Education

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

Iain Cumming (48) from Laide, is a Gaelic teacher who finds inspiration for his writing in the rich history, culture and landscape of the Highlands.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Dingwall already has a Newton Room which aims to boost interest in in-demand STEM science, maths and technology subjects.

Makaton is a simple way of communicating which is based on signs and symbols and used alongside speech.

The primary is around 10 per cent higher than the national average while the academy is more than 17 per cent higher.

Strikes by Unison members are set to hit a number of Highland colleges later this month, after further industrial action was announced.

Parents determined to improve the lot of children denied educational opportunities have demanded an end to "buck passing".

Comparing the opportunities that a tiny 28-pupil school can provide with what can be offered in a city school, isn’t comparing like with like.

A Black Isle nursery which was forced to close on Wednesday after it lost its hot water is expected to reopen as normal tomorrow.

Scottish Education Secretary Jenny Gilruth says Highland Council has the tools at its disposal to tackle the rural schools' crisis.

"These issues can no longer be swept under the carpet”, says Ross-shire campaigner.

One of Scotland’s smallest and most remote schools has been forced to close today.

The voices of anxious parents, overstressed staff and "let down" pupils resonate in an open letter.

"Despite heroic efforts of staff, the situation is gone beyond breaking point – the system is failing pupils".

Plockton High School pupils have secured £3000 for a lifeline Highland charity offering bereavement support services for children.

A special school in Ross-shire was closed at short notice following an incident earlier today. It will re-open tomorrow.

An Inverness student is raising money for Oxygen Works after the charity supported her throughout her arthritis diagnosis.

The report highlighted the "need to build leadership skills" in the school, as well as praising the "caring and supportive environment" for learning.

Inspectors will return to carry out a further inspection of the school within 12 months of the publication of this letter.