Education and learning news
Council opens a new chapter for young readers
Published on Thursday 24 May 2012
Edinburgh Looked After Children are set to receive a brand new book every month, until they are five, as part of a city wide initiative to support children in the City of Edinburgh’s care.
Council calls for more apprenticeships throughout the city
Tuesday 22 May 2012
The Chief Executive of the City of Edinburgh Council, Sue Bruce, was joined by 50 young apprentices to mark the start of Scottish Apprentice Week.
Opening doors to adult learning
Wednesday 9 May 2012
Exploring hieroglyphs, learning IT and discovering family history, are just some of the free taster courses that are running from 11 – 18 May 2012 to mark Adult Learners’ Week.
Employment programme helps give young people the right start
Monday 23 April 2012
More than 200 young people from across Edinburgh were awarded for successfully completing their Job, Education and Training Programme (JET) at an awards ceremony on Thursday (19 April).
Pupils put the fizz, sparkle and pop back into business
Friday 20 April 2012
Drummond High School and Gracemount High School are going head to head in a lemonade sell-off to test their business skills.
Council to pursue protest group for court costs
Friday 30 March 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council is to pursue Portobello Park Action Group (PPAG) for the costs incurred in their recent legal case against the Council.
Paolozzi Art Prize launched for artists of the future
Monday 12 March 2012
The prestigious new Paolozzi Art Prize was launched today (Monday 12 March) in the City Art Centre with the help of the late artist’s sister, Yolanda Tartaglia.
Statement in response to Portobello judgement
Wednesday 7 March 2012
The Court of Session today, Tuesday 7 March, upheld the Council’s appropriation of part of Portobello Park for the construction of a new Portobello High School.
History of Edinburgh unearthed through new project
Friday 2 March 2012
A new initiative to bring Edinburgh’s colourful past to life is to be launched at the EDGE 2012 conference today (2 March).
Edinburgh launches Froebel book
Tuesday 28 February 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council today joined publishers, SAGE, to launch a cutting edge book about early education practice.
School Police support rolled out across the City
Thursday 23 February 2012
Dedicated police support is being rolled out to all 23 Edinburgh high schools in a bid to help tackle crime, bullying and exclusion.
Consultation begins on options for Boroughmuir High School
Monday 20 February 2012
The City of Edinburgh Council today (20 February) announced the start of a statutory consultation on the future location of Boroughmuir High School.
A new dawn for the future of libraries
Thursday 16 February 2012
A new future for Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people.
Little Chefs Open Learning Kitchen
Thursday 9 February 2012
Lorne Primary School children were joined by top chef and ex-pupil, Tony Singh to unveil their new Learning Kitchen, donated by John Lewis, as part of an initiative to encourage healthy eating.
New high school plans given the green light
Thursday 19 January 2012
Plans to build a state-of-the-art building to accommodate James Gillespie’s High School have now been approved.
Young people debate future priorities for the Capital
Wednesday 18 January 2012
Young people from across Edinburgh are coming together today to have their say on the future priorities for the city.
New Royston / Wardieburn community centre opens
Tuesday 17 January 2012
Royston and Wardieburn residents joined together to mark the official opening of the area’s new state-of-the-art Community Centre.
Pupils design school tie in memory of teacher
Friday 13 January 2012
Pupils at James Gillespie’s High School have come together to design their new school tie to celebrate the life of History Teacher, Mr Caddell, who died last year.
Craigmount pupils play a soulful tribute to teacher
Wednesday 11 January 2012
Tickets are on sale for Hit the Stage, Craigmount High School's tribute concert in memory of their deputy Head Teacher, Beth McDonald, and to raise funds for Cancer Research UK.
Council works hard to ensure pupils are back in school after severe weather destroys roof
Friday 6 January 2012
The Council has rapidly put in place temporary measures to ensure that pupils of Kaimes School are able to return near to the start of term, after the high winds caused significant roof damage.
Council responds to misleading and inaccurate SSTA letter
Friday 23 December 2011
The Depute General Secretary of the Scottish Secondary Teachers’ Association (SSTA) has written to members about the Council's implementation of changes to secondary school management posts.
Edinburgh schools compete to be savvy shoppers
Tuesday 13 December 2011
Edinburgh schools are competing in the Young Consumer of the Year competition, which will see them battle it out for the chance to compete in the national final next year.
Scottish skiing And Save Our Suntrap set to receive additional funding
Friday 9 December 2011
Sports and outdoor education projects have been awarded more than £300,000 in funding by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Pensions and Trusts Committee.
Edinburgh Guarantee to aim for a positive destination for every school leaver
Thursday 8 December 2011
A call has gone out to city businesses and organisations across all sectors to provide jobs, paid work experience, training or continued education for every school leaver in Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Guarantee gives employment boost to young people
Tuesday 6 December 2011
Standard Life has become the first company to formally sign up to the Edinburgh Guarantee and offer roles for young people.
Broughton Primary School is dreaming of literary success
Friday 2 December 2011
Primary six and seven pupils from Broughton Primary School unveiled their very own book at Edinburgh’s City Chambers today.
Celebrating Green Pencil Award winners
Tuesday 29 November 2011
Twenty primary pupils in Edinburgh were congratulated at the Green Pencil Awards 2011 in the Central Library last Friday (25 November).
Ten years on and success of Minitrials goes on
Tuesday 29 November 2011
This year pupils from schools in Edinburgh, Ayr and Paisley, have been laying down the law, proving that ten years-on MiniTrials are still an educational way for pupils to experience Scots Law.
Twenty young scribes to be honoured at Green Pencil Awards
Thursday 24 November 2011
Twenty children will be presented with Green Pencil Awards at a special ceremony hosted by Councillors Deidre Brock and Ron Cairns at the Central Library tomorrow night (Friday 25 November 2011).
Top Edinburgh Children and Families Projects Awarded
Thursday 24 November 2011
A ghost story with serious messages about bullying, a scheme that sets dads on a mission, and a project supporting children’s mental wellbeing, have all been awarded for their work.
Boroughmuir High moves a step closer to Fountainbridge
Thursday 10 November 2011
A bid to buy land for the new Boroughmuir High School in the Fountainbridge area has been accepted by the seller Lloyds Banking Group.
Fanfare Concert showcases Edinburgh's young musical talent
Friday 4 November 2011
Tickets are now on sale for Edinburgh’s musical extravaganza, the Fanfare Concert, which takes place on 18 November at St Paul’s and St. George's Church.
New Edinburgh Gaelic school given the go-ahead
Thursday 27 October 2011
Plans for a new Gaelic school in Leith, Edinburgh, have been given the go-ahead by the City of Edinburgh Council.
Council urges parents to choose local schools
Thursday 27 October 2011
Parents are being advised to visit and learn more about their catchment primary school before applying for a place at a school in a different area.
Edinburgh schools to go wireless in major tech revamp
Wednesday 26 October 2011
Council run schools and the majority of community education centres are set to get access to WIFI as part of a £5.3 million investment IT services.
Edinburgh's adult educators join forces
Thursday 29 September 2011
A new partnership aimed at improving the range and quality of adult education opportunities in Edinburgh is being launched tomorrow at the Central Library.
Edinburgh pupils Get Set for the Games
Friday 16 September 2011
Edinburgh schools will join the countdown to the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games with a series of cultural and sporting events across the city.
Balfour Beatty set for Portobello High School construction contract
Friday 16 September 2011
The Council is set to award the construction contract for the new Portobello High School to Balfour Beatty Construction.
Council will defend Portobello High plans in court
Tuesday 13 September 2011
The Council has confirmed that it will vigorously defend its plans to build the new Portobello High School on Portobello Park.
Building 'DNA' and tough security to tackle metal thieves
Wednesday 10 August 2011
Some city buildings are to get their own forensic identity as part of a major effort to thwart metal thieves.
Blue chip companies to give school leavers jobs boost
Wednesday 3 August 2011
A new scheme to dramatically improve job prospects for school leavers is being endorsed from major blue chip businesses in the Capital.
Grassmarket set to mark national Playday with giant kids zone
Tuesday 2 August 2011
Edinburgh’s Grassmarket will be transformed into a giant children’s play area on Wednesday (3 August) to mark national Playday.
Garden party for top tots nursery
Friday 15 July 2011
Children from an award-winning nursery run by the City of Edinburgh Council are holding a special garden party to celebrate scooping another accolade.
Vote for Murrayburn Primary before Friday 15th!
Wednesday 6 July 2011
Cast your vote on Facebook to help Edinburgh and Scotland's only entry to a £30k playground revamp competition that does exactly what it says on the tin
Move to improve future of Edinburgh school leavers
Tuesday 28 June 2011
A summit has taken place today involving major employers and other organisations with the aim of tackling low levels of employment, training and further education among Edinburgh’s school leavers.
Town and gown international link-up to be formalised
Friday 17 June 2011
The relationship between the Council and the city's universities and colleges is to be re-invigorated in a signing ceremony later today.
Craigour Park Pupils launch their new book
Friday 17 June 2011
Primary six pupils from Craigour Park Primary School have revealed their new children's book, Liam and the Alien.
New Gaelic school proposed for Edinburgh
Thursday 9 June 2011
The outcome of a city-wide consultation on the future of nursery and primary Gaelic Medium Education (GME) in Edinburgh is recommending that a dedicated school be established.
Education Leader discusses delaying entry to primary school
Thursday 19 May 2011
Educational practice can be a victim of fashion as much as anything else and recent trends have seen an increase in the number of parents requesting to defer their child’s entry to primary school.
Craigroyston Community High to host Edinburgh Learning Festival
Thursday 12 May 2011
The Edinburgh Learning Festival returns for a second year this Saturday to give parents the opportunity to see Curriculum for Excellence in action.
Primary school pupils put their best feet forward
Tuesday 3 May 2011
Pupils from Edinburgh’s Royal Mile Primary School stepped out from their classes today (3 May) to encourage people to sign up for ‘Walk Edinburgh Week’.
Clovenstone Primary School re-opens tomorrow (Wednesday 4 May)
Tuesday 3 May 2011
The school will re-open to pupils following the burst water main incident this morning.
Pupils go that eggstra mile for care home party
Wednesday 6 April 2011
A special Easter eggstravaganza party is being held for an Edinburgh care home by big-hearted pupils from Drummond Community High School.
Record turnout as new Youth Parliamentarians elected
Monday 4 April 2011
The newest Members of the Scottish Youth Parliament to represent Edinburgh were today unveiled at the City Chambers.
Open day at Sighthill's new community hub
Tuesday 29 March 2011
The new Gate 55 community hub at Sighthill Road is having an open day on Monday 4th April.
Young people get a taste of the past
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Young people from Leith have gained hands-on experience of traditional building skills as part of the Leith Townscape Heritage Initiative.
Edinburgh schools link up with Hibs for learning initiative
Tuesday 22 March 2011
Pupils in Edinburgh are to get the opportunity to learn at Easter Road through a Curriculum for Excellence based link-up between Hibernian Community Foundation and the City of Edinburgh Council.
High praise for Stenhouse Primary
Friday 18 March 2011
School inspectors have given Stenhouse Primary School and its nursery class a glowing report on the back of a recent inspection.
Voting underway in Scottish Youth Parliament Elections
Monday 14 March 2011
Young people across Edinburgh have begun voting for candidates vying for a seat in the Scottish Youth Parliament.
Council approves nursery closure plans
Thursday 10 March 2011
Proposals to close two Edinburgh nursery schools were agreed today at the city's council meeting. High School Yards and Princess Elizabeth nurseries are set to close at the end of the school year.
Lorne Primary School serves up new AEGON breakfast club
Tuesday 1 March 2011
Lorne Primary School in Leith has just become the latest school to open its very own AEGON breakfast club as part of an award-winning city-wide initiative.
Fifty per cent increase in Edinburgh candidates for Youth Parliament
Thursday 24 February 2011
The number of young people campaigning to stand for Edinburgh in the Scottish Youth Parliament has increased by 50 per cent, it was announced today.
New nursery at Gracemout Primary officially open
Thursday 24 February 2011
Gracemount Primary has unveiled its brand new nursery. The new £1 million development will provide modern early years education facilities for three to five-year-olds in the area.
New Portobello High School gets the green light
Wednesday 23 February 2011
Plans to build a new high school in Portobello were approved today by councillors on the city's planning committee.
Confident launch for childrens art show
Tuesday 22 February 2011
An exhibition of work from a group of ‘young artists’ will be officially open to the public tomorrow as part of a City of Edinburgh Council well-being project.
MacLaren responds to budget critic
Monday 21 February 2011
"The accusations levelled by an unnamed head teacher in Friday's Edinburgh Evening News were quite simply irresponsible and, under the financial circumstances, absurd.
St Leonard's is top of the class
Friday 18 February 2011
Staff and pupils at St Leonard's Nursery School have been celebrating coming top of the class, thanks to a glowing report from school inspectors.
Top marks for Greengables Nursery School
Wednesday 16 February 2011
It was top marks for pupils and staff at Greengables Nursery School, after they received a positive report from school inspectors.
Council pilots Duke of Edinburgh inspired award scheme for younger kids
Friday 11 February 2011
An award scheme based around outdoor activities and expeditions for primary and early secondary age pupils is being piloted in Edinburgh.
All three schools affected by gas supply problems in West Pilton are open tomorrow (Monday 7 Feb)
Sunday 6 February 2011
Craigroyston Community High School and Pirniehall/St David's Primary Schools are all open as normal tomorrow.
Pirniehall & St David's primaries and Craigroyston CHS all open
Friday 4 February 2011
Info below now out of date - schools open
School artists pay tribute to Paolozzi with giant mural
Friday 4 February 2011
Pupils in Edinburgh today revealed a giant playground mural inspired by the work of famous artist and Leith born former pupil, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi.
Pirniehall and St David's primaries closed tomorrow
Thursday 3 February 2011
Both schools are currently affected by gas supply problems. A further update will be provided before Monday.
Schools to get one-off winter energy payment
Thursday 3 February 2011
Schools struggling with big energy bills are to get additional council support to make payments.
Edinburgh schools vie for Film Festival showing
Monday 31 January 2011
The Edinburgh International Film Festival and Pilton Video today launched the Edinburgh Schools short film competition.
Pupils from Currie Community High win John Byrne Award
Monday 31 January 2011
A team of pupils from Currie Community High School have fought off stiff competition to win a first prize of £7000 in the inaugural John Byrne Award.
Council seeks public views on options for Gaelic education
Monday 31 January 2011
The future of primary and nursery level Gaelic education is the subject of a public consultation launched today.
Edinburgh teachers to 'change one thing' for the curriculum
Friday 28 January 2011
Teachers in Edinburgh are to take part in a campaign to encourage the sharing of new ideas and approaches to the new curriculum.
New nursery at Clermiston Primary to be officially opened
Thursday 27 January 2011
Clermiston Primary is to unveil its brand new nursery school today.
Satellite technology helps special needs pupil travel independently
Thursday 27 January 2011
A 17-year-old Edinburgh special needs pupil has become the first in Scotland to learn to travel to school on his own using satellite technology.
Proposals to improve access to school facilities revealed
Thursday 20 January 2011
The Council has unveiled a range of proposals which aim to increase participation in sport physical activity by improving access to facilities in Edinburgh's schools.
Schoolkids are top of the bogs in Council Eco Schools Competition
Thursday 20 January 2011
A wetland bog, wildlife pond and butterfly-friendly orchard are just three winning school plans set to scoop eco awards at a ceremony at the Royal Botanic Gardens this Friday.
Bad weather means extra spaces on Council Adult Education Programme
Wednesday 12 January 2011
The severe weather conditions which affected the country before Christmas have had an impact on the delivery of booklets advertising the City of Edinburgh Council’s Adult Education programme – leaving spaces to be filled in several popular courses.
Adult Education postal enrolment deadline extended
Thursday 23 December 2010
The deadline for postal enrolments to the Adult Education programme has been extended to the 30th December due to a delay in the delivery of brochures caused by severe weather.
Schools and Children & Families services severe weather update
Wednesday 22 December 2010
All schools are set to open on Thursday.
Schools and Children & Families severe weather update
Tuesday 21 December 2010
All schools are set to open on Wednesday. The only exception is that Davidson's Mains nursery will remain closed.
Severe weather update - Schools and Children & Families services
Monday 20 December 2010
All schools are set to open on Tuesday. The only exception is that Davidson's Mains nursery will remain closed.
Updated: Schools news - Sunday 19 December
Sunday 19 December 2010
All Special Schools will be closed to pupils tomorrow but Secondary and Primary Schools are open.
Severe weather - schools and children & families services
Wednesday 15 December 2010
All schools and Children & Families department services are set to open on Thursday. Check this site and Radio Forth tomorrow morning for details of any closures or difficulties.
All schools and Children & Families services to open on Monday
Friday 10 December 2010
All of Edinburgh's schools, children & families establishments and services will operate as normal from Monday.
Severe weather update - Schools and Children & Families services
Thursday 9 December 2010
All but a few Edinburgh schools are to open fully on Friday. With schools getting back to normal we are now very keen that all pupils should make every effort to attend.
Severe weather update - Schools and Children & Families services
Wednesday 8 December 2010
All but a small number of Edinburgh's schools are to open fully on Thursday.
Severe weather update - Schools and Children & Families services
Tuesday 7 December 2010
All but a small number of Edinburgh's schools are to open fully on Wednesday. Adult education and other updates here too.
Schools - news in brief
Tuesday 7 December 2010
Some brief news about the situation across Edinburgh's schools - after school club, snow digging, Forrester HIgh parents evening.
Severe weather update - Schools and Children & Families services - Tues 7th
Monday 6 December 2010
Most of Edinburgh's schools are to open fully on Tuesday with a few exceptions. All special schools will be closed.
Schools remain open - parents to collect pupils early if possible
Monday 6 December 2010
Most schools will stay open for the rest of the school day as planned. However, in light of snowfall and of current transport problems parents may wish to make arrangements to collect children earlier
Updated 11:30am - Severe weather - 7 schools, 4 nurseries and all special schools to close Monday
Monday 6 December 2010
The following are to close with immediate effect because of new snowfall...
Severe weather update - Vast majority of schools to open on Monday
Sunday 5 December 2010
Most of Edinburgh's schools are to open fully on Monday with only a few exceptions.
Severe weather update – Schools and Children & Families services (Monday 6th)
Friday 3 December 2010
THIS INFORMATION IS NOW OUT OF DATE. SEE TOP NEWS STORY: 'Vast majority of schools to open on Monday'.
Severe weather update – Schools and Children & Families services
Thursday 2 December 2010
All secondary schools are set to open for some pupils and 44 primaries are set to open on Friday. See a full update on the status of schools below.
Severe weather update – Schools and Children & Families services
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Thirty of Edinburgh's primary schools are set to open on Thursday and details about the status of other Children & Families services have been announced
Severe weather - Schools Fanfare and Childline Concerts postponed
Wednesday 1 December 2010
Edinburgh schools Fanfare and Childline Concerts, due to be held on Sunday evening, have been postponed because of the severe weather.
Severe weather update - Adult education cancellations and other issues
Wednesday 1 December 2010
All adult education day and evening classes are cancelled for the rest of the week.
Young people to debate global issues at City Chambers
Thursday 25 November 2010
High School pupils from across Eastern Scotland will take part in a model united Nations conference at the City Chambers tomorrow.
Top Edinburgh children & families projects awarded
Thursday 25 November 2010
A team of young tour guides, an African links project and a scheme that supports lone fathers have all been awarded for their work at the City of Edinburgh Council's Achievement Awards.
Values & Citizenship competition launched across Edinburgh secondaries
Tuesday 16 November 2010
Edinburgh's inaugural John Byrne 'Today's Values' competition is taking place in Edinburgh's schools.
2011/2012 school session registration set to begin
Tuesday 9 November 2010
Edinburgh’s schools are calling for parents of children who will be five years old before 29th February to register for a primary school place.
Sector leaders gather to tackle child inequality
Wednesday 3 November 2010
The Edinburgh Partnership will convene today to develop an action plan aimed at improving the lives of the city's most disadvantaged children.
Edinburgh school selected for flagship for literacy programme
Wednesday 6 October 2010
A school in Edinburgh has been selected by Scottish Book Trust as one of their Flagship Schools for the 'Meet Our Authors' programme.
New Portobello High plans submitted
Tuesday 5 October 2010
Detailed plans for a new high school in Portobello have been lodged for consideration by the city's Planning Committee.
Kindergarten inventor's teachings revived in Edinburgh
Monday 27 September 2010
Five Edinburgh nursery head teachers are driving a revival of an acclaimed 19th century early years teaching method.
Permission sought to consult on nursery school closures
Monday 27 September 2010
A report proposing that a consultation should be carried out into the closure of two city nurseries will be presented to a special meeting of the Children & Families Committee next month.
Practice makes perfect as young musicians help kids with cancer
Friday 24 September 2010
Hundreds of young Edinburgh musicians are taking part in a campaign to raise money for children’s cancer charity CLIC Sargent by taking part in a sponsored practice-a-thon.
Exam results are in - Edinburgh maintains good progress
Wednesday 4 August 2010
The wait for exam results is over and the early indications are that candidates have performed well in 2010 and that Edinburgh’s overall good performance has been maintained.
Edinburgh re-writes the rulebook on new school design
Friday 23 July 2010
The City of Edinburgh Council is to take an innovative new curriculum-led approach to designing two schools in the city.
Curriculum for excellent teeth
Wednesday 9 June 2010
Budding young chefs at James Gillespie's Primary are to launch a recipe book tomorrow aimed at improving dental health and diet and every P6 pupil across Edinburgh and the Lothians will receive a copy. The year long project between the school, NHS Lothian and Scotmid Co-operative has been hailed as a perfect example of Curriculum for Excellence in action.
What is Curriculum for Excellence? Learning Festival to explain
Friday 21 May 2010
Edinburgh's inaugural Learning Festival will give parents the opportunity to see Curriculum for Excellence in action next Saturday.
New Portobello High School consultation
Friday 7 May 2010
A four month consultation with Portobello residents on the new high school kicks of this week, with a meeting for key stakeholders on Monday 10 May in the local primary school.
Top entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer opens Craigroyston High School
Thursday 6 May 2010
Edinburgh’s latest new school is to be opened by Scottish entrepreneur Sir Tom Farmer and city Education Leader Cllr. Marilyne MacLaren.
Cardinal O'Brian opens Edinburgh's latest school
Friday 23 April 2010
The latest new school in Edinburgh is due to be officially opened by Cardinal Keith O’ Brian and Cllr. Marilyne MacLaren. St. Augustine’s R.C High School will be opened as part of a £180m Council rebuilding programme.
We’ll give stranded staff a helping hand when they return - MacLaren
Friday 23 April 2010
All 730 City of Edinburgh Council staff affected by flight cancellations will have the option to make up hours to avoid loss of pay.
Edinburgh reacts to Government Gaelic investment
Thursday 15 April 2010
Edinburgh's Education Leader has welcomed the Scottish Government's plan to invest in Edinburgh's Gaelic school and in early years provision in the city.
Out of catchment sibling places will be harder to come by - MacLaren
Friday 26 March 2010
Parents are being advised to be cautious when applying for out of catchment school places if they want younger brothers and sisters to go to the same school in the future.
A new direction for community learning and development in Edinburgh
Wednesday 10 February 2010
Community Learning Development (CLD) in Edinburgh is set to change as the Council launches a more locally tailored service.
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