link: https://consult.scotland.police.uk/surveys/your-police-2020-2021

Youth Link Scotland is working with the Scottish Goverment. Please see the survey link at the bottom of this email asking young people aged 11-25 how they feel about the Covid 19 pandemic and to share their thoughts, ideas and concerns.  Find the survey here: https://bit.ly/3bOTfuh

Please find the latest guidance from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) on Certification for 2020 on National 2 to National 5, Higher, Advanced Higher, National Certificates, National Progression Awards, Skills for Work courses and Awards. SQA-NQ2020-Parent-Carer-covid-19

Please find some useful support documents regarding the Coronavirus outbreak from Maximise below. Maximise! Support Memo Schools and Social Work - Covid-19 Maximise! What to Claim Coronavirus Factsheet March 20

Please see below for the latest update regarding Covid 19 for places of education. http://www.whec.edin.sch.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/Covid19-Letter-to-Parents_Carers-10-March-2020.pdf

You are invited to the Let’s Plan Wester Hailes Community Conference. The conference aims to inspire the future Local Place Plan for Wester Hailes, covering what has been carried out to date, learning from other places, what are the next steps and how you can get involved! The event is FREE and open to all. ...

Edinburgh Children’s Partnership Services Plan is hoping to gather the views of parents, carers and parent councils.  We would appreciate if you could take 5 minutes to complete this survey as an individual parent. https://www.surveymonkey.co.uk/r/ecsppc

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 ...

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 ...