Schools

Are too many students throwing their caps in the air when companies are crying out for people with different skills? (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Why Scotland may simply have too many university students Murdo Fraser

Independent Schools: Girls-only education under threat

Independent Schools: Calculating the effect of VAT rise on fees

Families are invited to step inside St Aloysius’ College for a tour or taster day to see what the Glasgow school can offer

Independent Schools: Presenting entry-level opportunities

How to access DWP and local financial support during half-term break

The funding is designed to support education recovery and tackle the poverty related attainment gap. Picture: Danny Lawson/ PA

Almost £4m in pupil poverty funding being 'siphoned' for admin costs

Cycling is a healthy habit worth learning at a young age (Picture: Michael Steele)

Persuading children to keep cycling after primary school is worth it Scotsman comment

Children at a school. Photo by Christopher Furlong/Getty Images.

School strikes off in Glasgow amid pledge to reverse teacher cuts

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

Signs in Edinburgh

SNP warned against law change on gender neutral toilets in schools

Outdoor education can help build self-esteem, confidence and resilience (Picture: Adrian Dennis)

SNP must not block Scottish children's right to outdoor education Murdo Fraser

Just like the rest of the UK, Scotland has a number of holidays between and even during school terms

Scotland's school term dates for 2025, including February half-term

These independent schools were the country's top performers

The 15 top private schools in Scotland for Highers results

Demonstration in Glasgow over education cuts.

Schools to close in Scottish city as start of teacher strikes revealed

Learning about the natural world will help children take better care of themselves, the environment and animals like chickens (Picture: Matt Cardy)

Why we need to know more about reality of how food is produced Philip Lymbery

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth pauses school ‘sex survey’

Most children want to learn, but that is made difficult if others are disruptive, abusive or even violent (Picture: Matthew Horwood)

How bizarre theories about bullies are pushing teachers to the brink Cameron Wyllie

Fox Covert Primary School on Clerwood Terrace, Edinburgh

Exclusive The 11 new schools and extensions in Scottish city's £1.38bn blueprint

Teacher cuts protest in Glasgow

Teachers in Scottish city vote for strike action over education cuts

Demand for music tuition continues to grow

'Extremely high' demand for music tuition in Scottish schools

Students from the Shell Girls in Energy programme are shown around the Net Zero Challenge and its interactive exhibits

Innovative hits road to inspire next generation of energy leaders

Pupils sitting an exam in Scotland (Picture: John Devlin)

SQA announces major changes to Scottish exam timetable after backlash

Pupils in a school classroom. PIC: Danny Lawson/PA Wire

The surprise language overtaking French as the most popular for study

Flowers outside Cults Academy in Aberdeen where 16-year-old Bailey Gwynne died after being stabbed in 2015 (Picture: Andrew Milligan)

Scotland must get a grip on growing problem of weapons in schools Scotsman comment

Rising concerns about school violence in Scotland (image: PA)

'Terrifying' rise in number of Scottish pupils using weapons in school

Household Support Fund to provide £300 payments for half-term holidays

The late Hugo Burge at Marchmont House in the Borders.

Culture funds launched in memory of entrepreneur and philanthropist

Berwickshire High School in Duns

Education chief rejects call to learn from transformed Scottish school

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

Man and boy looking at plane taking off

SNP minister warns parents over term-time holidays amid absence crisis

Guizer Jarl Calum Grains leads the Jarl Squad through Lerwick on the Shetland Isles during the Up Helly Aa festival. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Up Helly Aa: Woman takes on Guizer Jarl role on island for first time

Morrison’s Academy in Crieff

Exclusive Scottish private school head questions VAT exemption for US troops

Pupils at a Scottish school sitting a prelim exam

SQA to review exam timetable amid backlash over Higher English clash

Parts of Scotland have a rare 'red' weather warning in place

How Scottish parents can check if schools closed during Storm Éowyn

Storm Eowyn

The schools closed across Scotland due to red weather alert

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box

The Scottish Government must work harder to ensure all schools provide 'excellent' education (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

One state school rated 'excellent' in 9 years is an indictment of SNP Scotsman comment

Some of the major developments that will be completed in Edinburgh over the next five years.

Edinburgh Developments 2025: 17 projects set to transform the Capital

A deer at sunset on the Scottish island of Jura.

Children on Scottish islands served venison in bid to cut food miles

Sally Beamish

Composer joins criticism of Scottish council over music tuition cut

The Michaela Community School in London adopts methods that would result in a failed inspection in Scotland, but has achieved remarkable results (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Can Scotland learn a lesson from England's strictest school? Cameron Wyllie

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer departs 10 Downing Street, London, to attend Prime Minister's Questions

Analysis PMQs: The grooming gangs retort from Starmer that won praise from SNP

People at Glenshee Ski Centre

Highland school closures in full as snow and ice warnings extended

In Scotland, schools are able to temporarily close during hazardous weather conditions

How Scottish parents can find out about school closures when it snows

(Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

More than 70 Scottish schools closed after overnight snowfall

The Scottish Conservatives raised concerns over pupil absences

More than 180,000 Scots pupils missing a day of school every fortnight

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon asked to be judged on education during her first year in office

Scotsman leader - SNP education test result is a resounding fail Scotsman comment

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