‘Tis the season where cities, towns and villages across Scotland begin their Christmas Tree Light Switch-ons and we are here for it! Local councils have already confirmed dates and times for their festive community glow-ups and you can find all the details for your area in our helpful twinkly guideRead More →
The experts at Outdoor Toys have shared their top tips to remember when celebrating Bonfire Night this year, including guidance on setting off fireworks around children, building a bonfire and the safest practices for handling sparklers with your children. 1. Wear the correct clothing and have the right supplies WhenRead More →
For the first time, Rob Biddulph ditches the paper and draws straight onto pumpkins to inspire kids to decorate instead of carving their pumpkins This Halloween, 30 million pumpkins are expected to be bought for carving, of which 16 million won’t be eaten Hubbub calls for public to embrace creative alternatives to carving toRead More →
The services that schools and local authorities provide to children and young people with additional support needs will be scrutinised by the Scottish Parliament’s Education, Children and Young People Committee. More than a third of children and young people in Scotland’s public and grant-maintained schools have an identified additional supportRead More →
A “rolling programme” of further school strikes is due to go ahead after members of Unison rejected a pay offer. Announcements of when the strikes will take place will be made in the coming days. The union stated that support staff including janitors, classroom assistants, cleaners and canteen workers hadRead More →
Scotland’s winter vaccination programme has started, with a range of vulnerable groups being offered the vaccine against flu from 4 September. Invitations to book or attend an appointment have already been sent to those eligible for a flu vaccine by post, in a white NHS Scotland envelope, by email orRead More →
Ahead of the new school year hair experts at Chris & Sons have put together the easiest hairstyles parents can do in under five minutes. “The back-to-school hustle can be a chaotic time for parents and kids alike. Amidst shopping for supplies and adjusting to new routines, mornings can becomeRead More →
For many of us, the Coronation of King Charles III will be the first time we will witness an heir to the throne being crowned. In what has been code-named, ‘Operation Golden Orb’, plans for the much- anticipated coronation weekend are certainly in full swing! From street parties and bigRead More →
Thousands more low-income families will benefit from free school age childcare as part of a £15 million investment to help tackle child poverty. Existing services for eligible families in areas of Dundee, Clackmannanshire, Glasgow and Inverclyde will be expanded, with new services set up in other communities across Scotland. LocalRead More →
From coaching kids’ football to the Academy Awards red carpet in Los Angeles, actor James Martin takes it all in his stride. Speaking to Scotland4kids’ Laura Barr, on World Down Syndrome Day, James said it was ‘such an honour’ to have been awarded an Oscar. The actor has also recentlyRead More →