20 h. ago Romesh Ranganathan: The Weakest Link host to star in first play 'since primary school' at Scottish theatre

The play will be Romesh Ranganathan’s stage debut

Culture

69 h. ago Scottish school accused of 'indoctrinating' children by encouraging them to buy and sell meat

The school is teaching a new course which includes buying and selling a lamb for market.

Politics

7 d. ago Falkirk Council's £1m overspend on school extension 'unlikely' to happen again as controls put in place

Falkirk councillors were assured that lessons have been learned from the £1 million overspend at Maddiston Primary

Economics

7 d. ago Irvine's Scottish Maritime Museum announces children's workshops for upcoming school break

Museum will host free 'make and take' art drop-ins as well as a special children's drama workshop with author Maura McRobbie

Economics

9 d. ago New Scottish Government guidance on school toilets is "muddled" and "still unlawful"

The Scottish Government has published guidance for schools on supporting transgender pupils, which says schools must have separate boys and girls toilets.

Politics

1 week ago Teachers union rejects claim schools are ‘encouraging children to find problems’

Baroness Amanda Spielman said teachers could be ‘unintentionally encouraging children to find things to be unhappy about’.

Society

1 week ago Schools have become 'therapeutic institutions' with too much 'negative' focus on mental health instead of academics, former Ofsted boss claims

Baroness Spielman said schools are encouraging children to identify negative emotions from as young as three, which she says are a normal part of childhood.

Events

1 week ago Fire breaks out at Aberdeen school as cops probe 'wilful' blaze

Images from the scene show the fire within the school property, with plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky.

Events

2 w. ago Mother’s tears as she tells inquiry of son’s abuse at school for deaf children

She said the boy was assaulted by other pupils at Donaldson’s School for the Deaf and abandoned by the side of the road on a trip.

Events

2 w. ago Scots teacher and kids' tennis coach sentenced over public indecency

David Buchan Smith was removed from his teaching post earlier this year.

Politics

3 w. ago 'I had a common childhood illness and now I'm completely deaf in one ear’

Emma is using her experience to encourage parents to vaccinate their children

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian pupils may be asked to use free bus pass to cut school transport costs

Conservative councillor Alison Adamson had questioned why the council paid out more than £1,200 per pupil on school buses when the Scottish Government issued free bus passes.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish Autism specialist school for children announces closure

Scottish Autism has announced the closure of New Struan school for children with autism, citing falling roll numbers.

Politics

3 w. ago 'Deep sadness' as Scottish school for autistic children announces closure

The New Struan School in Clackmannanshire, Scotland, has announced it will close in June 2026 after a 'gradual decline in referrals over the past decade'.

Politics

3 w. ago Woods next to Scots high school cordoned off following sexual assault

An area of woodlands near Kirkcaldy High School has been taped off following a sexual assault.

Events

3 w. ago East Renfrewshire crime: Muslim girl 'attacked' walking home from Scottish school as police probe 'hate crime'

Police are investigating a hate crime.

Events

4 w. ago Linlithgow Academy named as West Lothian’s first Gold Ambassador school

The school received the distinguished accolade from the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF), recognising the school’s dedication to delivering inclusive, flexible, and forward-thinking educational pathways.

Politics

4 w. ago Amanda Owen admits 'risks' on farm for her nine kids but is too busy to watch them

Amanda Owen has admitted that there are 'tonnes of risks' on her farm that could be fatal for her children but explained why she encourages them to be independent

Events

4 w. ago Scots primary school teacher jailed for embezzling £28,000 from school trip fund

She splurged on items including PlayStation games, supermarket goods, beauty products, shoes, home items and pet goods.

Economics

last month Disabled Scots youngster returns to school after council denied her transport

The Record revealed last month how Jessica McMillan, who battles a life-limiting condition, was being refused a place on her school bus for the first time in five years.

Politics