Here you will find links to useful information previously published on the website.
E-Learning
Online Learning Access:
Accessing Microsoft Teams.
If you require your child's username and password, you can email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Guidance on Teaching, Learning and GIRFEC during school closure is in Edinburgh Learns
BBC Bitesize:
All Bitesize Daily lessons have been put together in consultation with teachers and education experts and some of the regular weekly highlights include:
- Maths challenges
for all ages every Friday. - Reading lessons with extracts from best-selling children’s books also on Fridays.
Don't forget there’s a wealth of content across the BBC to help young people learn at home including podcasts on BBC Sounds and programmes for older students on BBC Four. And on social media, parents will be able to access further advice about teaching via BBC Bitesize Facebook and Twitter which will be updated regularly with helpful guides. Visit the guide to everything the BBC is doing to help young people study at home.
Timetable
New Timetable Information:
Information for Parents and Carers of S2 (new S3)
Information for Parents and Carers of S3,4,5 (new S4, S5, S6)
Health & Wellbeing
26 January 2021
Sustrans Outside In, a free resource to help parents who are looking after their children at home is being re-launched. Sustrans Outside In provides fun ideas and inspiration for parents to bring education, health and wellbeing activities into their home.
Parents can access resources by registering for their free parent newsletter. Over four weeks, they’ll receive weekly videos, themed activities, games and challenges designed by our experienced school officers. Parents are encouraged to sign up using this link: www.sustrans.org.uk/OutsideIn.
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Also, Sustrans are delighted to announce that Big Pedal is back for another exciting schools challenge. It will run for 10 days between 19 and 30 April 2021 and is open to all primary and secondary schools in the UK, including SEN schools. Children will be able to take part whether they are travelling to school or learning remotely. As well as active journeys to school, 30 minutes of physical activity and exercise taken from home will count as one journey in the challenge this year. Registration will open soon.
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Back to School Tips
Wednesday 5 August 2020
For some the return to school may be a busy and exciting time, for others it may cause some anxiety and worry. We have developed these Back to School Tips to support families with some ideas to help support wellbeing.
Back to School Tip #3: Talk Things Over- It’s good to talk…and listen
Your child: Notice when is a good time and make space for your child to talk about things. This may be walking the dog, in the car or at bedtime. Create opportunities for your child to build a relationship with another family member, trusted adult or professional.
Be available to actively listen to what your child is thinking or how they are feeling. Name what you think they are feeling, let them know you understand and try not to jump in too soon with a solution. For example. “It sounds like you’re worried about having no one to play with, I can see why that’s upsetting you.”
After the school day, your child may need time to wind down before telling you about their day. You could try sharing something about your day first.
You: Think about who you can talk to about any concerns or worries you have, such as a friend, family member or maybe a professional.
For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool
#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin
We are sure many families will be starting to make plans to help with the return to school. We hope you find these Back to School Tips useful.
Tuesday 4 August 2020
If you have a child who is starting or returning to school this term you can find lots of helpful tips to help get prepared in the Building Resilience- Back to School Tips booklet. You can download this now from www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool
#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin
Back to School Tip #2: Be Kind to Others- Everyone needs Kindness
Your Child: Encourage your child to think of ways they can be kind to others and pay attention and 
praise your child when you notice them doing this. “It was kind of you to… share with your friend/ include them in your group at break”
Children learn by watching others- show or tell your child ways you have been kind to others. For example, “I had a chat with our neighbour, she looked a bit sad.”
You: Notice other parents on their own in and around the school, you never know who may welcome a friendly greeting or chat.
Above all, be kind to yourself. We’ve all been through exceptional circumstances.
For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool
#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin
Monday 3 August Post 
We all want to help our children and young people make as smooth a transition as possible back into school and to feel safe and happy there. We are delighted to help launch the Edinburgh Back to School campaign with our partners across the city. We will be sharing some tips and resources which have been developed for families over the next couple of weeks.
Back to School Tip #1: Keep Connected- Relationships matter
Your Child: Support your child to contact a friend from school, chat online or spend some time together before the start of term. For children who may find this difficult, help plan an activity or discuss ideas of what they could talk about.
Think of ways your child can feel connected to you when they return to school, E.g. give them a picture, a written message or a familiar object that they can take with them in their pocket or bag. Schools will give advice on what your child can bring with them initially.
You: Arrange to meet or call a friend or another parent, have a chat and share your plans for returning to school. Suggest walking to school together or arrange to meet up after school starts.
Together: Share anything important that has happened during lockdown with school at the start of term- let them know about any family changes, positive achievements or challenges experienced. Your child may want to draw a picture or take a photo of something positive they have done to share with a staff member or their friends.
For more information about going Back to School and supporting your own and your child’s wellbeing visit www.edinburgh.gov.uk/backtoschool
#buildingresilience #BackToSchoolEdin
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Sleep Scotland - Support for You and Your Young Person
At this challenging time, we're aware that sleep is a problem for many of our young people. We'd like to highlight the supports available from the charity ‘Sleep Scotland’: Sleep Scotland provides sleep support and information to Scottish families with children and young people aged between 18 months and 18 years old.
Their website offers advice on sleeping well and why this is important - you can find this under the 'Gateway to Good Sleep’ section at www.sleepscotland.org/support/gateway-to-good-sleep/
For teenagers there is a 'Teen Zone' which provides more tailored sleep advice at www.sleepscotland.org/education/teen-zone
From the Sound Sleep section at www.sleepscotland.org/education/sound-sleep/ you can also download some sleep resources specially designed for teenagers - including advice on how to sleep well, a sleep diary, and suggested relaxation techniques.
There is also a free telephone Sleep Support Helpline for parents and carers 0800 138 6565.
The sleep support line is still open from Monday to Thursday from 10am until 4pm.
Parents, carers, or young people themselves can also email Sleep Scotland at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Granton Youth Centre have created this guide for parents to create mental wellbeing at home during this pandemic.
Granton Youth have a weekly Digital Programme of things to do.
Supports
25 January 2021
Who Cares? Scotland is excited to announce a new lifelong offer, funded by Scottish Government. Their Helpline is open to all Care Experienced people across Scotland, of any age. The line is open Monday to Friday from 12-4pm, and people can also email them on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if they prefer that method of contact.
11 January 2021
Police Scotland's Safer Communities Team has put together some online safety support for parents, guardians and carers.
13 October 2020
See, Hear, Respond
Are you worried about a child or young person affected by the covid crisis?
The pandemic means vulnerable children and young people (and their families) can experience negative impacts on their health and wellbeing or be at risk of harm and could benefit from support (before they reach a crisis). Barnardo’s Scotland have secured National Emergencies Trust funding to respond to these situations with their new See, Hear, Respond Service. They will respond quickly to every enquiry or referral so that no child gets missed and will help in a number of ways:
- An online hub of support and information
- A telephone helpline and web-based “front door” to access help
- Practical support, advice and guidance
- Signposting to local agencies and services
- Virtual interventions with young people or families (telephone or video therapeutic response which may include counselling, other therapies or family work)
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The NW List of local supports and services, Summer edition for NW families has been published. This information will also be uploaded onto the council COVID-19 webpages www.edinburgh.gov.uk/pacs and updated monthly. NW Locallity are offering phone/parenting support to families about the types of support available or to discuss any particular challenges parents and carers may be having managing their child or teenager’s behaviour.
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EDINBURGH LEARNS – pathways to develop our young workforce has issued some advice for Summer 2020 School Leavers.
Letter with an update for S4-S6 Parents with information on support for young people planning to leave school in Summer 2020 – Covid19 from City of Edinburgh Council.
Skills Developmnet Scotland (SDS) have issued a Worksheet with advice for Senior Leavers.
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Families Edinburgh has issued a Lockdown issue of their magazine. There is lots of useful information on homeschooling and entertaining children, as well as all important information about health and wellbeing. You can find the magazine here.
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An additional guide for Supporting Learners with Additional Support Needs has been issued by Edinburgh Council Psychological Services on Being at Home During School Closures.
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The Royal Life Saving Society has a Drowning Prevention Week from 12 to 19 June. The following link contains resources for this week. It has advice and simple rules to follow in different water environments. The most relevant ones are.
- Summer Water Safety
- Water Safety at Home
- The Water Safety Code
- Five Points for Open Water Swimming Safely
- Cold Water Shock – the facts
https://www.rlss.org.uk/Pages/Category/water-safety-information
RNLI : this site has a wide range of resourc ... https://rnli.org/youth-education/education-resources
The last 2 videos on this link explain what to do when you fall into cold water: https://rnli.org/youth-education/education-resources/videos
This link describes the risks that can occur in open water: https://rnli.org/safety/know-the-risks
Interactive Learning Section has some good activities where children decide what to do in different scenarios.
https://rnli.org/youth-education/education-resources/online-learning
Canal River Trust. This is a more child friendly resource. There are several resources for teachers and pupils on this site:
https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/explorers/water-safety
The following link is for a downloadable board game: https://canalrivertrust.org.uk/media/library/41677.pdf
ROSPA have a wide variety of resources adults and children. There is a useful water safety quiz.
https://www.rospa.com/leisure-safety/Water/Advice/Children-Young-People/Water-Wise-Quiz.aspx
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Scotland's Anti-Bullying service, respectme, has put together a Safety Tips sheet for parents to help their children with online bullying issues.
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Information from Edinburgh Council Psychological Services:
