Children and families news
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Council Approves new Play Strategy to help children thrive
Published on 9 Sep 2025
Midlothian Council Approves New Play Strategy to Champion Children's Rights and Wellbeing
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New Project supporting Armed Forces Pupils in Midlothian Awarded Funding
Published on 11 Jul 2025
A pupil support programme for Armed Forces Pupils is set to launch November 2025 following a successful award of £133,550 from the Armed Forces Covenant Fund.
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Young carers invited to apply for funding
Published on 26 Mar 2025
Are you a young carer under the age of 18 who cares for a family member or relative in Midlothian?
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Inspirational young people recognised
Published on 27 Nov 2024
Winners have been announced for the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2024.
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Council gain catering award for quality of school meals
Published on 16 Sep 2024
Midlothian council has achieved the prestigious 'Food for Life Served Here' (FFLSH) Bronze award for its school meals service across its 28 primary schools.
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Councillors commend work to support young people, including award winning project
Published on 27 Aug 2024
Steps taken to make sure all children, young people, adults and families in Midlothian are supported to be the best they can be, were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today.
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Midlothian foster carers now amongst the highest paid carers in Scotland
Published on 26 Feb 2024
Midlothian Council today agreed to a 5.5% increase in foster carers fees.
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Young winners announced
Published on 29 Nov 2023
The winners of the Midlothian Young People Awards (MYPA) 2023 have been announced at a special ceremony held at Rosslyn Chapel.
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Awards scheme for inspirational youth launched
Published on 29 Aug 2023
Do you know an inspirational young person?
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Measures to protect children's rights commended
Published on 29 Aug 2023
Steps taken to secure children’s rights in Midlothian were commended by councillors at the full Council meeting today (Tuesday).
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