Learning

School childrenEdinburgh is recognised as a leading centre for education, knowledge and research. The City of Edinburgh Council provides learning opportunities of the highest quality to assist children, young people and adults in reaching their full potential.

What's new

Primary School Estate Review - View the decisions on school closures taken at the Council Meeting on 20 November.

Just launched - FACe (www.face-edinburgh.org.uk) is the new e-Newsletter for Families and Children in Edinburgh, aiming to keep parents in touch with the latest news about services for children.

Non-catchment application forms are now available on the school placements page.

Key areas

Schools in Edinburgh

Advice and complaints, catchment area maps, challenging bullying, racism and discrimination, parental involvementprimary schools, safer routes to schools, school handbook, school places, school reviews, secondary schools, special schools, term dates

Learning for life

Adult Learning, community centres, core skills, learndirect Scotlanduniversities and colleges, work based learning

Pre school and childcare

Birth to Three framework, nursery schools, pre school education and childcare

Programmes and Initiatives

Active Schools, Consumer education, Curriculum for Excellence, Eco Schools, environmental education, equalities in educational establishments, Gaelic education, Health Promoting establishmentsMore Choices More Chances, Smart Schools Initiative