77 m. ago Church of Scotland launches new apprenticeship ministry scheme

The Church of Scotland has launched a new apprenticeship scheme to help encourage the next generation of faith leaders.

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7 h. ago Auchencairn Primary receives praise from Education Scotland inspectors

Officials from Education Scotland gave the school a 'very good' mark for raising attainment and achievement.

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30 h. ago Dumfries school achieves 'very good' rating from Education Scotland inspectors

Georgetown Primary was recognised for its 'strong focus on improving the health and wellbeing of all children' and 'effective leadership.

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3 d. ago Teachers back strike action in consultative ballot over class contact time

The Educational Institute of Scotland said long-promised changes to ease teachers’ workload have not been delivered.

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4 d. ago Pope highlights virtue of listening while accepting award from US Augustinians

Pope Leo XIV praises the virtue of listening before speaking as he receives an award from his Augustinian religious order in the United States

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5 d. ago Renfrewshire primary school top of the class after inspection verdict

Education Scotland inspectors visited Rashielea Primary in March and were pleased with what they saw.

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6 d. ago Beer expert names best Greater Manchester pub for a pint of real ale

The pub, which is often described as the town's 'hidden gem', has received high praise from a top brewer

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7 d. ago Paisley school applauded for inspection performance as councillors highlight strengths

Education Scotland rated Gleniffer High School 'good' for learning, teaching and assessment and raising attainment and achievement.

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9 d. ago Scotland education: Dramatic surge in Scottish home schooling blamed on violence in classrooms

In Dumfries and Galloway, the number of children home schooled more than quadrupled over a four year period.

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1 week ago 'If that isn't for you, don't bother coming': Manchester venue praised for response after Pride event receives backlash

'It’s as simple as that'

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1 week ago Scottish Nurseries League Table 2025: The 10 best nurseries in Scotland, based on care regulator gradings

Here are the best nurseries in Scotland, according to the latest data in 2025.

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1 week ago Paisley nursery praised by inspectors for “positive and welcoming ethos”

Jennyswell Nursery was inspected by Education Scotland in June.

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1 week ago Ryan Reynolds showed his true colours with WhatsApp message before meeting new signing

Wrexham new boy Conor Coady has revealed the warm, down-to-earth welcome he received from the club's Hollywood owners, praising their transformative impact on the Welsh side

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1 week ago 'Breaking point': Soaring number of Scots pupils denied support for additional needs

Pupils in Scottish schools with additional needs are being denied places in mainstream education - placing huge strain on Scotland’s teachers

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2 w. ago Inspectors find pupils at primary school in Livingston experience high levels of achievement

Peel Primary received "very good" grades in the Education Scotland report

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2 w. ago Trump says Putin ‘wants to get it done’ at tomorrow’s Alaska summit, as he floats idea of second meeting with Zelenskyy – Europe live

US president says threats of sanctions may have influenced Russian president to agree to Friday’s meeting in Anchorage, Alaskain BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Vladimir Putin praises ‘sincere efforts’ from US administration to end Ukraine war – Europe live

Russian president holds meeting with top officials as he prepares to meet US president at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Trump and Putin to have one on one meeting before wider meeting with delegations, says Kremlin – Europe live

US and Russian presidents to meet at 11.30am local time in Anchorage, Alaska, on Friday 15 Augustin BerlinGerman chancellor Friedrich Merz’s stab at heading up Ukraine diplomacy has received measured praise at home, with a perception that Donald Trump’s declarations after Wednesday’s video conference sounded slightly less alarming to European ears than before. Continue reading...

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3 w. ago Readers' letters: Qualification questions in Scotland's education ‘data desert’?

I am sure that most of us would accept that, as a sampling exercise, the PISA ratings for reading, mathematics and science may be more approximate than exact. That said, the figures for Scottish pupils have declined pretty steadily since the first such exercise in 2000. This is a very touchy point with Scottish nationalists, especially when it can be shown that English schools are scoring better than Scottish schools, as was the case in the latest PISA results in 2022.

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3 w. ago 'Amazing' Princess Anne praised for 'wicked wit' ahead of her 75th birthday

The Princess Royal has been received resounding praise from the charities she works with, as they highlighted her loyalty, passion and caring nature ahead of her milestone birthday

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