Change a life beyond the classroom
Every day, you help children feel safe, seen and ready to reach their potential. The patience, resilience and reassurance you bring to teaching could also give a child the loving foster home they need. At Aberlour Children’s Charity we’ve been supporting fostering families for over 20 years. Our friendly, experienced team offers comprehensive training and […]
Family Financial Support Guide – Benefits, Grants & Help for Parents
Last updated: August 2026 Raising a family can be expensive. From food and childcare to school uniforms, travel and household bills, the costs can quickly add up. However, families in Scotland may be entitled to financial support that can make a real difference. From Scottish Child Payment and Best Start Grant to free school meals, […]
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 […]
Supporting families with cost of living ‘key focus’ of Scottish Government.
Supporting families with the cost of living and eradicating child poverty will be a key focus of the Scottish Government, First Minister John Swinney has said. Ahead of a visit to meet parents and children at a Bookbug session in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh, the First Minister said tackling the cost of living, ensuring people get support before reaching a crisis, and helping children and parents in the early years will […]