SQA Statement Letter – Friday 3rd April - 3rd Apr, 2020

The letter below is for S4-6 pupils, parents and carers. It contains an important update regarding SQA processes for certification this session. Well done to pupils who have completed the work set so far. There will be no new work issued over the Easter break. Pupils who have not managed to complete work issued so […]

Teaching, Learning and GIRFEC During School Closures – Guidance for Parents and Carers - 2nd Apr, 2020

The document below includes important information and guidance about how the council’s education services are operating during the current school closures.

Stuck at Home Activities - 2nd Apr, 2020

Our Active School Coordinator, Mrs Damen, has provided a range of resources to help everyone to stay fit, active and busy at home. You can find the document on our Learning at Home resources page, and also below. Some other suggestions for the whole family include:

Education Scotland Inspection Report - 31st Mar, 2020

The school was recently visited by Education Scotland and the report results are now available. We are pleased to say that the school achieved the following results: Evaluation Leadership of change: Good Learning, teaching and assessment: Good Raising attainment and achievement: Good Ensuring wellbeing, equality and inclusion: Very Good The letter below provides some further […]

Staying Safe Online - 30th Mar, 2020

Thinkuknow is the national online safety education programme from CEOP, the online child protection command of the National Crime Agency. During this time of school closures, your children will spend more of their time than normal online. The document below provides advice on how parents and carers can help keep their children stay safe when […]

SQA Exam Estimates - 30th Mar, 2020

You will be aware that, due to the cancellation of the exam diet, SQA are currently working on arrangements to ensure fair recognition of pupil achievement. As yet, we do not have exact details of what this will involve but it is likely to be a combination of prior attainment, coursework, estimates and professional judgements. […]

Free School Meals (School Closures) - 26th Mar, 2020

Please see the documents below regarding free school meals provision during the current school closures.

SQA Coursework - 26th Mar, 2020

As you may already be aware, the SQA has announced that due to current public health advice, schools and colleges are not required to submit learner coursework for marking in Higher and Advanced Higher courses. However, we would encourage all our young people, including those in National 5, to continue to engage with work set […]

Letter to Parents from CEC Chief Education Officer - 20th Mar, 2020

The letter below is from Andy Gray, Chief Education Officer, City of Edinburgh Council.

Edinburgh Learns and ASL Guidance for Parents During School Closures - 20th Mar, 2020

Parents and carers are requested to read the information in the documents below.