14 h. ago Scots school teacher under investigation for ‘vaping with pupils in toilet’

A TEACHER is being probed over claims they vaped with pupils in a school toilet. The staff member is alleged to have been openly puffing in front of youngsters and sharing electronic cigarettes. They are understood to have been caught red-handed, sparking an investigation by bosses at Jedburgh Grammar in Roxburghshire. But parents claim they...

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5 d. ago Scots primary school teacher had sex with boy, 13 after meeting on dating app – but could be back in class in MONTHS

A PRIMARY school teacher who had sex with a 13-year-old boy has been struck off for just 18 months. The General Teaching Council for Scotland (GTCS) ruled the man - now 40 - should be allowed back in the classroom if he undertook “further training” on “safeguarding and child protection”. The case centred on events...

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5 d. ago Pupil expelled after bringing sgian dubh into Scots school as police called in

Police were called to Albyn School on Queen's Road in Aberdeen after the youngster was caught with the ceremonial knife, which is traditionally worn with a kilt outfit.

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5 d. ago Pupil 'expelled' after bringing 'ceremonial knife' into prestigious Aberdeen private school

It is understood no one was injured.

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9 d. ago One of Scotland’s fastest girls says closure of sports school will crush dreams of future stars

Fourteen-year-old Olivia Fisher - the fastest Scots girl in her age group - is facing uncertainty over plans to shut prestigious Glasgow School of Sport.

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9 d. ago 'Bomb threat' note found at Scots school ahead of dance as police launch probe

Police say inquiries into the incident are ongoing.

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1 week ago Enquiries about Edinburgh school places soar by nearly 20% in wake of Labour's VAT change

Enquiries about school places in Edinburgh has soared since Labour’s introduction of VAT on independent school fees

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1 week ago John Swinney told extra Budget cash should be spent on offering free school meals to more Scots pupils

EXCLUSIVE: Ross Greer said the benefits of providing free school meals to more pupils were "unquestionable."

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1 week ago Prep school teachers to strike over 'worst teachers' pension scheme in Scotland'

The EIS teaching union

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1 week ago Scots pupils rushed into school after 'person with a weapon' reported nearby

A report regarding a 'person with a weapon' was made near Windygoul Primary School in Tranent.

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1 week ago Scottish school cancels Christmas play after ‘racist and abusive’ messages

Show at Cauldeen primary school in Inverness had included a scene explaining hardship faced by Syrian refugeesA primary school in Scotland has cancelled its Christmas show after receiving “racist and abusive” messages because it featured sympathy towards Syrian refugees.The decision by Cauldeen primary school in Inverness follows rising tensions at other schools in Scotland over adult English classes being targeted by far-right demonstrators, which has also led to events being cancelled. Continue reading...

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1 week ago Mum of daughter terrified to go to school backs campaign to tackle non

Nicole Brown's daughter Abi, now 17, struggled for years with her mental health but turned things around thanks to school and council support.

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1 week ago Scots primary school cancels Christmas show after ‘racist’ online abuse

Police said they have received a report of threatening and abusive online communications and are investigating.

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1 week ago Primary school cancels Christmas show after receiving 'racist messages' as Police Scotland launch probe

Highland Council said there was ‘negative feedback’ on social media and ‘racist and abusive’ messages

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1 week ago Scots teen dies after falling ill on school bus after 'situation deteriorated rapidly'

A 15-year-old boy has died after falling unwell on a bus in Fife, Scotland - he was pronounced dead at the scene with the incident being treated as unexplained

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1 week ago Scottish primary school boys become an internet sensation as Ring doorbell captures their rendition of Christmas hit

The video of the five boys belting out the Wham number one hit has been seen more than 1.4 million times as the group has become a Christmas sensation.

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1 week ago Beath High School: Schoolboy, 15, dies suddenly after taking unwell on Fife bus

The headteacher said pupils and staff were “devastated” by the news.

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1 week ago Beath High School: Schoolboy, 15, dies after suddenly taking unwell on Fife bus

The headteacher said pupils and staff were “devastated” by the news.

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1 week ago Adorable moment Scottish primary school boys sing Last Christmas into Ring doorbell camera

The video of the five boys belting out the Wham number one hit has been seen more than 1.4 million times as the group has become a Christmas sensation.

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1 week ago Protests at Scots primary school over "toxic" claims unvetted migrants taking English lessons

Parents have gathered outside of Dalmarnock Primary School holding placards which read, "our school is for children, not adults".

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