What's On at Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
Hawthorn Family Learning Centre is the only children and families centre of its kind in Midlothian.
Our vision is to support children and families to be safe, healthy, happy, resilient and to learn together.
We are committed to providing this through nurturing and respectful relationships.
The purpose of the service is to provide support to children, parents and carers in Midlothian via early years placements and family learning. The service works closely with both Children's Services and Education to provide high quality environments, interactions, experiences and supports. The centre aims to provide a flexible and responsive service to meet the needs of each individual child and family.
We aim to build positive, safe and trusting relationships with children, parents and carers in order to give children the best possible start in life, helping them to achieve positive outcomes.
Supper Club
Join us for our FREE monthly Supper Club on the last Tuesday of the month.
Each session we focus on an exciting theme to promote fun, curiosity and engagement for children of all ages followed by a healthy and tasty hot meal for the whole family.
To book your space please call 0131 271 3116.
Please let us know prior of any special dietary requirements or additional support you may require.
| Date | Time | Topic or Activity | Menu |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 Oct | 4 - 5.30pm | Halloween | Steak pie, tatties & veg Cake & custard |
| Tue 24 Nov | 4 - 5.30pm | St. Andrews Day | Haggis, neeps & tatties Shortbread |
| Tue 15 Dec | 4 - 5.30pm | Christmas | Christmas dinner Chocolate brownie & custard |
Upcoming Events
You are welcome to attend the events as long as your space is booked a minimum of 24 hours prior.
To book a place:
- Email - hawthornfamilylearningcentre@midlothian.gov.uk
- Call - 0131 271 3116
Regular groups
Most groups begin on Monday 26 October 2026 and run for 6 weeks. Groups are free to attend unless otherwise stated.
Monday
One Stop Shop and Coffee Drop-in
- 9am - 10am
- The Neuk
- Free
- 10.30am - 11.30am
- The Neuk
- Referral only
Income Maximisation with Citizens Advice Bureau
- 9am - 1pm
- Library
- Weekly drop-in and booked appointments
- 12.30pm - 2.30pm
- The Neuk
- Referral only
Tuesday
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- The Neuk
- Free
- 4pm - 5.30pm
- Hawthorn Family Learning Centre
- Free
- Tuesday 27 October and Tuesday 24 November only
Wednesday
- 9.30am - 11am
- The Neuk
- Free
- Book online via Eventbrite
- 9am - 10.30am
- Community Room
- Free
- 1pm - 2.30pm
- The Neuk
- Free
- 3.30pm - 5pm
- The Neuk
- Referral only
Thursday
- 10am - 12pm
- The Neuk
- Referral only
- 1.30pm - 2.30pm
- The Neuk
- Free
Friday
- 9am - 11am
- The Neuk
- Free
Income Maximisation with Citizens Advice Bureau
- 9am - 1pm
- Library
- Weekly drop-in and booked appointments
Event Details
One Stop Shop and Coffee Drop In
Available to all those living within Midlothian to support families with essential items such as clothes, shoes, food, sanitary products, toiletries and more. Items are free or a small donation is welcome. Have a cup of coffee and biscuits while you are here. This service is supported by the staff and parents of Hawthorn.
Income Maximisation with Citizens Advice Bureau
Confidential service facilitated by Citizen’s Advice Bureau (CAB) available to anyone who would like a financial health check. This includes a benefits check to ensure you are receiving all the benefits you may be able to apply for.
This group aims to support parents and carers, and their children from birth to five years old and focuses on supporting early learning and development through everyday activities.
The Peep Progression Pathway offers nationally recognised units to cover three qualification levels for parents and carers as learners.
An engaging parent only group to promote healthy eating on a budget. Parents are supported to build essential cooking skills in an encouraging peer group setting.
Child-led sensory play group for children 6 months to five years old. These classes focus on mark-making, sensory exploration, and creative play through exploring a range of textures.
Baby massage can help to soothe and support your baby's development, while promoting opportunities for one-to-one bonding time. Suitable from 6 weeks to 8 months.
Raising children with confidence
The Raising Children with Confidence programme is a 6 week parent/carer training course that focused on fostering children's emotional well-being and resilience, often drawing on brain development and attachment research.
Art Attack is a fun group for adults and children to freely express themselves creatively. Come alone or with the kids! All materials will be provided, help us to decorate our new group space or take your creations home with you.
Babies and Toddlers is a space to meet other parents and carers with your children in a relaxed environment. Tea, coffee and toys will be provided, with a cost of £1.
A non-judgemental programme that helps parents and carers build confidence by reflecting on their child's emotional world, strengthening relationships and learning to recognise and respond to emotional needs.
Come along for a chat, make new connections and find out what's happening for families in your community. Open to everyone.
A quiet and supportive space for young people to complete homework and develop study skills after school. A snack will be provided, and staff will be on hand to offer encouragement and support. Referral only.
A creative space for young people to explore art, develop new skills and express themselves through a variety of artistic activities. Referral only.
A space for young people who are finding it difficult to attend school. Young people can enjoy a meal, meet new people, seek advice and support, or simply spend time in a safe and relaxed setting. Referral only.
Join us for our free monthly Supper Club on the last Tuesday of the month. Each session features a fun theme designed to promote curiosity, learning and engagement for children of all ages, followed by a healthy hot meal for the whole family.
Calm and Connected introduces parents and carers to the principles of Non-Violent Resistance (NVR), a well-established approach for supporting children and young people who display distressed, challenging, aggressive or controlling behaviours. The sessions aim to help rebuild warm, loving and supportive family relationships while developing confidence and resilience in parents and carers. Referral only.