Education

Introduction 

Scottish Borders Council provides advice and information about child care facilities and a range of schools to provide education in pre-school classes, primary or secondary (more often called high) schools. Borders College provide a range of further education programmes and training, the majority of which lead to the award of qualifications. Heriot Watt University also have a campus in the Borders at the former College of Textiles and Design in Galashiels. The university campus in Galashiels provides a range of under graduate and post graduate degree programmes in Textiles, Design, Business, Management, Accountancy and Languages.

Types of Child Care

Choosing childcare is an important step for any parent.   You need to find the type of childcare that will best suit your needs as well as your child's.   For help in finding suitable childcare in your area please contact Scottish Borders Children's Information Service (http://www.scottishchildcare.gov.uk/) or by telephone on 01896 758186 for free, impartial advice.

Downloads

Choosing Childcare in the Scottish Borders leaflet (English)        - pdf
Choosing Childcare in the Scottish Borders leaflet (Polish)         - pdf
Choosing Childcare in the Scottish Borders leaflet (Portuguese)  - pdf

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