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Council opens a new chapter for young readers

Looked after children receive free books

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.

Edinburgh launches Froebel book

book, launch, early, education

Tuesday 28 February 2012

The City of Edinburgh Council today joined publishers, SAGE, to launch a cutting edge book about early education practice.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

New nursery at Clermiston Primary to be officially opened

Thursday 27 January 2011

Clermiston Primary is to unveil its brand new nursery school today.

Statement - Decant of Westfield Court Nursery School

Thursday 7 October 2010

Health & Safety officers have recommended that alternative accommodation should be found for Westfield Court Nursery pupils.

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.

Mr Moon beams down to earth to show wonders of biodiversity

Wednesday 1 September 2010

Popular children’s author and illustrator, Kate Veale, will help celebrate Edinburgh’s commitment to biodiversity by launching the BiodiverCity 2010 competition at 10am on Friday 3rd September at Newhaven Nursery.

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