Education

St Andrews has been named UK university of the year by The Times and The Sunday Times Good University Guide.

The controversial Named Person scheme has been scrapped by the Scottish Government it was confirmed today.

Eight primary schools and one high school in the Falkirk district have now all received Digital School Awards status.

Fears over the future of a well-established children’s club in Milngavie remain after they were excluded from a protected area which would prevent future redevelopment.

Eyemouth Primary School pupils will be donning their aprons next week to make no less than 32 different soups using locally sourced ingredients.

In 1995, Mark Scott, aged 16, was killed in an unprovoked sectarian attack in Glasgow. From these tragic circumstances, an awareness formed of the importance of understanding others from different religious, cultural and social backgrounds.

Scotland’s oldest universities are increasingly better at coping with “severe funding challenges” compared to newer institutions, the public spending watchdog has said.

It is no secret that women are woefully under-represented in careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics or ‘STEM’. According to community interest company Wise, women make up 14 per cent of people working in the UK’s STEM sector, despite representing half the total workforce.

The UK’s television industry is strongly skewed towards people from privately-educated backgrounds, a major report into the diversity of the sector has found.

Senior figures at a Perth secondary school have been accused of kicking their heels in dealing with reports of a boys' toilet becoming a magnet for vandalism and racist graffiti.

The UK Education Secretary has offered a guarantee that international students studying for a four-year degree at a Scottish university will be able to complete their studies in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

September marks the first day at a new school for many children, and while it can be daunting – particularly when joining a different sector – there are plenty of ways in which Scotland’s independent schools ensure the transition goes smoothly.

Independent education is an undoubtedly expensive investment, but with all schools striving to be accessible to all, support is available for families in all circumstances and financial positions.

Long gone are the days when boarding schools conjured up images of stark dormitories controlled by strict military-style rules.

Scotland’s independent schools sector is extremely diverse, with a wide range of nurseries, schools and teaching environments that offer parents freedom and flexibility when choosing the best fit for their child.

When trying to tackle ‘Scotland’s shame’ of sectarianism and the violence it can lead to, we must examine the root causes and question whether religious segregation in schools is acceptable in the 21st century, writes Tom Wood.

A brand new state school has faced criticism from parents after deciding to only serve vegetarian meals and banning food from home.