3 h. ago Why we are failing children by driving Shakespeare out of Scotland's schools

Banishing the Bard deprives pupils of the Anglosphere’s greatest writer

Events

8 h. ago Dumfries and Galloway school graded 'very good' by Education Scotland inspectors

The inspectors were impressed when they visited Wallace Hall Academy in Thornhill in January.

Politics

10 h. ago MP demands Ofcom toughen stance on tech giants over online security

Gregor Poynton MP has urged Ofcom to take a stronger stance against online platforms that fail to protect children, calling for the regulator to fully utilise its new powers under the Online Safety Act.

Events

3 d. ago Dangerous, illegal sweets and drinks linked to cancer are on shop shelves in Greater Manchester

Imported American candy and fizzy drinks with banned ingredients and additives linked to cancer, hyperactivity and organ failure are on sale in Greater Manchester - and children can get their hands on them - SPECIAL REPORT

Events

5 d. ago Open Day: Discover how outdoor learning creates the ‘Glenalmond spirit’ at school in spectacular setting

Glenalmond College is an education based on adventure, with pupils experiencing outdoor activities including mountain biking, rock climbing and mountaineering. Discover more at the school open day Saturday, 22 March.

Politics

8 d. ago With half of all school leavers going to university, Scotland simply may have too many students

With universities in financial trouble, Scotland may have to start thinking about previously unthinkable measures to help them, such as reducing the student population or cutting the length of degree courses

Culture

8 d. ago Children are starting school unable to sit up or hold a pencil – and I know the culprit | Kathryn Peckham

As an early years specialist, I’ve seen the drastic impact of screens replacing physical activity and face-to-face interactionAs an early years education specialist, over the past decade I have seen children enter classrooms with fewer and fewer of the skills needed to begin their formal education. The key culprit, in my opinion? Screen time.On a child’s first day at school, it’s normal to expect a few nerves. But they should be able to move around confidently, pick up stationery, make new friends, build a relationship with their teacher and start to feel part of a wider community. Instead, a recent survey reported that some children in England and Wales are unable to sit up or hold a pencil. I have seen kids racked with separation anxiety and unable to form bonds. Upset and confused, they miss instructions and hold back or lash out. To a busy teacher this looks like a lack of ability, or a disruptive child to be managed. Children are simply being set up to fail.Kathryn Peckham is a...

Politics

8 d. ago Prestigious woodworking school offers fully funded bursary for young Scots

World-renowned woodworking school, the Chippendale International School of Furniture, is once again offering aspiring furniture makers in Scotland the opportunity to attend its popular 10-week course free of charge.

Economics

9 d. ago Archbishop's bold message to Elon Musk about having 13 kids by four women after Ashley St. Clair's bombshell claims

A Bay Area archbishop took a swing at Elon Musk over his failure to marry the mothers of his children.

Events