We use cookies to improve your experience. By viewing our content you are accepting the use of cookies. About cookies we use.

City of Edinburgh Council

Parental support

Find out about services for parents and carers of children and young people

We provide a wide range of services for parents, carers, children and young people.

Support and help for parents and carers

Being a parent or carer can be the most rewarding job we ever do, but it can be full of challenges. Find out about support and help available for parents and carers.

Get involved in your child's learning

There are many ways to get involved in your child's education, from supporting learning at home to joining your local parent council.


You may also be interested in...

This website

Getting It Right For Every Child is the national framework to help co-ordinate children's services across Scotland. Find out how the Getting it right for every child in Edinburgh approach can give the right help to children, young people and families, when they need it from a joined up multi agency team.

Check school term dates

Find out about moving onto primary school

Access services for disabled children and young people

Other websites

Childcare Information Service

A free, impartial service which provides you with information on registered childcare.

Parentline Scotland

A free helpline and email service for anyone with a concern about a child.


Bookmark this page with Google delicious

Share this page digg StumbleUpon Reddit LinkedIn