Education

Claire McGonigal will take charge at Inverness High School at the end of next month

As many as 27 Highland schools could remain open during next week’s strike action by non-teaching staff.

It was revealed last night that some north schools will close for three days next week.

Gergask was a thriving school at the heart of Laggan community not so long ago

Parents have been told that schools will be closed to pupils for three days next week as non-teaching staff take strike action over pay.

Strikes by teaching staff will impact their education, As will a crumbling, leaking, mouse-infested, damp school.

UHI staff have overwhelmingly backed industrial action in a row over £4 million of cuts and job losses planned at the institution.

A three-day walkout of school staff across the Highlands later this month looks set to go ahead after UNISON rejected a revised pay offer.

Seven Highlands schools included in measure of secondaries based on Highers results

A revised pay offer has been made to striking school staff just a fortnight before the next walkout, with a union set to meet tomorrow to discuss it.

UNISON, Scotland’s largest local government union says members will take part in the action over three days from Tuesday September 26 to Thursday 28.

UNISON will give the employer at least 14 days’ notice of strike dates, which will be announced in the coming days.

Highland is one of 24 Scottish regions where members of UNISON have voted to strike over pay.

Highland Council says data shows improvements made as young people receive their SQA exam results today.

As exam results arrive, new service starts

Childline is giving free, confidential support and advice to young people under the age of 19 at www.childline.org.uk or by phone on 0800 1111.

On results day, SQA will open its helpline at 8am to answer learners’ questions about their certificates.

Highland pupils are facing the threat of possible fresh school closures in September after a union began strike balloting.

Museums from around the Highlands have joined forces to provide a new way to learn about the rich history of the area.

Eligible teens aged 16-19 who qualify are entitled to £30 per week during term time.