Research by the Scottish Conservatives has shown that almost 500 jobs in Lothian have been re-advertised over the last three years and almost 3,000 across Scotland. Continue reading Hundreds of teacher posts in Lothian re-advertised in last three years
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£1 Billion for Scotland’s schools
The Scottish Government will invest a further £1 billion in rebuilding and refurbishing schools, Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced. Continue reading £1 Billion for Scotland’s schools
City schools make the grade in delivering school sport
Gold status for Oaklands, Blackhall, Trinity and Royal High
Local schools are among 35 from across the capital to have been awarded a prestigious national award from sportscotland, the national agency for sport, for this academic year.
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Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
AN EDINBURGH space company is travelling over 380 miles to teach a six-year-old girl about its work – after learning of her love for them through social media. Continue reading Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
Unions call for action as surveys show level of violence towards staff in Edinburgh schools
UNISON and EIS surveys published today paint a bleak picture of the violence in Edinburgh’s schools and classes suffered by teachers, nursery nurses and pupil support assistants. Many staff report experiencing violence daily at work and a third of support staff say they do not feel safe at work. Continue reading Unions call for action as surveys show level of violence towards staff in Edinburgh schools
Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education
Continue reading Educate to Liberate: Local MSP backs plans for inclusive education
Read, Write, Count: Teachers and parents welcome gift bags for P2 and P3 pupils.
University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early
The University of Edinburgh has met a key Scottish Government objective to attract students from the country’s most economically challenged areas, three years ahead of schedule. Continue reading University hits social diversity recruitment goal three years early
Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference
Representatives from educational institutions across the world came together at Edinburgh College last week week to share ideas and discuss a programme designed to improve opportunities for young people in Panama – through English language teaching. Continue reading Partnerships strengthened as Edinburgh College welcomes visitors for international conference