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Second-hand bedding a hit at St Andrews University

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 06:21
The recycled bedding has been distributed to new owners who have signed up to the scheme.

School week change bid faces further questions

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 06:21
Two teaching unions call for Dumfries and Galloway Council to postpone consultation over the move.

'I lost two years' income when my son had to miss school'

Fri, 09/13/2024 - 01:05
A Woman's Hour survey suggests almost three-quarters of mothers think Send support is "broken".

Scottish school uniform guidance says blazers should not be compulsory

Thu, 09/12/2024 - 14:17
Scottish government guidance encourages schools to consider affordability and sustainability in uniform policies.

Scottish government defeated in free school meals vote

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 17:41
Opposition parties say the Scottish government should fulfil its promise to give all primary pupils the benefit.

School closes amid 'urgent concerns' over ceilings

Wed, 09/11/2024 - 16:58
For this week the school will remain closed with remote learning in place from tomorrow.

Hundreds of SEN kids missing from school - report

Tue, 09/10/2024 - 00:16
The children's commissioner says it is a "scandal" that these children "are not on anybody's radars".

Quarter of Westminster primary school places empty

Mon, 09/09/2024 - 06:00
Declining pupil numbers were raised as a risk to school budgets, according to a new report.

Belongings of children in care put in bin bags and lost

Sat, 09/07/2024 - 22:13
Campaign to stop young children in care having to pack up their lives in bin bags

No quick fix to special-needs failures, parents told

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 09:12
The schools minister promises reform but parents are frustrated with the lack of action.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:20
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

'I worked two jobs at university to survive'

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 06:20
BBC Scotland speaks to two care-experienced students about their time at university.

Pupils to be shown assembly on respect after riots

Fri, 09/06/2024 - 02:16
Schools are bracing for tough conversations after the summer holidays were blighted by riots.

Region's high exclusion rate linked to deprivation

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 17:08
A study predicts the North East will continue to have the highest level of exclusion in England.

Private school calls VAT increase the final straw

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 11:01
The head teacher at the closing school says he is "absolutely heartbroken" over the outcome.

Rise in fines for term-time holidays won't stop us, say parents

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:31
Some say the threat of prosecution is not enough to stop them going on holiday for cheaper prices.

Unis seek funding help as freshers pack for term

Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:18
Vice-chancellors say they are at "a fork in the road" and will "slide into decline" without action.

Private school to close ahead of VAT change

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:21
St Joseph's Preparatory School in Stoke-on-Trent blames factors including funding changes.

How will new Ofsted school ratings work?

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 12:02
The system is changing after the death of head Ruth Perry highlighted the pressure of inspections.

Ofsted complacent after head's death, says review

Tue, 09/03/2024 - 08:38
One of many criticisms is that the regulator did not tell all its staff what had happened to Ruth Perry.

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