Midlothian Sure Start

12/08/2026

✨ Join our Recruitment Drop-In Session! ✨

📅 Date: Tuesday, 18th August
⏰ Time: Anytime between 12:00 – 17:00
📍 Location: Mayfield Family Learning Centre, TU Hut, Combines School, Stone Avenue, Mayfield, EH22 5PB.

This will be a relaxed opportunity to meet some of the team, have a chat about your application, and take part in a short interview.

What to bring with you...
Please remember to bring:
• Your CV
• Three forms of ID, including: at least one photo ID (such as a passport or driving license), at least one proof of address (for example a recent utility bill or bank statement)

What will happen on the day...
• You’ll meet members of our team
• Have an informal conversation about your experience
• Take part in a short interview

If you have any questions (or need any adjustments), just let us know and we’ll be happy to help!

We look forward to meeting you.

10/08/2026

Hi!
Would you mind taking 2 Minutes to complete this form? It would be great if you could submit your response by 12th August 2026
Thank you!

06/08/2026

Sensory bags to help your child.

This week we are looking at ways to help your child to cope with all the different sounds, smells and change of routine that the Edinburgh Festivals bring 🌞

Sensory bags are easy to make and take with you so that your child has something to help them regulate their emotions 🎒

You might want to include:
🧸 soft toys
🌀 fidget toys
🛟 chew toys
⏳ sand timers

Did you know that you can loan sensory items during the Edinburgh Fringe?
Check out the link for more information:
https://www.edfringe.com/experience/accessibility -resources

06/08/2026

A family event happening at the National mining museum on Saturday!

24/07/2026

Event happening in Gorebridge

Big Lunch, Next Sunday 2nd August.
Get that date in the diary.

(At Newbyres park across from Coronation)

21/07/2026

Mayfield Family Learning Centre 🚌Beep Beep – Midlothian Day 3🚌

Today you'll find Benji and the team at Newbattle! Look out for the team as they tour the below locations in Midlothian this week😄⬇ In partnership with our wonderful friends at Midlothian Council Library Service 📚❤️

Hop on board for lots of fun activities that you and your wee one can do together.
We have arts and crafts, messy play, and lots of books for you to enjoy. Our activities are aimed at families with children 0-4 years old. No booking necessary and entry is free!
🚌Wed 22/07/26 – Newbattle Library, 1 Newbattle Gardens, Easthouses, EH22 4SX
🕑Drop In – 10am-1pm OR 2-4pm

PLEASE READ: As a parenting programme, the sessions on board our fleet of vehicles allow families to have time to play, talk and read together. This means that unfortunately we cannot accommodate visits from childcare settings such as nurseries, childminders and play groups etc - we do not make exceptions to this.☺
We hope to see you soon,
The PlayTalkRead Team 😊

30/06/2026

🌟 Apprenticeship Opportunity Available! 🌟
Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start a rewarding career in childcare?
We are excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity within our nursery, giving you the chance to earn while you learn, gain valuable hands-on experience, and work towards a recognised qualification in Early Years.
✨ Learn from experienced practitioners
✨ Gain a nationally recognised qualification
✨ Build a rewarding career in childcare
✨ Make a difference in children's lives every day
If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to begin your Early Years journey, we'd love to hear from you!
📍Penicuik Family Learning Centre
📩 Contact us for more information or to apply.

🌟 Apprenticeship Opportunity Available! 🌟

Are you passionate about working with children and looking to start a rewarding career in childcare?

We are excited to offer an apprenticeship opportunity within our nursery, giving you the chance to earn while you learn, gain valuable hands-on experience, and work towards a recognised qualification in Early Years.

✨ Learn from experienced practitioners
✨ Gain a nationally recognised qualification
✨ Build a rewarding career in childcare
✨ Make a difference in children's lives every day

If you're enthusiastic, caring, and ready to begin your Early Years journey, we'd love to hear from you!

📍Penicuik Family Learning Centre
📩 Contact us for more information or to apply.

24/06/2026

🌟 We're Hiring! 🌟

Are you passionate about supporting the mental health and wellbeing of parents, babies and families?

We're looking for a Senior Perinatal and Infant Mental Health Practitioner to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference by providing specialist support and helping families achieve the best possible start in life.

If you're an experienced practitioner with a commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care, we'd love to hear from you.

📍 Head Office (Mayfield) with travel across Midlothian and East Lothian
🕒 28 Hours per week.
📅 Apply by: 8th July 2026

To find out more and request an application pack please email:
📧[email protected]

23/06/2026

Midlothian Sure Start is a dynamic, award winning third sector organisation. It offers a quality support service to families with children up to age 12 across Midlothian. Midlothian Sure Start has been in existence since 2001 and employs over 70 members of staff providing a service in Family Learnin...