14 h. ago Education Secretary urges schools to recruit more male teachers to head off 'toxic online influences' after Adolescence drama highlighted 'defining issue of our time'

Bridget Phillipson said schoolboys needed 'strong, positive male role models to look up to' as she highlighted a lack of men forging careers in the classroom.

Events

15 h. ago Mossvale Primary School receives glowing review following inspection

The headteacher feels "delighted" with positive inspection report

Politics

63 h. ago Check for unclaimed money or savings to help with rising bills this month

Council Tax, energy bills, broadband, mobile phones and the TV licence are all going up this month.

Economics

68 h. ago 'Awful April' bills going up from today and costing you £360 more

The Mirror rounds up all the bills that are getting more expensive from this April - including council tax, energy, broadband, mobile and water - and how you can save money by acting now

Economics

3 d. ago New Paisley Grammar School campus 'making incredible progress'

The new £85.5 million project is starting to take shape

Politics

5 d. ago Sister of head teacher Ruth Perry, who took her own life after 'inadequate' Ofsted rating, says giving ex

Ruth Perry took her own life in January 2023 after being told the school was being downgraded from Outstanding to Inadequate.

Politics

6 d. ago Banks to monitor impact of higher bills next month and contact people in need of financial help

Council Tax, broadband, mobile phone and energy bills are set to rise in April and some of the biggest banks will be offering extra support.

Economics

9 d. ago Head teachers in Renfrewshire schools can call upon council mobile phone guidance

Advice – put together in consultation with primary and secondary bosses as well as trade unions – was recently approved.

Culture

9 d. ago Head teacher at school where two teenagers were stabbed after knife gang stormed private birthday takes action as she speaks out on terrifying attack

Victoria Morris, the head of Elm Park Primary School in Havering, east London, told of her 'shock' after a group of more than 50 youths armed with knives and machetes gatecrashed the 'private' event.

Events

1 week ago Trump’s order to dismantle education department sparks outrage: ‘see you in court’

Politicians and teachers unions condemn president’s effort to axe department, which can only be done by CongressTeachers unions and Democratic politicians joined in denouncing Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at eliminating the US Department of Education, with the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) saying simply: “See you in court.”Trump’s move was long trailed, so much so that Randi Weingarten, the head of the AFT – which represents 1.8 million teachers – put out her statement the day before the order was signed. Michael Mulgrew, president of the United Federation of Teachers, which represents 200,000 members, teachers and other education workers mostly in New York City, said: “We will join our national union and public education allies to protect students and educators. We are working with our partners to file lawsuits to stop this executive overreach. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Plans for new primary school for Bishopton's Dargavel Village approved by Renfrewshire Council

The 800-pupil facility will be built on land at the end of Craigton Drive and is due to open by August 2027.

Politics

2 w. ago Wallace Primary School hit impressive target in walking to school initiative

The Elderslie school recorded an impressive 92 per cent active trips rate last month for pupils getting to classes in an eco-friendly way.

Events

2 w. ago Renfrewshire Council education convener insists commitment to new Johnstone school has 'not wavered'

SNP councillor Emma Rodden responded during discussion on planned investment in the learning estate.

Politics

2 w. ago Tories call for classroom phone ban after admitting their guidance hasn’t worked

Shadow education secretary Laura Trott admitted the guidance introduced under Rishi Sunak ‘hasn’t worked’

Politics

2 w. ago Scots to be slapped with £400 bills increase from next month

Increases in everything from energy and water to council tax, broadband and mobile prices will land at once.

Economics

3 w. ago Construction of new Paisley Grammar School 'remains on track' for August 2026 opening

Job progresses to point where the "majority of structural assembly" is now complete.

Politics

3 w. ago Soaring bills to leave households £450 worse off next month as analysis reveals which areas will be hit the worst

Research has found a typical household will be £450 worse off as a result of energy, water, council tax, mobile, broadband and entertainment bills all rising on the same day.

Economics

4 w. ago More than a thousand complaints made following Ofsted school visits

The number of complaints to the education watchdog following school inspections has risen by 60% over three years, figures suggest.

Politics