Change lives – in and beyond the classroom
Every day, teachers create calm, nurturing spaces where children feel safe and encouraged to thrive. The care you bring to the classroom can make a lasting difference — and for some children, that same support is needed beyond the school day. At Aberlour Children’s Charity, foster carers help children and young people who can’t live […]
Applications open for Best Start Grant School Age Payment
Families across Scotland can now apply for over £330 to help with the costs of preparing for primary school, as applications for Best Start Grant School Age Payment open now (1 June 2026). The payment, unique to Scotland, is available to eligible families with children born between 1 March 2021 and 28 February 2022. It […]
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 […]
Childline Counselling Sessions about Online Child Sexual Abuse Jump by over a Third in one Year
Children’s charity the NSPCC are raising the alarm as Childline counselling sessions about online child sexual abuse and exploitation jumped by more than a third in the last year. New data from the NSPCC-run service reveals that between April 2025 and March 2026 Childline delivered 2,444 counselling sessions about online child sexual abuse and exploitation, marking a 36% annual increase. […]
Frosties Named UK’s Most Sugary Children’s Cereal as Junk Food ad Ban comes into Force
Frosties has been identified as the most sugary breakfast cereal marketed to children, according to new research, as new restrictions on junk food advertising come into effect across the UK. From April, foods and drinks high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) can no longer be advertised on television before 21∶00 or online at any […]
Are We Over-Parenting Our Kids?
By Katrina Mallon of Destined For Greatness NI – With over 20 years’ experience in EANI’s Behaviour Support Service and a background in leading EOTAS Primary Provision, Katrina is passionate about helping children thrive. She now works closely with parents and schools to support children’s social, emotional, and behavioural wellbeing. Learn more at www. destinedforgreatnessni.com. […]
Egg-splore, Egg-speriment, Enjoy! Family Easter Fun
Creating a joyful Easter for the whole family is all about embracing the excitement and fun this time brings. For children, it’s a welcome break from school, full of chocolate eggs, sweet treats and familiar traditions. While Easter egg hunts and outings are always popular, it’s worth considering how to make these experiences enjoyable for […]
How monologues can help young people build confidence, creativity, and communication skills
By Kate Brewster, Creative Content and Partnerships Manager at PQA – Pauline Quirke Academy of Performing Arts For many children, the idea of speaking alone on a stage in front of others can seem daunting. Yet moments like school assemblies and year group plays are often part of growing up. These early experiences help build the […]
A Little Bit of Everything with Lukas Baker
A Little Bit of Everything is a warm, family-focused cookbook inspired by Lukas Baker’s German English roots. Filled with simple meals, comforting favourites and personal stories, it brings together recipes for all ages and skill levels. A celebration of home cooking, family traditions and the joy of sharing food. Here he’s sharing two delicious recipes […]
AI Guidance for Schools
Guidance on the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in Scotland’s schools has been published for the first time. The guidance aims to support those working in schools to use AI in a fair, safe and ethical way. It provides information on the potential benefits of using AI and the issues to be mindful of, while […]
Scottish Attainment Challenge Strengthens Educational Equity
A flagship education fund aimed at helping young people from more deprived areas has helped broaden opportunities to learn beyond the classroom and improved outcomes in a range of areas, a new report has found. The Attainment Scotland Fund (ASF) has helped narrow the poverty related attainment gap for primary and secondary literacy and numeracy […]
New package of support for parents
New support for parents to increase their incomes and reduce the burden of everyday costs, on top of existing work, will help to keep approximately 100,000 children out of poverty in 2026-27. More than £111 million is being committed to updated plans to eradicate child poverty through Bringing Hope, Building Futures. It builds on existing Scottish Government action which has already reduced relative child poverty rates in Scotland to the lowest levels […]