Education

A PUPIL at an Inverness school has tested positive for Covid-19 – and those who have had close contact with them are being told to self-isolate.

Areas of Inverness College UHI are being deep cleaned after a student tested positive for coronavirus.

Students in accommodation at UHI's Inverness campus have been praised for their behaviour amid a tightening of the coronavirus regulations.

The £2.2 million investment over two years is intended to support education throughout the pandemic

New outdoor maths kits aim to help inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers after being sent out to all Highland primary schools.

The key Scottish Government scheme has been beset by Covid-related delays but critics say it is still taking Highland Council too long to deliver

THE "unfair" Covid blame game needs to stop, fed up students in the Highlands have told politicians.

YOUNGSTERS from a city school are the first to come face-to-face with a new mascot who will play a big role when Inverness Castle opens to tourists.

The cash will be delivered over the next two years and will go directly on hiring staff to support education through the pandemic

HIGHLAND Council can support and deliver education to any pupils who are asked to self-isolate by the covid Health Protection Team.

A second Highland school has been hit by coronavirus following confirmation of a case involving a pupil at a secondary in Ross-shire.

"HORRIBLE" vandalism at a primary school has left a parent council saddened, after "significant" damage was done to a vital outdoor classroom.

A character created by the eight-year-old Cradlehall Primary pupil will rub shoulders with legends such as Dennis the Menace and Gnasher in the comic.

SENIOR pupils at a Highland high school have been urged to self-isolate after one of them tested positive for Covid-19.

A NEW podcast series aiming to help current Highland students and graduates navigate their future career and employment options has been launched.

A Tomatin nursery has been praised for high standards in day care in a report by the Care Inspectorate.

Postgraduate students have given top marks to the University of the Highlands and Islands in a nationwide survey.

Highland Council has announced a U-turn on provision of additional free childcare after pressure from politicians and parents.

Highlands and Islands Students’ Association has launched a virtual freshers campaign in light of covid restrictions on colleges and universities.

Highland Council advises parents to see that their children wear extra clothing to school as part of a strategy to combat Covid-19.