Special educational needs pupils to benefit from ’21st century’ new campus
A special education school in Peterhead will relocate to the town’s proposed ’21st century’ community campus, it has been confirmed. Pupils at Anna Ritchie School will benefit from “enriching learning…
Funding boost for network which supports pupils with care experience
A leading improvement and innovation centre in Scotland has been awarded almost £60,000 by the Scottish Government to ‘bolster’ its programme designed to support pupils with care experience. CELCIS –…
Preparing students for global citizenship
I believe that the role of colleges in preparing our students to be global citizens has never been more critical. Why? We live in a world where we still need…
Aspire app helps Fife kids with online STEM and creative learning at home
Almost 700 youngsters in Fife have engaged in a range of digital learning opportunities “beyond the classroom” thanks to a college collaboration. A “comprehensive learning programme” designed by Fife College…
Sheku Bayoh death to feature in national theatre’s digital effort to tackle racism
A range of free educational resources created by Scotland’s theatre company are to help facilitate constructive conversations in secondary schools about racism and racial violence. The National Theatre of Scotland’s…
Panel of experts to reform future of Scottish education revealed
The expert panel that will help shape the future of exams, inspection and curriculum development in Scotland has been revealed. The team of educational specialists has been appointed to advise…
‘Entrepreneur in residence’ appointed by Scottish university to close gender gap
A former senior banking executive has been appointed the first ‘entrepreneur in residence’ at a Scottish university to promote women in business and inclusive economic growth. Carolyn Currie, chief executive…
Students to create educational video game inspired by climate change goals
The next generation of video games designers are playing their part in the race to ‘net zero’ thanks to a partnership between a Scottish university and thermal energy company. Ahead…
Glasgow robotics learning experience enjoyed by students globally
University students from across the globe have been transported into the world of science thanks to a “super immersive” remote robotics-powered learning experience developed by Glasgow researchers. The new testbed…
Highland schools launch innovative food growing project after cash boost
Two Highland schools are to embark on an innovative food growing project after a £3,000 cash injection from Scotland’s inspection and curriculum development body. Pupils at Applecross and Lochcarron primary…