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Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

Disadvantaged kids set to lose vital help as Highland Council looks to cut funding

11 March 2024

MCR Pathways' Mike Evans says 'that one sense of stability' will be 'literally ripped away' from hundreds of vulnerable young people.


Education secretary 'keen to identify solutions' to rural schools' crisis

Education secretary 'keen to identify solutions' to rural schools' crisis

Education secretary 'keen to identify solutions' to rural schools' crisis

07 March 2024

Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth is “keen” to “identify and explore possible solutions” to the Highland rural schools’ crisis.


CalMac opens applications for 2024 Modern Apprenticeship programme

CalMac opens applications for 2024 Modern Apprenticeship programme

CalMac opens applications for 2024 Modern Apprenticeship programme

05 March 2024

They are seeking the most dedicated and enthusiastic 17–24-year-olds who have a genuine passion for starting an exciting maritime career.


UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

UHI appoints new leading light for "exciting new chapter"

05 March 2024

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.


Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

Teaching unions separately demand action as they slam Highland Council's approach to staff

04 March 2024

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.


Easter Ross town poised for 99-home development

Easter Ross town poised for 99-home development

Easter Ross town poised for 99-home development

02 March 2024

Almost 100 new homes look set to be built on the edge of Alness after planners recommended them for approval ahead of a crunch council vote.


PICTURES: Alness Academy hosts hundreds of youngsters inspired by Green Careers Expo

PICTURES: Alness Academy hosts hundreds of youngsters inspired by Green Careers Expo

PICTURES: Alness Academy hosts hundreds of youngsters inspired by Green Careers Expo

02 March 2024

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.


Dingwall support assistant retires after 40 years at St Clement's

Dingwall support assistant retires after 40 years at St Clement's

Dingwall support assistant retires after 40 years at St Clement's

02 March 2024

Dingwall-based support assistant, Rayanne MacPhee, has retired from her post as a support assistant at a local school after 40 years of service.


Education secretary agrees to discuss 'detrimental' school issues with Ross-shire and Sutherland parents

Education secretary agrees to discuss 'detrimental' school issues with Ross-shire and Sutherland parents

Education secretary agrees to discuss 'detrimental' school issues with Ross-shire and Sutherland parents

01 March 2024

Education secretary Jenny Gilruth has agreed to meet with north-west coast parents to discuss "detrimental" issues within Highland high schools.


Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

Strike action sees UHI support staff walk-out in the Highlands

29 February 2024

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.


Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

Highland Council budget day: LibDems demand £50m more for St Clement's and roads

29 February 2024

The group wants £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school and £30 million for roads over three years.


North MP backs 'abandoned' constituents as Save Our Rural Schools campaign stepped up

North MP backs 'abandoned' constituents as Save Our Rural Schools campaign stepped up

North MP backs 'abandoned' constituents as Save Our Rural Schools campaign stepped up

29 February 2024

"My constituents feel that they have been abandoned by government and local authorities."


Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

Young people from the Highlands inspired by Green Careers Expo

27 February 2024

More than 600 secondary school pupils have attended Scotland’s first Green Careers Expo.


Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

Highland teachers suffer 'physical violence' and abuse on a 'daily' basis, says union

27 February 2024

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.


Black Isle blood donation session coming up

Black Isle blood donation session coming up

Black Isle blood donation session coming up

25 February 2024

Pupils at a Ross-shire secondary school were given an overview of what's involved in being a blood donor ahead of a soon-come session.


UHI Inverness principal champions work-based learning and industry partnerships for Highland region

UHI Inverness principal champions work-based learning and industry partnerships for Highland region

UHI Inverness principal champions work-based learning and industry partnerships for Highland region

25 February 2024

Highland councillors heard about the "crucial role" tertiary education plays in supporting the economic development of the region.


Crates of shirts winged their way to schools in Ross-shire

Crates of shirts winged their way to schools in Ross-shire

Crates of shirts winged their way to schools in Ross-shire

25 February 2024

Several schools in Ross-shire have received a share of hundreds of end of line school shirts.


Students at UHI Inverness 'grill' Highland MSP on Rwanda issues, trans rights and SNP policy

Students at UHI Inverness 'grill' Highland MSP on Rwanda issues, trans rights and SNP policy

Students at UHI Inverness 'grill' Highland MSP on Rwanda issues, trans rights and SNP policy

24 February 2024

MSP Emma Roddick was invited to talk to the HNC Social Sciences and NC Social Science level 6 classes at UHI Inverness.


Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

Ullapool High School pupil shares 'detrimental' reality behind virtual learning

23 February 2024

"It feels like we're being told we don't deserve the opportunities that other people have." - Poppy Lewis-Ing, S6 pupil at Ullapool High School.


Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

Highland Council rejects bid to protect teachers from 'pressure' to award good marks

21 February 2024

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.


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