26/11/25
24/11/25
Dear Parents, Carers and Friends,
The rescheduled ‘Using visual supports in the home setting’ will take place on Thursday the 4th of December 10.15-11.30 am.
This workshop will be held on our NHS Near Me platform. To access this, click on the link below or click on the QR code. Do this a few minutes before before 10.15am, enter you details and you will enter a virtual waiting room. ‘Doors’ will open at 10.15am.
Looking forward to seeing parents from both schools.
Best wishes
Heather Robertson and Sarah Cunningham
Speech and Language Therapists
12/11/25
Edinburgh Learns Digital Website
Edinburgh Learns Digital has a vast amount of information on their website to support parents and carers with cyber resilience, internet safety and digital skills. There is also a substantial FAQ page that may answer some common queries.
Edinburgh Learns Digital | City of Edinburgh Council
03/11/25
24/09/25
Mediation Flyer
Please see below a flyer for an independent ASN mediation service that is provided by Resolution Mediation Scotland.
22/09/25
19/08/25
✨ Support for Families ✨
Are you the parent or carer of a neurodivergent child getting ready for the new school term and looking for a little extra support?
Check out supports available by visiting the Neurodiversity pages on the City of Edinburgh Support for Families webpages.
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/additional-support-needs/neurodiversity
Find a range of other supports at on the other Support for Families webpages.
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/supportforfamilies
or email supportingparentsancdcarers@edinburgh.gov.uk
#SupportForFamiliesNeurodiversity2025
18/06/25
You never know how the British weather will go! Will it rain? Will it shine? Either way, we have plenty going on across the city this summer holidays for the whole family to enjoy. You can find a list of free and low-cost activities to do during the summer holidays on the Family Holiday Activities webpage of the Support for Families website. The City of Edinburgh council are updating the webpage all the time, so please keep checking back in for new activities.
https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/family-activities/whats-families-holidays
04/03/25
Support for families – The City of Edinburgh Council
13/11/24
07/11/24
Anti-Bullying Information Session for Parents & Carers in Edinburgh
Find out more about what you can do to support children and young people affected by bullying.
Dates and time (click on the dates below to take you to where you can register)
Thursday 14 November 2024, 6.30-8.00pmThursday 15 May 2025, 6.30-8.00pm
Location Online – TEAMs
22/10/24
24/09/24
What’s on summer guide 2024
The Whole Family Wellbeing have collated a list of free or low-cost family activities which are running in Edinburgh over the Summer holidays.
This information can be viewed and will be kept up to date on the Support for families webpages alongside a whole range of supports which are available for families throughout the year.
Information about Anxiety, provided by the School Nurse.
This EPIC Strategy booklet can also be used by parents/carers at home.
Spaces still available & new groups: Edinburgh Teen Triple P Parenting Groups April – June 2024
Citywide Special Schools Parental Engagement Locality Group Minute – 29th of February, 2024
Parent Employability Support
Support with Finances
There is lots of financial advice in the leaflet attached about how to access food, clothing financial advice etc. There is also a new link on CEC website too Cost of living – The City of Edinburgh Council and if families need urgent help the Advice Shop run a drop in service Benefits and debt advice – The City of Edinburgh Council
Support With Travel
Families can now apply for free bus travel for children and young people. Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme | How to apply | Transport Scotland If you need help please drop into your local library who always have staff there trained to support this process.
Support with Period Poverty
These products are available in schools. They are also available to pick up, no questions asked, in Libraries and Community Centres across the city. Re usable pants, pads and cups are also available in Libraries.
Support with School Holidays
The Discover Programme which helps low-income families with food and activities and other supports during the school holidays. Click here for Discover recommendation form. Please find attached the latest 1 in 5 newsletter which details some FREE activities for families to enjoy.
Support with Food At Home
In addition to referrals to foodbanks, if a family needs urgent help there is the Shrub Coop where people can drop in anytime 11-6pm from Tuesday to Saturday – Food Sharing Edinburgh | SHRUB Coop
Crisis offers support and advocacy to families and individuals who are currently homeless or at risk of homelessness in Edinburgh and the surrounding area. We can help with finding housing that is appropriate to your needs, keeping your current home and preventing eviction. We also offer support to sustain your housing and resolve homelessness permanently. If you think we can help you we can be contacted either by email; edinburgh@crisis.org.uk, Phone 0131 209 7700, or by completing the form on our website at https://www.crisis.org.uk/get-help/edinburgh/
Other Family Support – the comprehensive new website with services and support for families across Edinburgh can be found here Support for families – The City of Edinburgh Council and is organised by theme and locality area.
Information and Support for parents of neurodivergent children
Child Development: concerns about my child
Support and further information
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new Guide to Children’s Rights for Parents, Carers and family members.
This much anticipated resource provides information about children’s rights and introduces the United Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC). The UNCRC is the internationally mandated children’s rights treaty which sets out the rights that all children and young people should expect and what they need to grow up happy, healthy and safe. It outlines the central role played by parents and families and also recognises that they need protection and assistance to support the rights and wellbeing of their children.
The booklet was created by the UNCRC Parents Network, made up of parenting organisations and Scottish Government policy officials, who have been meeting for over a year to look at how best to inform parents, carers and family members about the rights of their children. It conveys broad universal messaging about children’s rights and has adopted a warm and reassuring tone.
Please do share and distribute the booklet or link widely with colleagues and partners: Children’s rights | Parent Club
If you would like any more information please contact shelly.coyne@gov.scot
Pilrig Park School 