Education

The local authority claims she would be leaving the role after just under three years ‘to pursue other interests’.

Politicians must now get permission from the education boss to visit schools which they say impedes their ‘ability to represent our constituents’

Top officials say that councillors, MSPs and MPS must get permission from education bosses before visiting schools.

He says it is ‘crucial’ schools ‘are not granted an exemption when it comes to political scrutiny.’

The council refuses to say what 'approve leave' is or why the top official does not appear to have been at work since at least February 21.

Over 400,000 trees have now been planted in the Cairngorms National Park as part of a transformation project spearheaded by Calthorpe Estates.

Recently moving from Golspie to Invergordon, Catherine Ferguson was "overwhelmed" to be named Highland Heroes' secondary teacher of the year.

Jane Mackintosh was named primary teacher of the year at this year's Highland Heroes awards.

Highland Council wait to see if Holyrood will call the closure in

A petition has been launched to save a Highland programme which currently supports hundreds of young people in seven secondary schools.

The University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) has appointed a new principal and vice-chancellor.

Unison has 'grave concerns' about violence in schools and the EIS has lashed out at proposals to cut 70 principal teachers.

Staff at the University of the Highlands and Islands hit the picket line this morning amid ongoing strike action over pay and job losses.

The group wants £30 million for roads over three years and £20 million to end the decades-long wait for a new St Clements special school.

The EIS found staff 'have sustained physical injuries' while many considered leaving the profession altogether.

Highland councillors heard about the "crucial role" tertiary education plays in supporting the economic development of the region.

MSP Emma Roddick was invited to talk to the HNC Social Sciences and NC Social Science level 6 classes at UHI Inverness.

Focus on attainment was lost as councillors defend officials over a 'judgmental' education report critical of primary school staff.

Councillor Helen Crawford says asking 'teachers to mark more generously' is 'just a big sticking plaster.'

Strikes by Unison members are set to hit a number of Highland colleges later this month, after further industrial action was announced.