Broughton Primary School Parent Forum Edinburgh

Local vacancies

We are hiring! 🎬

There are six roles available to help us deliver the 79th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival.

Applications are now open for the following roles:

➡️ Venue Coordinator

➡️ Guest Drivers Assistant

➡️ Events Coordinator

➡️ Ticketing Assistant

➡️ Display Coordinator

➡️ Registrations Assistant

Full job descriptions are available here: edfilmfest.org/opportunities

Edinburgh International Film Festival, the home of independent cinema in the UK, returns this year for its 79th edition, running from 13 - 19 August 2026.

OPPORTUNITY

As we look to expand our 'on-the-ground' evaluation for our programmes, we need a consultant to co-produce an engaging, practical toolkit for these evaluation activities.

This project will run from August 2026 to September 2027.

📅Deadline for applying: 6 July 2026 at 5pm

https://www.scottishbooktrust.com/about/vacancies/invitation-to-tender-evaluation-toolkit

Schools out for summer!

Our five family payments can help with the extra costs during the school holidays.

The payments also provide year-round support and at key stages in your child's life.

👨🏼‍👩🏼‍👧🏼Scottish Child Payment: over £100 every four weeks that you can get for every child you look after who's under 16 years

🍼 Best Start Grant Pregnancy and Baby Payment: £796.65 for your first child then £398.35 for any child that comes after your first

🧸 Best Start Grant Early Learning Payment: £331.95 payment when your child is between 2 years old and 3 years and 6 months old

📚 Best Start Grant School Age Payment: £331.95 when your child is first old enough to start primary school

🍎 Best Start Foods: a prepaid card to buy healthy food during pregnancy until your kids reach the age of 3

North & South Leith Parish Church will be hosting a Family Fun Day from 14:00-16:00 at The Kirkgate on Saturday 18/07/26. See below for more details.

The Powderhall Bridge which connects Broughton Road to St Mark's Park over the Water of Leith is closed indefinitely. Use access through the lower bridge through Powderhall.

ST MARK'S PARK BRIDGE CLOSURE 🌉

Council officers have shared that the pedestrian bridge connecting Broughton Road and St Mark's Park has been temporarily closed due to failing its most recent inspection.

The department are currently reviewing the details of the report to understand the viability of bridge repairs.

I'm afraid I don't have a timescale at present but will keep you updated on here.

If you are on a low income you could be entitled to a school clothing grant of £125 for each child at primary school and £157 for each high school pupil. Applications are open now via the link in the post below.

🚨Applications for the council School Clothing Grant have just opened.🚨

If you are on a low income you could be entitled to £125 for each child at primary school and £157 for each high school pupil. Details are at https://www.edinburgh.gov.uk/food-clothing/free-school-meals-school-clothing-grants/3

Please note that the council have discretion to give the grant to families who don’t receive the qualifying benefits but who are suffering from financial hardship.

The Edinburgh Family Guide has put together a great list of events and activities around the city for the summer holidays...

Having a clear out? You can donate textiles/clothing to the green RagBag donation bin outside the Gym Hall and help to raise money for our school!