58 h. ago Older people on Attendance Allowance, PIP or ADP may be due an extra £331 every month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

64 h. ago Renfrewshire nursery team praised by inspectors in positive report

Education Scotland ranked Kilbarchan Community Nursery as 'good' in the two areas it was assessed on.

Politics

3 d. ago Galston Primary receives positive report following Education Scotland inspection

Inspectors rated the school's learning, teaching and assessment areas as 'good' while raising attainment and achievement received a 'very good' grade.

Politics

4 d. ago Motherwell school will get extra support from Education Scotland after recent inspection

Officials visited Logans Primary School in March and have now written to the families of pupils with their findings.

Politics

4 d. ago Pupils and staff at Motherwell school hold goodbye party ahead of Wishaw move

After the summer holidays, Bothwellpark High School will move to a new home in the Coltness area.

Politics

6 d. ago People born before specific year will get two extra DWP benefits worth £1,362 a month

The two benefits are aimed at providing extra financial support to older people who have a disability, long-term illness, or physical or mental health conditions

Economics

1 week ago Parents in Scotland urged to claim devolved payment worth £108 every month

More than 233,000 parents are receiving extra financial support through the Scottish Child Payment.

Economics

1 week ago New DWP warning to people making a new claim for Universal Credit

Some 7.5 million people are currently receiving extra financial support through Universal Credit.

Events

1 week ago Older people on Attendance Allowance may be due an extra £331 each month

Low-income pensioners on disability benefits, or those providing unpaid care, may be entitled to extra financial support.

Economics

2 w. ago Children with special needs in England may lose legal right to school support

Exclusive: Schools minister declines to rule out replacing EHCP documents as part of plans to change Send systemHundreds of thousands of children with special needs could lose their legal entitlement to extra support in schools in England under plans being considered by ministers, a move that campaigners warn could force thousands more pupils out of mainstream education.The reforms relate to education, health and care plans (EHCPs), statutory documents families have relied on for more than a decade to guarantee their children’s right to support for conditions such as autism spectrum disorder and mental health issues. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Best Nurseries Scotland: Here are the 20 highest rated nurseries in Scotland according to 2025 Nursery Awards

With one location in Aberdeen named for a fifth consecutive year, the annual awards rank the top nurseries in Scotland for 2025.

Events

3 w. ago Councillors set to celebrate Paisley primary school and nursery class after inspection

Mossvale Primary School and Early Learning and Childcare Class received an impressive score after Education Scotland's visit.

Culture

3 w. ago Qualifications from this prestigious Scots university could boost your career –pick from short, online courses

You can access top-quality education, from Scotland’s University of the Year, from the comfort of your own home.

Politics

3 w. ago Scotland National and Higher exams 2025: When is Results Day

As exams near their end, students begin the months-long wait for results ✍

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian Council unable to confirm when IT will be restored after cyberattack

The council is working with Police Scotland and the Scottish Government on a criminal investigation after its education network was targeted last week.

Events

4 w. ago All the discounts and extra perks for those claiming PIP from DWP

PIP claimants could receive a wide variety of extra support through discounts and other perks

Politics

last month Airdrie Academy given 'more time to make necessary improvements' after Education Scotland inspection

Among the secondary school's strengths noted by inspectors were "strong, positive relationships between staff and young people who feel a sense of belonging and pride in their school".

Politics