£2.5 million to expand after school activities

Funding for after-school clubs Scotland

An additional £2.5 million is being invested to expand free after school activity clubs for primary school children from low-income families, starting this August. The investment builds on the success of the Extra Time programme – delivered in partnership with the Scottish Football Association (SFA) – which currently supports around 5,000 children every week across […]

Families Invited to Apply for Edinburgh Holiday Hub Support

Applications are now being accepted for Edinburgh’s long-established Holiday Hub programme, which supports children and young people with disabilities and additional support needs. Organised by the City of Edinburgh Council, the initiative offers school holiday activities for those who may not be able to take part in mainstream programmes because of the level of support […]

Applications for Holiday Hub support for the next academic year now open

Families of children with disabilities and additional support needs are being encouraged to apply for the Council’s Holiday Hub provision, with the window now open for applications until 3 June 2026. The Council has offered Holiday Hubs to eligible school age children and young people for over two decades – offering vital school holiday provision […]