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Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

Highland school mobile phone ban to be debated at the council amid call for policy on the issue

13 May 2025

Councillors want a full consultation with pupils, parents, teachers and staff to support head teachers.


New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

New school building to include garden in tribute to young people and staff who have passed away

12 May 2025

A new memorial garden and space for wellbeing and reflection is being planned to tie in with the opening of the new school building at Nairn Academy.


‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

‘Weak’ inspection ratings spark deadline for daycare improvements

12 May 2025

Inspectors have told an Inverness primary school's daycare service to make improvements after it rated it 'weak' in a number of areas.


Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

Inverness school teacher passes away at 84

12 May 2025

Former Inverness primary school teacher Christina ‘Tina’ MacLeod has passed away at the age of 84 following a short illness.


Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

Nairn youngster could be crowned champion at national joke-telling contest

07 May 2025

A Nairn primary school pupil has turned a good gag into a ticket for Holyrood after being named a finalist in a national joke-telling competition.


Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

Award-winning author’s visit thrills pupils from four Inverness primary schools

04 May 2025

An award-winning children’s author thrilled pupils from four Inverness primary schools with a special visit.


Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

Out-of-school club praised for staff and care but also told to make improvements

03 May 2025

A child day care facility on the Black Isle has received a slightly mixed response from inspectors following their latest visit.


OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

OPINION: Why you don’t need a university degree to have a good career

03 May 2025

Alli Vass, manager of Inverness and Cromarty Firth Green Freeport’s Powerhouse talks about skills opportunities.


Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

Nairn primary praised for improvements as it strives to put poor report ratings behind

01 May 2025

A Nairn primary school is moving in the right direction in making necessary improvements, according to a standards watchdog.


Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

Highland youngsters offered chance to give Flora MacDonald’s pup their forever name in Inverness Castle contest.

01 May 2025

It is the most faithful of Border Collies, having stood gazing patiently upwards at its owner with one paw raised since the late 19th century.


‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

‘No pupil should feel that doors are closed to them’ — councillor criticises ‘unfair’ system to allocate support resources in schools

30 April 2025

A Nairn councillor shared her disappointment in the current system used to allocate additional support learning (ASL) resources in the Highlands.


Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

Highland schools’ unisex toilets under ‘priority’ review

28 April 2025

It is understood Alness Academy, Wick High, Inverness Royal Academy and Charleston Academy have gender neutral toilets.


WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

WATCH: ‘I am struggling’ - teenager (13) calls to reinstate additional support needs resources at school

28 April 2025

A Nairn teenager is urging Highland Council to reinstate support staff at his school, as he found himself struggling after losing one-to-one support.


‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

‘Their commitment and sense of community are truly inspiring’ — Scotland’s chief nursing officer praises UHI students and staff

28 April 2025

Nursing students and staff in Inverness welcomed a special guest last week, as Scotland’s Chief Nursing Officer, Anne Armstrong visited UHI House.


Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

Two Highland secondary schools make top 3 of ‘most improved’ in Scotland

27 April 2025

Two Highland secondary schools were among the most improved in ranking across Scotland, according to a list published by The Times today.


Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

Affordable housing milestone as pupils break ground on vital project

24 April 2025

New affordable homes in a Strathdearn community are a big step nearer after school pupils broke ground to signal the start of construction.


History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

History-making moment is highlight of football careers to date

23 April 2025

The North of Scotland senior boys’ team were presented with the Scottish Cup trophy at Ross County’s stadium.


Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

Inverness secondary school remains shut after water supply fails

23 April 2025

An Inverness secondary school will remain closed today (Wednesday) because of a water supply failure.


Water issues causes Culloden Academy closure

Water issues causes Culloden Academy closure

Water issues causes Culloden Academy closure

22 April 2025

The Inverness high school is closed today due to water supply issues.


WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

WATCH: From post mortems on wild fish to investigating viral diseases in cattle - the pioneering work being carried out in an Inverness lab

21 April 2025

At a lab on Inverness Campus, a group of ghillies from various sporting estates recently spent a day learning how to carry out post mortems on salmon.


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