Education

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

Hyndland School in Glasgow is the only state secondary to be deemed to be excellent at teaching, lea...

The first Scottish school rated 'excellent' by inspectors

‘Outstanding’ culture and environment highlighted in new report

Nick Kuenssberg was the father of BBC political reporter Laura Kuenssberg. Sadly, the elder Kuenssberg died October 1 2023. (Credit: Getty Images/Frog Systems)

Business leader leaves £100,000 to Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

‘Generous gift’ ensures former chairman’s support for the arts continues

The £119k pay rise for university principal now best paid in Scotland Calum Ross

Calum Ross

Top UK universities according to Sunday Times, as UCAS deadline looms

Students are urged not to leave it to the last minute, with the deadline just one week away 📝

Composer joins criticism of Scottish council over music tuition cut

Award-winning musician says music should not be considered an ‘optional extra’ in education

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

The Michaela Community School in London has a reputation for being England's strictest school (Picture: Dan Kitwood)

Why England's strictest school would be banned in Scotland Cameron Wyllie

Common red flags include passing up on spending face-to-face time with friends, or secretly staying up late on phones or computers

The 20 common signs that your child is having too much screen time

Berwickshire High School in Duns

Transformation of Scottish secondary can happen 'all over the country'

University students studying in a circle

Exclusive Crisis-hit Scottish university to unveil rescue plan 'within weeks'

This time of year can be a lot for students

Four ways students can protect their mental health this Blue Monday

Businessman says councils and NHS boards could be taking advantage of Artificial Intelligence technology to protect services

AI boss says technology could save Scottish council services from axe

Edinburgh University. Image: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh University in stark financial warning as surplus drops

SRUC senior lecturer Hadi Aliki (left) and Jim Fairlie MSP at the launch of the SRUC Vertical Farming Innovation Centre.

Scottish education first as college fires up £1.8 million ‘vertical farm’

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Dozens of private school pupils move to Edinburgh's state schools

Consultation was held into length of the school week. Image: John Devlin

SNP considers law on length of school week after 61% back move

Strathclyde University

Scottish university faces strike by staff over 'reckless cash grab'

There are a number of popular apps to help you learn everything from songwriting to playing the piano

Apple's 5 top-rated apps to help learn music or a new instrument

Music tuition has reached record levels in Scotland (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Families 'devastated' as another Scottish council plans music cuts

Paul Hilton, CEO of leading Scottish property portal ESPC, shares his insights into what he thinks will happen in the housing market in 2025.

Exclusive What next for house buyers and sellers? ESPC boss reveals 2025 trends

BBC Scotland journalist Nick Sheridan

Bursary award launched in memory of BBC Scotland journalist

Abertay University

Two more Scottish universities go into the red amid student shortfalls

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Edinburgh College's Granton Campus

'Grave consequences' over Scotland's failure to invest in skills

Stornoway campus of UHI North, West and Hebrides

Three Scottish colleges in 'financial distress' handed £8.3m lifeline

Ed Sheeran in surprise Scottish library appearance

Learning a musical instrument can have life-long benefits (Picture: Daniel Leal)

Blame for Stirling's planned music tuition cuts lies in Edinburgh Scotsman comment

Stirling

Downton Abbey composer condemns Scottish council's music tuition cut

The University of Aberdeen

Scottish university cuts deficit to £8.5m after 'decisive' action

The yellow weather warning for snow and ice has been extended into Friday for parts of Scotland

Yellow snow alert extended as 'bitterly cold' night forecast

Duolingo and Babbel are some of Great Britain's most popular language learning apps

Apple's 5 top-rated apps for learning a new language in 2025

The University of Dundee has flagged staffing cuts to meet a 30 million pound deficit. Picture: NationalWorld

SNP considers new regulator powers amid Dundee University crisis

People at Glenshee Ski Centre

Highland school closures in full as snow and ice warnings extended

Heriot-Watt University

£10.5m deficit a 'notable achievement' says Scottish university boss

Children attending school (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP told to axe 'restrictive conditions' denying ASN pupils care plans

Graduating students. Picture: David Cheskin/PA

Universities warn SNP funding decisions risk 'compounding' problems

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

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

The number of ASN pupils is soaring

Concern over 60% drop in number of Scottish ASN pupils with care plans

A general view of a university graduation ceremony

Call for radical reform to ‘future-proof’ education system in Scotland

Edinburgh College's Granton Campus

Exclusive SNP urged to give power to regions to boost economy and save colleges

University of West of Scotland (UWS)

Scottish university posts £14.4m deficit as student numbers fall

The EIS is demanding council repay the money

Scottish teachers 'overtaxed by millions' on back pay

Putting VAT on private school fees shows Labour's politics of envy (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Labour's VAT on school fees kills dreams of taxi drivers' sons like me John McLellan

If you want equal consideration for university courses, you don't have long to apply

Uni application deadline nears for sixth-form students - how to apply

Since coming to power in July, the Labour government has said VAT will be added to the fees of private schools, such as Fettes in Edinburgh

SNP's catalogue of concerns over Labour's VAT raid on private schools

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Children on their way to school. Pic: John Devlin

Explainer A to Z of what 2025 holds for Scottish education in a year of change

Pic: John Devlin

The biggest and smallest Scottish state schools in 2024 revealed

Pupils sitting an exam. Image: John Devlin

'Very worrying' research finds just 40% of S4 pupils pass maths

Concerns have been raised about the condition of schools in rural parts of Scotland

SNP accused of 'failing rural Scotland' as schools condition revealed

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

Scotland's school holiday and term dates for 2025 - full list

St Andrews University

Prestigious Scottish university posts £13m deficit amid pressures

Prince Charles, with his father the Duke of Edinburgh (left) and Captain Iain Tennant, Chairman of the Gordonstoun Board of Governors, arriving at Gordonstoun for the Prince's first day at the school

Did King Charles really compare Scottish school to Nazi jail?

St Andrews University

Exclusive University to rewrite financial plan after 'substantial' deficit rise

The Enduring Significance of Scottish Gaelic: Culture, History, and Preservation

The enduring significance of Scottish Gaelic: Culture, history, and preservation

The EIS teaching union will ballot members over potential strike action in Glasgow

Teacher strikes loom in large Scottish council over 450 jobs axed

Martha Gavin, Deputy Managing Director of TechFest

Edinburgh student wins international essay competition to share ideas on the fut...

University students studying in a circle

Vote shows 9 in 10 staff at university have 'no confidence' in bosses

The incident happened this afternoon in New Carron.Pic: TSPL

Teenager charged after phone found hidden in girls' school toilet

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth meets pupils at Madras College in St Andrews earlier this year (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

SNP's talk of excellence in education cannot simply be an empty boast Scotsman comment

School pupils. Photo: Tony Johnson National World

Experts reveal longer Highers and exams plan to boost pupil attendance

Glasgow University (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Scottish university chosen to host new Centre of Teaching Excellence

The current school roll on Fair Isle is just two. Picture: PA

Teacher wanted for Scotland's most remote inhabited island

Pupils sitting an exam. Image: John Devlin

SQA tries to ease Higher History concerns raised by teachers

One of the buildings of the Gordonstoun School, in Elgin, where King Charles III was a pupil. Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images

Private school severs ties with business over Chinese spy claim

All pupils from P6 to S6 will continue to have their own iPad for educational use. Pic: Contributed

Exclusive School iPad porn alert issued to parents of 35,000 Scottish children

A skip full of classroom equipment in Midlothian

Exclusive How staff found class toys and sofas dumped in skips at 7 schools

Edinburgh Academy

Child abuse inquiry chair did not disclose links to Edinburgh schools

Edinburgh University. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Exclusive Cost-cutting Edinburgh University hires 'turnaround specialist'

Marc Ingram, Scottish Apprentice of the Year

46 more teachers awarded for Professional Recognition in Dyslexia and Inclusive ...

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