33 h. ago School children put in detention because parents can’t afford uniform

42 per cent of parents said school uniform was not more affordable this school year

Society

43 h. ago East Ayrshire school pupils attend safety briefing at dangerous loch

Children and young people received essential lifesaving skills training including CPR awareness and defib training.

Politics

50 h. ago Parents furious at council decision to remove school transport from vulnerable Ayrshire kids

A petition was launched by one of the parents after East Ayrshire Council removed school transport for vulnerable children with ASN.

Politics

54 h. ago Council spending on school transport for special needs pupils soars nearly 200pc to £2bn

A new report from the Local Government Association (LGA) reveals the 'huge pressures' on council budgets from a rise in special needs diagnoses.

Economics

55 h. ago Pupils with special needs ‘have to travel further to school for suitable place’

Spending by councils on transporting children with Send to schools is predicted to increase to around £1.97 billion in 2025/26, a report suggests.

Politics

63 h. ago Harvey Willgoose stab death caught on school CCTV as pupils fled in panic

Footage played to the jury shows 15-year-old schoolboy Harvey Willgoose being stabbed as lunch break started at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield

Events

63 h. ago Teenager stabbed to death by fellow pupil at school 'after Snapchat dispute'

Harvey Willgoose died after being stabbed in the heart during his lunch break on February 3.

Events

66 h. ago Harvey Willgoose stabbed to death at school by fellow pupil 'after Snapchat row'

Harvey Willgoose, 15, died after he was stabbed through the heart at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield after allegedly having a row on Snapchat

Events

66 h. ago Schoolboy, 15, died after being stabbed in the heart with a five

Harvey Willgoose, 15, died after another 15-year-old pupil stabbed him through the heart at All Saints Catholic High School in Sheffield on February 3.

Events

3 d. ago Pavement parking enforcement in East Ayrshire starts next week with 900 warning dished out to locals

More than 900 warning notices were issued to motorists in East Ayrshire ahead of the enforcement of the new pavement parking rules.

Events

6 d. ago Primary pupil takes bread knife into school before headteacher issues statement

'We understand that news of this nature can be concerning'

Politics

6 d. ago Tory calls for flags to be put up and taken down every day at East Ayrshire HQ

He described it as “a very British way of expressing joy and pride”.

Politics

6 d. ago Schoolboy aged NINE is suspended from class after shouting sexist jeers at woman sunbathing in bikini in her garden

Hollie Hardy, 26, of Wickford, Essex, was wearing a bikini in her garden which backs onto the school when a group of pupils climbed up a fence and spotted her before shouting sexual abuse.

Politics

6 d. ago Pupils at King’s former school perform Shakespeare at home where he stayed

Local people enjoyed free performances of The Tempest.

Politics

6 d. ago Paisley primary school pupils hit the right notes with songwriting project

Youngsters at Todholm Primary have been taking part in a project which has seen them write and record music.

Events

7 d. ago Ayrshire volunteers treated to Dumfries House tea dance as special thanks for their dedication to communities

East Ayrshire Leisure hosted the event.

Politics

7 d. ago Premiere takes place of short animation film of famous Squinty Tree in area of Livingston

The premiere of the short animation about the Squinty Tree took place last month in the Big Living Room at Almond HQ and was attended by local councillors, Almond contractors and staff, as well as pupils from Letham Primary School.

Politics

7 d. ago One in four LGBTQ+ pupils may drop out before finishing secondary school in the UK

One young person said they had to hide their identity ‘like a dirty secret’ at school 🏫

Politics

7 d. ago Dog walker missing after pets discovered wandering alone at Scots estate

Darren Noble, 47, has been reported missing from Cumnock area in East Ayrshire.

Events

7 d. ago Pupil referral unit that takes children kicked out of school gets flawless Estyn report

Inspectors found the Tai Education Centre needs none of the usual recommendations for areas to improve

Society