Schools

Just like the rest of the UK, Scotland has a number of holidays between and even during school terms

Scotland's school term dates 2025 - and when they go back after Easter

Emojis and the different understandings generations have of them is a key plot point in 'Adolescence'

Emojis with hidden meanings parents should know - and whether to worry

Adolescence has drawn fresh attention to young men and boys being radicalised online

Adolescence and 'incel culture in schools' - 12 signs to look out for

Owen Cooper as Jamie Miller in Adolescence. Picture: Netflix © 2024

Netflix’s powerful drama Adolescence to be shown in schools for free

Do these photos bring back any memories for you of 1980s school days?

15 surprising things you'll remember if you went to school in the 80s

Children dressed up for World Book Day are welcomed to school by their headteacher in 2021 (Photo: Finnbarr Webster/Getty Images)

Parents spend up to £50 on kids' World Book Day outfits – how to save

About two in five parents struggle with primary school maths terminology

The homework subject parents dread helping with the most uncovered

How to access DWP and local financial support during half-term break

Over 14,000 under 17-year-olds sought treatment for addiction between 2023/2024

Ad Feature UK teen drug and alcohol addiction is a "growing crisis", experts warn

These independent schools were the country's top performers

The 15 top private schools in Scotland for Highers results

Household Support Fund to provide £300 payments for half-term holidays

These toys were banned in many schools for a whole host of different reasons

11 toys commonly banned from schools in the 2000s

Parts of Scotland have a rare 'red' weather warning in place

How Scottish parents can check if schools closed during Storm Éowyn

The one thing you should never put in your child's packed lunch (Photo: Nina L/peopleimages.com - stock.adobe.com)

Foods you should not include in your child's packed lunch box

Viral infections like the flu are very common in children.

Flu symptoms in kids: warning signs parents need to know

Watch as man goes snowboarding down street during heavy snow

Norovirus is highly contagious and cannot be killed by alcohol hand gels.

Parents warned to keep children with these symptoms off school

In Scotland, schools are able to temporarily close during hazardous weather conditions

How Scottish parents can find out about school closures when it snows

These are some of the key dates parents need to know for 2025

The key dates in education that parents need to know in 2025

Each of Scotland's different regions boasts its own high-performing primary schools

Where in Scotland has the best primary schools - top schools for each

Scotland is a haven for high achieving state schools (Photo: National World/Google)

Scotland's 25 top-rated high schools named

Scottish secondary school rankings are broadly based on Higher exam results

Explainer How Scotland's best high schools are ranked - based on 'gold standard'

Christmas Jumper Day 2024 is nearly here.

Watch: Christmas Jumper Day 2024: When is Christmas Jumper Day?

A poll of 2,000 parents with children aged between 10 and 20 found 85 per cent worry they will give their offspring bad financial advice

Parents worry they will give their kids bad financial advice

Sheffield has woken up to snow this morning.

Watch: Snow coats roads and parks across UK as travel is disrupted

Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares to give a speech at the Treasury in July 2024 (Photo: Jonathan Brady - Pool/Getty Images)

What to expect from Chancellor Rachel Reeves’ first Autumn Budget

Ruth Lue-Quee, education consultant from Staffordshire, who says period poverty is more widespread than people think

Secondary school teachers call for better and earlier period education

More flexibility for teachers and better pay and conditions for school support staff are on the cards

What Labour's new employment rights bill means for teachers

Gordonstoun was one of two Scottish schools to make the list

The UK's 25 finest private senior schools, named among world's best

Asda's Cashpot for Schools initiative is fronted by Joe WIcks

Primary schools earn £3m from Asda's Cashpot for Schools, with Scottish schools ...

Supermarket initiative sees Scottish schools benefiting from £250k

Nearly half of the children surveyed by Vodafone admitted they have followers on social media that they aren’t friends with offline

Children are accepting follow requests from people they don't know

Young Evie Smith meets her hero Melanie Martinez

Watch: Girl excluded from school over Cruella de Vil hair meets idol

Children are being urged to look up from their phones when they cross the road, in a new safety campaign by children's newspaper First News (Photo by National World)

'Smartphone zombie' children urged to look up in road safety campaign

Data suggests most UK teens who use the internet also use generative AI tools (Image: National World/Adobe Stock)

Students are using AI for schoolwork - here are the rules around this

Dan Monk, his wife Bow, and their children Amelia and Olivia sailing on their yacht, Pancakes.

Watch: Couple took children out of school to travel to Africa on yacht

A pharmacist is warning parents to be on the lookout for headlice, worms and other illnesses now summer is over. (Photo: Pexels, Andrea Piacquadio)

The eight most common back-to-school bugs and how to spot the signs

Joe Wicks helps Asda to launch its new Cashpot for School initiative, which aims to make millions of pounds available to primary schools through its Rewards loyalty programme

Parents are spending up to £138 per year for their children’s schools

Joe Wicks pictured launching the new initiative

Asda’s new initiative pledges millions, as 74% of primary schools in Scotland se...

From the left - Elena Michalczuk, 11, Grace Pratt, 10, Cordelia Donald, 9, Amy Brooks, 11, with Klara Remmington and Bandit the cat.

Watch: Lollipop lady’s cat helps school children cross road

This year has seen an unusual spike in head lice cases. (Photo: LAURIE DIEFFEMBACQ/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

How to protect your kids from head lice - according to a health expert

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Aldi is giving away £100 vouchers to families - how to apply

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9 of the best tips to save on stationery and back-to-school supplies

These tips for budgeting and where to find the best deals will set your kids up for the year 📚

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How to save on summer holidays - as 50% of parents struggle with costs

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20% of parents say social media is better than them for cash education

One study found children hit by SUVs were eight times more likely to die than those hit by other passenger cars (Photo: National World/Adobe Stock)

'It's time to ban SUVs from school pickups for child safety' Amber Allott

The 7 most nostalgic school dinner classics that you’ll remember if you grew up in the 1990s.

The 7 school dinner classics you'll remember if you grow up in the 90s

School's already out for summer for some UK students (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Summer holiday and school term dates across the UK

Special measures to make sure students sitting major exams weren't unfairly impacted by the pandemic have gradually slowed down (Photo: National World/Getty/Adobe Stock)

Do pupils still get Covid consideration in exams? All you need to know

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School uniform grants - the help available to cover UK uniform costs

Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed Jersey schoolchildren on trip.

Watch: Whale pops up from sea in front of amazed schoolchildren

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Martin Lewis reveals where to get full school uniforms for just £5

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Academy pupils preparing for garden showcase

Ant and Dec crash primary school assembly.

Watch: Ant and Dec crash primary school assembly

​The scale of the damage left in Storm Babet’s wake is now being assessed across Angus. (Wallace Ferrier)

Holyrood Notes - Adversity bringing out the best as county devastated by Storm B...

The advice from Police Scotland is to travel only if absolutely essential.

'Unprecedented levels of rain' expected as Storm Babet hits Angus area

​​More than 50 schools took part in the programme’s outdoor learning.

Schools' outdoor learning programme extended after successful pilot period

The annual campaign has helped to plant a quarter of a million trees.

Angus schools encouraged to take part in non-uniform day to support tree-plantin...

​Angus South MSP Graeme Dey pictured at the sports day with organisers and pupils.

Angus schools event promotes benefits of sport

More exposure to outdoor learning could stimulate a stronger connection to nature and its benefits.

Study reveals level of outdoor education

Latest AngusWorld News

Unsettled weather.

Watch: Met Office weather outlook for Good Friday and Easter weekend

​The Crawford Architecture team celebrates the formation of the employee ownership trust at their office in Montrose. (Pic: Jonathan Addie)

Montrose firm makes move to become and employee ownership trust

Glamis Castle general manager Steven Cumming (right) receives the award from Stephen Cotter of CIE Tours. (Pic:Michal Wachucik/Abermedia)

Glamis Castle rated best experience for fifth year

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