Education

Highland Council has appointed Nicky Grant to the role of interim executive chief officer for education and learning.

Short educational films shown online over the past few months have led to an increased awareness of archive collections held in the Highlands.

Wick High School Parent Forum and Parent Council AGM will be held on Monday, Sept 7 at 7pm.

A Thurso school teacher said she was in 'shock' after the problems experienced in trying to get a Covid-19 test.

Wick High School has updated its policy on wearing face coverings in line with new Scottish Government guidelines.

Face coverings will have to be worn in corridors and confined communal areas in secondary schools, as well as on school transport, from next Monday.

PICTURES: Primary one pupils have been settling in at schools across the far north – and here are the new starters.

Wick High School has sought to reassure parents over potential risks to pupils during the pandemic.

Highland councillors in Caithness have welcomed the U-turn by John Swinney over exam results, with one calling the matter an "embarrassing episode".

The principal and chief executive of North Highland College, Donald MacBeath, has announced that he will retire at the end of September.

North MSP Rhoda Grant is seeking answers after it emerged that some schools in the Highland Council area are not opening today as had been planned.

Working parents are being reminded that they could save up to £2000 per child a year to pay towards after-school clubs and other childcare services.

Highland Council leader Margaret Davidson has praised the work of staff and the executive team in reopening schools across the region from today.

The University of the Highlands and Islands has reaffirmed its commitment to island communities with the publication of its first islands strategy.

Pupils whose exam results were downgraded are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates after a dramatic U-turn today by John Swinney.

A local councillor says she dreads to think of any pupil missing out on a job opportunity or university place as a result of the exam results fiasco.

Thurso High School's head teacher shared stories of the resilience and success of pupils and the importance of mental wellbeing with councillors.

Schools in Caithness have set out guidelines for parents whose children are returning for their studies next week after the lockdown period.

North MSPs Maree Todd and Gail Ross have sent a message of encouragement to pupils, parents, teachers and staff ahead of the reopening schools.

Highland Council is warning that part-time flashing 20 mph signs around the region's schools will not be operating as normal when pupils go back.