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More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

More than 16,000 Highland pupils from over 100 schools and nurseries will stay at home today after heavy snow hit classes.

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

New figures show the north is behind the national average in 13 out of 15 areas.

School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

School staff in the Highlands are suffering an average of almost eight physical or verbal assaults every day, official figures have revealed.

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Community Land Scotland chairwoman Ailsa Raeburn warns ‘availability of homes now at crisis level’.

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Victoria Erasmus will take the chair for UHI Inverness in 2025, while Eilidh Kennedy McLean MBE will take up her position for UHI Moray in December.

Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

Museums from across the Highlands have collaborated to a new digital 3D scanning project in a bid to capture historical artefacts.

Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

Highland Council confirmed more than 402 laptops need work in August – a 35 per spike compared to last year.

‘Dedication, generosity and resolve’ of learners celebrated at annual UHI Inverness student awards

Javier Munoz Moreno, originally from Spain, was chosen as the Overall Student of the Year.

A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

An initiative to promote sports and wellbeing among young people across the Highlands has marked 20 years since it first started.

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

Two Highland charities were recognised for their work supporting young people and their families alongside Highland Council and the NHS.

New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

The new model aims to “strengthen student experience and ensure financial sustainability’ for the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI).

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

A new fund has been announced for life sciences businesses in the Highlands, looking to invest in capital growth projects.

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

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

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

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

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

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

Strathspey pupils to explore space outside the classroom

More than 200 Grantown pupils will be exploring robotics, mathematics, and space in unique private-public STEM collaboration

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

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.

EDUCATION

More than 16,000 Highland pupils are staying at home as heavy snows causes chaos for schools

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

Highland pupils at a ‘disadvantage’ as attainment falls in years S4 to S6

School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

School staff in Highlands suffering average of almost 8 assaults a day, shock figures reveal

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Call for radical changes to compulsory purchase and tax to tackle Highland housing crisis

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Appointment of board chairs to UHI Inverness and UHI Moray to bring ‘outstanding expertise’ to learning

Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

Historical artefacts from across the Highlands captured in new 3D scanning project

Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

Vandalism concerns as hundreds of school Chromebooks need repairs potentially costing more than £40,000

‘Dedication, generosity and resolve’ of learners celebrated at annual UHI Inverness student awards

‘Dedication, generosity and resolve’ of learners celebrated at annual UHI Inverness student awards

A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

A Highland initiative marks 20 years promoting sports and wellbeing for young people

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

Charities supporting children with additional needs across the Highlands win partnership award

New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

New operating model for UHI being developed as university embarks upon ‘period of change’

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

New fund to support life sciences sector in the Highlands

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Strathspey pupils to explore space outside the classroom

Strathspey pupils to explore space outside the classroom

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

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