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MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

MSPs slam Highland Council changes to school access they say ‘undermines the democratic process’

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’


Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Highland Council officials accused of ‘an assault’ on elected representatives roles over school access

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.


REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

REVEALED: 36% of pupils awarded A-C in Highland Virtual Academy class

ONLY 36 per cent of pupils in one Highland Virtual Academy class achieved an A, B or C in their exam.


Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

Gairloch High School pupils share the ‘inspirational’ impact of in-person teaching

The sometimes dramatic limitations of online learning has convinced two pupils of the irreplaceable value of face-to-face teaching.


‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

‘Our family has suffered immensely’ – parents speak out after teacher’s ‘inappropriate behaviour’ to girl (15)

The family at the centre of the allegations now just wants to ‘move on with our lives’ but are satisfied their daughter has been ‘vindicated.’


EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s delipidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s delipidated schools

EDWARD MOUNTAIN: MSPs ‘not welcome’ to inspect the Highland’s delipidated schools

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’


College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

College lecturers allege ‘threats and intimidation’ as they cast vote of no confidence in UHI Inverness principal

College lecturers have cast a “decisive vote of no confidence” in the leader of UHI Inverness amid allegations of pay dispute intimidation.


EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

EXCLUSIVE: Council 'sorry' for Highland teacher’s 'inappropriate behaviour' towards girl (15)

The local authority said ‘suitable and robust arrangements were not effectively put in place at school.’


‘Good’ and satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

‘Good’ and satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

‘Good’ and satisfactory’ ratings for school after inspection

Inspectors have given a Black Isle school a mix of ‘satisfactory’ and ‘good’ ratings following their most recent visit.


Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

Achiltibuie and Lochinver hunt to fill headteacher role ‘with huge benefits’

Achiltibuie and Lochinver Primary hope to be third time lucky in their search for a headteacher to fill role in “beautiful area with huge benefits”.


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