04/03/25
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)
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 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 and if families need urgent help the Advice Shop run a drop in service
Support With Travel
Families can now apply for free bus travel for children and young people. 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 Please find attached the latest 1 in 5 newsletter which details some FREE activities for families to enjoy.
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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 –
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
Other Family Support – the comprehensive new website with services and support for families across Edinburgh can be found here and is organised by theme and locality area.
Information and Support for parents of neurodivergent children
We are delighted to announce the launch of the new 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:
If you would like any more information please contact shelly.coyne@gov.scot
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