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Dear Nursery and School Guide Reader,
Happy New Year !
January Newsletter 2010
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 Childcare voucher reform
The Prime Minister wants to free up the cash to increase nursery places for two-year-olds in poorer families. Full Story..
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 Childcare.co.uk
A great new free website for parents looking for local babysitters, nannies, childminders, midwife, nursery nurse.
Both parents and childcare providers can register for free and post a profile advertising their childcare requirements or childcare services. The site offers a secure, web based messaging system and childcare providers can be reviewed by parents. Take a look
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 St Margaret's Nursery scores full marks in Care Commission Inspection
St Margaret's nursery was delighted to have achieved the maximum score of 6 in all four categories following a Care Commission Inspection last year.. Full inspection report or contact school
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 No grounds for learning to read at five, says researcher
Teaching children to read at the age of five is not likely to make them better at reading than children who start to learn at seven, according to new research. Full Story..
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 Best state schools in Edinburgh
Best performing schools include Boroughmuir in Viewforth, St Thomas of
Aquin's in Lauriston, James Gillespie's in Marchmont and The Royal High
in Barnton. Full Story..
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 Loretto School is the first 'All Steinway' independent school in Scotland.
The consignment of 13 pianos from Steinway & Sons involves a
shipment of brand new pianos worth over £300,000 which will be based
throughout the School
Full Story..
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 Four Edinburgh Primaries to close
Burdiehouse, Drumbrae, Fort and Royston will save the council £5m running cost and an addition £3.5m from the sale of the sites.. Full Story..
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 Tooth Fairy Certificates
ichild have produced letters to and from the tooth fairy, and envelopes to place a tooth inside (for both boys and girls!). Plus certificates, a door hanger and colouring in sheet too. Full Tooth Fairy Section
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 Clan House school uniform discount for January !
We are still offering1/2 price P.E items. We have a few offers which will run through until February.15 % off internet orders, 20% off in store on all uniform items and some items reduced by 50%. More Info..
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 NCT Open Day
NCT the UK's largest charity for parents, is running open day 18th January 2010 at Craigmount Community Wing, to find out what services are needed for parents in your community, as well as telling you more about the support that it offers. Free lunch, crèche and goody bag at every event - drop in to the sessions or come for the day. 10am-3pm. Book a place email : b_purdie@nct.org.uk
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 Win £200 worth of music lessons or an Amby Nest worth £164.00
For your chance to win email linda@skootkidz.com, and ask to recieve the 'Skootkidz' weekly email of 'What on for Kids in Edinburgh.'
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