Craighalbert

02/06/2026

It is always wonderful to see how expressive our young people can be when given the opportunity to explore art in ways that work for them.

Rowan Room enjoyed getting creative and, as you can see, weren't afraid to get a little messy along the way! From using sponges and textured balls to painting with their hands, the young people explored different techniques to create unique pieces of artwork while making choices about colours, textures and materials.

At Craighalbert, we recognise that every child communicates and expresses themselves differently. By providing the right support, adaptations and opportunities, our young people can participate, explore their creativity and achieve fantastic outcomes.

We are incredibly proud of the creativity, individuality and achievement shown in each piece of artwork.

01/06/2026

A huge thank you to all the families who joined us for the recent Coffee & Chat with the CEO session, organised by the Craighalbert Parent Partnership.

It was wonderful to see so many parents and carers come along for an informal opportunity to meet with our CEO, Heather Gray, learn more about Craighalbert, and share their thoughts, experiences and ideas.

These conversations are incredibly valuable, helping us to strengthen our partnership with families and ensure that the voices of those we support continue to shape our work.

The session provided a relaxed and welcoming space for discussion, connection and collaboration, and we are grateful to everyone who took the time to attend and contribute.

Thank you to the Parent Partnership for organising such a positive and successful event. We look forward to more opportunities to come together and continue these important conversations.

30/05/2026

This session may be of interest to parents wanting to know more about your child's rights and how the UNCRC can support your family.

Have you heard the term ‘UNCRC’ and wonder what it all means? Maybe your children are part of a Rights Respecting School and you feel you should know more about this? Do you feel confident you’d know what to do if your child’s rights were not being met?

Join Parenting Across Scotland and Together (Scottish Alliance for Children's Rights) on Wednesday 3 June for this special free webinar for parents and carers, designed to help you understand children’s rights, the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) in Scotland and how the UNCRC can support your family.

No previous knowledge is required. We’re here to help demystify children’s rights and build your confidence in talking about them.

Sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/a-parents-guide-to-childrens-rights-tickets-1988834631922?aff=oddtdtcreator

28/05/2026

We were delighted to be an exhibitor at this year’s Children in Scotland's annual conference.

Over the two days, it was a great opportunity to connect with both new and familiar faces, share more about the work we do at Craighalbert, and network with colleagues from across the sector.

We also enjoyed hearing from the new Minister for Children, Young People of Scotland & The Promise, MSP Siobhian Brown as one of the keynote speakers.

Thank you to Children in Scotland for organising another fantastic event.

27/05/2026

We were delighted to hear from the mum of a former Craighalbert young person, Jake, who shared this article about his achievement.

Jake has mastered photography and has now published his own book. We are so proud of what he has achieved.

It is always great to hear from young people who previously attended Craighalbert and to celebrate their successes.

Aberdeenshire's Jake Smith, 21, says he just wants to make people smile. Read more: https://ebx.sh/mT7uEO

25/05/2026

Term 4 Home Learning Resources are now available on our website !

Our home learning resources are designed to support the topics and experiences our children are exploring in class, while giving families fun and engaging ideas to try together at home.

You will also find access to previous home learning resources, giving families a growing library of activities and ideas to support learning, communication, creativity and play.

Visit our website to explore the resources: https://www.craighalbert.org.uk/homelearning

24/05/2026

There is still time to apply for the exciting opportunity to join Craighalbert as our new Head of Learning, but applications close soon.

We are seeking an exceptional leader to drive educational excellence within our high-performing Grant Aided Special School and help shape our future vision, national reach, and impact across Scotland.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a passionate multidisciplinary team committed to enabling children and young people with complex communication, learning, health and care needs to achieve their full potential.

📅 Closing date for applications: 29th May 2026
📅 Interviews: 9th & 10th June 2026

For the full Recruitment Pack, please visit: https://www.craighalbert.org.uk/current-vacancies

For further information or to arrange an informal discussion, please contact: [email protected]

Please help us share this opportunity with your networks.

22/05/2026

Our onsite hydrotherapy pool provides so many opportunities for children and young people to learn, develop, and have fun in a supportive environment.

Oak Room pupils have been enjoying time in the pool while working towards a range of therapy, communication, and learning goals, alongside building confidence and progressing through their Rockhopper swimming certificates .

Most importantly, the children have lots of fun while achieving amazing things.

21/05/2026

Rowan Room visited our local supermarket as part of their learning activities.

Using their shopping lists, the children worked hard to identify different items around the shop, make choices, and select the correct products.

The journey to the shop was filled with excitement, with lots of smiles along the way.

At Craighalbert, we know that learning happens everywhere. Experiences within the community help support communication, choice making, confidence, and understanding of the world around us for children and young people with complex communication, learning, health and care needs.

20/05/2026

We are seeking an exceptional Head of Learning to lead educational excellence within our high-performing Grant Aided Special School and contribute to our ambition to grow our provision and national impact.

For a full Recruitment Pack, please visit: www.craighalbert.org.uk/current-vacancies or contact [email protected] or to arrange an informal discussion.

The closing date for application is 29th May 2026 and interviews will take place on 9th and 10th June 2026.