It’s war on litter as Aberdeen schools help launch clean-up campaign
Aberdeen school pupils called on people to “stop littering now” as they took part in a clean-up at the launch of an environmental campaign.
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Fall in specialist teachers for children with additional needs
The number of additional support needs teachers in Scotland has fallen by more than 400 since 2010, the Scottish Greens have revealed.
Number of parents fined for poor school attendance rockets almost 75%
The number of parents fined for their children’s poor attendance at school has rocketed by 74.7%, figures show.
School’s out? North-east pupils could go to classes on part-time basis
An option for children to attend school part-time will be under discussion by councillors next week.
Lack of state school music provision ‘jeopardises future talent like Stormzy’
The lack of music provision in state schools risks depriving the industry of future talents such as Adele and Stormzy, the Brit Awards boss has said.
Pupils with additional needs face ‘absolutely abhorrent’ situation
Children with additional needs are being prevented from moving to specialist schools by councils because of the cost, MSPs have been told.
School places: All you need to know about National Offer Day
Children have been allocated secondary school places on what is commonly known as National Offer Day.
Schools warn parents ‘Momo Challenge’ appearing in Peppa Pig videos
Schools are warning parents an online suicide game may be making its way into children’s YouTube videos such as Peppa Pig.
School cleaner stuffed stolen iPads down her trousers
A school cleaner who stole 25 iPads was caught on camera stuffing the devices down her trousers.
North-east schools’ Rock Challenge shows under threat
A north-east council has warned that a popular schools competition may not go ahead due to the “fragile” finances of organisers, the Evening Express can reveal today.
Schools to trial car-free zones during busy periods
Cars are to be banned outside seven schools in Glasgow in an effort to improve road safety for children.
Video: Archive images showing the north-east school rugby teams
Every week our archive team pick a selection of their favourite images taken by our photographers over the past few decades – today we feature pictures from our north-east school’s rugby files.
North-east pupils get to grips with their future at oil and gas Expo
North-east pupils have taken part in a project to encourage more young people to consider a career in the oil and gas industry.
North-east teachers praised as school attendance figures remain high
Teachers have been congratulated after high attendance rates were recorded at a local authority.
Academies ordered to justify salaries in excess of £100,000
Dozens of academy trusts have been ordered to justify salaries in excess of £100,000.
North-east schools shut due to snow and ice
A number of north-east schools have been forced to stay closed this morning.
Mental health trials launched in schools
One of the largest mental health trials in the world has been launched across schools in England.
School closures cause frustration for parents
Thousands of children were thrilled to have a snow day off from school, but the closures were not greeted with joy by some parents.
P1 test questions ‘not all easy’, expert tells MSPs after sitting assessment
An international expert who advises the Scottish Government on education took the controversial test for primary one pupils, and he told MSPs: “I didn’t find all the questions easy.”
Children enjoy snow day as schools across the country close
Snowfall and freezing temperatures has forced the closure of many schools across the country.
Thai capital closes hundreds of schools because of air pollution
More than 400 schools in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, have been shut for the rest of the week due to increasing concern over dangerously unhealthy air pollution.
Live: Latest weather and travel news across the north-east
There's been a number of crashes and incidents across the north-east as commuters take to the icy roads.
Changes to school transport as icy conditions make north-east road treacherous
A number of schools across the north-east have been forced to make changes to buses this morning due to icy conditions.
Experiences of P1 pupil assessments sought in review
Views are being sought over the use of standardised assessments for primary pupils.
More than 280,000 children in under-performing secondary schools
More than a quarter-of-a-million children are being taught at under-performing secondary schools, according to official figures.
More than one in 10 secondary schools under-performing
More than 300 secondary schools in England are under-performing, official figures suggest.
MSP committee calls for councils to re-examine school music tuition fees
Funding for music tuition in schools should be re-examined following the controversial introduction of fees by most councils across Scotland, MSPs have said.
North-east school reopens after heating failure fixed
A north-east primary school will reopen tomorrow after fixing its heating system.
Scottish SCPA launches film competition for north-east school pupils
An animal welfare charity has launched its first film competition for north-east pupils.
Aberdeen nursery kids release video encouraging parents to register children for school
Nursery children have helped Aberdeen City Council spread the word about registering for school.