Sweeping new powers for school heads

Empowerment at heart of radical reforms – but do proposals undermine local government?

Sweeping new powers for schools have been announced by Deputy First Minister and Cabinet Secretary for Education and Skills, John Swinney. Mr Swinney made his announcement following a visit to Ferryhill Primary School in Drylaw. Continue reading Sweeping new powers for school heads

Celebrating Drylaw: Fun festival this weekend

Three days of community events in Drylaw

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Drylaw Parish Church, Rainbow Club Daycare Centre, Drylaw Telford Communtiy Council and Ferryhill School have got together to create a programme of events to celebrate all that’s good about Drylaw. Continue reading Celebrating Drylaw: Fun festival this weekend