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Scottish Child Payment Factsheet

The document below provides an overview of the forthcoming changes to Scottish Child Payment. Scottish Child Payment information sheet  read more »

 

Reminder about Free Bus Travel for under 22’s

From 31 January 2022, the Under 22s free bus travel scheme allows 5-21 year olds living in Scotland for more than six months of the year are eligible for free bus travel. Parents or guardians of 5-15 year olds must apply on their behalf. Children under five years old already travel for free on commercial bus services... read more »

 

Worried about Money?

These are difficult economic times, and many may be worrying about money. Check out this leaflet which gives you where to get help in Aberdeenshire. Worried About Money Leaflet   This leaflet can be accessed and printed in a range of languages by following this link: Aberdeenshire – Worried about Money? (worryingaboutmoney.co.uk)   You... read more »

 

“Lets” Talk Scottish Education

The Scottish Government wants your input on Scottish Education. This is not just for parents/carers but for school children as well. Make sure you have your say. See below on how you can participate. National Discussion on Scottish Education – Letter to Parents and Carers – 14th October 2022    read more »

 

Free School Meals & Child Bridging Payments

Below is a letter from Educations updating Parent/Carers on Free School Meals and Child Briging payments. General Letter.FSM.ParentsCarers.041022  read more »

 

Free Bus Travel Scheme

On Tuesday 13th September 2022, the Scottish Minister for Transport approved the launch of the national marketing campaign for the Young Persons’ Free Bus Travel Scheme and, in doing so, also celebrated that over 20 million journeys have now been made through the scheme. The national campaign is continuing with advertising... read more »

 

Who, Where, How!

This link opens up a leaflet which shows a selection of useful contacts for the Huntly area. Huntly – Know Where to turn to _ Leaflet_final_WITH AMENDMENTS_edit    read more »

 

Parent/Carer Update

Please see below a letter from the Interim Head of Resources and Performance which gives an update on Free School Meals, Child Bridging Payments and Clothing Grants. Parent/Carer Update letter    read more »

 

Storm Arwen Aberdeenshire Council Update

Please click HERE to read an update from Aberdeenshire Council following the recent storm. It gives information about schools, services available and support for Aberdeenshire residents.  read more »

 

ECS Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy

As part of Aberdeenshire Council’s Routemap to 2030 the ECS Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy has been developed with the help of pupils and staff across Education and Children’s Services.   The ECS Climate Change and Sustainability Strategy Link. The progress of Education and Children’s Services Sustainability... read more »