Education

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.

A Caithness artist had three paintings at a scientific exhibition in Edinburgh about the workings of the human brain.

A new initiative encouraging Noss pupils to cycle to school has taken off in a big way, with 34 children and six adults taking part in week two.

Scotland’s Children’s Hearings System is seeking new volunteer panel members to make decisions in the interests of infants, children and young people.

See the latest photos of Primary 1 pupils starting the new school year in 2024 across the far north

Pennyland Early Learning and Childcare in Thurso has received a glowing report from the Care Inspectorate after an unannounced visit to the nursery.

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says ‘the question must be asked what damage or impact is it having on our children’s education.

A Scottish Book Trust award winner from Thurso has a new illustrated children’s book available for pre-order.

A Wick-based gymnastics club says that 2024 is shaping up to be its most successful year so far and is now looking for sponsors.

On September 10, the Caithness Family History Society hosts an online presentation on using the National Library of Scotland resources for research.

Primary pupils are getting together to cycle to school in Wick from Staxigoe and various points in between in a new active travel initiative.

Castletown Primary School’s glowing inspection report issued today (August 27) highlights key strengths with pupils and teaching staff.

The ‘infectious enthusiasm’ of a Thurso High School teacher has seen a major rise in pupils studying classics with 70 per cent achieving an A grade.

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter and said it is as easy as a wee scoosh up the nose.

Highland Council chief executive Derek Brown has declined to seek answers to questions about controversies surrounding two local care centres.

Highland Council upheld complaints concerning two other members of staff, one of whom was described as ‘hostile’ to the teenager.

Caithness campaigner Iain Gregory has spoken out over the “truly dire” condition of roads used regularly for school transport in the county.

Blanket bog at Camster will be restored and land developed for recreational and educational purposes, thanks to a new charity organisation.

Anna Durrand will remember 2024 not only for being voted Wick Gala Queen but also for her exceptional exam results.

Parents and carers are being urged to check if they are eligible for funding as children prepare to return to school after the summer holidays.