Nearly 70 little and big people joined in the sharing of food and music at our Early Years Christmas party this year with, of course, a special appearance from Santa. A special thank you goes to the multi-talented guest musician, Einiri, for her beautiful flute-, guitar playing and singing, as well as for mesmerising the […]
Multi-Cultural Family Base marked its 20th anniversary last night with an event at the Scottish Parliament named “Transitions into Primary School”. The event, hosted by Angela Constance MSP, was an opportunity to hear about the experiences of migrant and refugee children starting school as well as showcase the work of MCFB in a new documentary film
Dreaming, Perseverance, Resilience: 20 Years of MCFB. Read Post »
Our journey to Scotland began after many months of imprisonment in our own homes in Syria following the massacres and the siege. Sustained by the dream of a bright future for our children, we travelled through neighbouring countries, escaping the sounds of conflict, protecting our children from the reality of war and entered through the doors
Dr Autumn Roesch-Marsh, senior lecturer in social work from the University of Edinburgh is unveiling research on the experiences of migrant and refugee children starting school in a free public lecture on 10th November from 1.30 pm to 3pm at MacDonald road library in Edinburgh as part of an exhibition running until 10th November 2018. The research
Supporting Migrant and Refugee Children with School Transition Read Post »
Multi-Cultural Family Base is celebrating after having won an award at the 2018 Scottish Social Services Awards (SSSA) for ‘Excellence in Children’s Services” for its Safe Haven project, which supports newly arrived children and families who have come to Edinburgh under the United Nations Vulnerable Persons Resettlement Scheme. The SSSA 2018 award ceremony took place in the Mansfield
Safe Haven Wins Excellence in Children’s Services Award Read Post »
Becoming a mother can be a source of great joy and also a time of mixed emotions. Our new ‘Katakeet’ group (meaning little chicks in Arabic) provides a safe and supportive space for Arabic and English speaking pregnant mothers and mothers with babies between 0 and 6 months. It has been running for over one
New Arabic/English Early Years Group Read Post »
We are now offering a weekly support and information group for Black and Minority Ethnic mothers with children aged between 4 and 7 years old. The Mums Morning group is a chance for mums to meet other mums whilst enjoying a cup of tea, coffee and conversation. A crèche is provided and the group will
University of Stirling social work student and current member of staff, Katja Nicholson, is a finalist at the Scottish Association of Social Workers (SASW) Social Work Awards. The winners of the award will be announced today, Tuesday 20th March, at the Hilton Edinburgh Carlton Highland Hotel during an evening reception. Speaking about the news
On Being a Finalist for SASW Student Social Worker of the Year Read Post »
Our Early Years Service are taking part in the Leith Chooses event in a bid to secure funding for a new project aimed at supporting parents of children under five who have additional support needs. Read our blog to find out more.
This Saturday (weather permitting), we will be taking part in the ‘Leith Chooses’ event. Local people will be asked to choose which of a number of community initiatives should receive funding. If we secure enough votes, our Leith Wren’s Nest Project will provide a weekly support group for families whose children have a disability/additional support
