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Active Play set to expand into Aviemore

Active Play set to expand into Aviemore

Active Play set to expand into Aviemore

22 November 2022

A programme to improve the health and wellbeing of children through inclusive outdoor play is expanding into three communities in the Highlands.


Schools and nurseries in Highlands set to be closed for day next week because of teachers' strike

Schools and nurseries in Highlands set to be closed for day next week because of teachers' strike

Schools and nurseries in Highlands set to be closed for day next week because of teachers' strike

18 November 2022

Classrooms will be shut next Thursday unless a resolution can be found


More than 30,000 pupils to be affected by school strikes in Highlands

More than 30,000 pupils to be affected by school strikes in Highlands

More than 30,000 pupils to be affected by school strikes in Highlands

18 November 2022

Education chiefs say 'safe supervision of children and young people is of utmost importance'


Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

Early learning and childcare funding dispute turns bitter ahead of tomorrow's crunch meeting

26 October 2022

Highland Council denies silencing critics or losing the trust of the nursery sector


UHI appoints new interim principal

UHI appoints new interim principal

UHI appoints new interim principal

25 October 2022

Vicki Nairn has been appointed following the departure of Professor Todd Walker.


Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

Enhanced free early learning and childcare hours provision is 'beginning to fail' in Highlands

29 September 2022

Private providers say they are facing cuts in real-terms of one-third in their funding


Stagecoach sponsored engagement initiative to bring VR to Highland schools

Stagecoach sponsored engagement initiative to bring VR to Highland schools

Stagecoach sponsored engagement initiative to bring VR to Highland schools

20 September 2022

Schools in Badenoch and Strathspey are among several in the Highland region who are in for a dose of "virtual reality" this autumn.


Government issue bank holiday guidance ahead of Queen's funeral

Government issue bank holiday guidance ahead of Queen's funeral

Government issue bank holiday guidance ahead of Queen's funeral

15 September 2022

Schools across Badenoch and Strathspey have been advised to close as a mark of respect


UHI principal resigns

UHI principal resigns

UHI principal resigns

23 August 2022

In a message to staff Professor Todd Walker cites "family and personal reasons" for the decision.


S4 pupils in Highlands record highest pass rate in region for three years in National 5 exams

S4 pupils in Highlands record highest pass rate in region for three years in National 5 exams

S4 pupils in Highlands record highest pass rate in region for three years in National 5 exams

09 August 2022

The big wait is over for pupils in Badenoch and Strathspey as results are published


Work finally starts on creation of new £1.6m early years centre in Grantown

Work finally starts on creation of new £1.6m early years centre in Grantown

Work finally starts on creation of new £1.6m early years centre in Grantown

21 July 2022

Bats and Covid have held up project which will put end to pupils having to cross busy road to canteen


Badenoch primary school is facing an uncertain future

Badenoch primary school is facing an uncertain future

Badenoch primary school is facing an uncertain future

07 July 2022

Highland Council is warning Laggan school could be mothballed as just two children are enrolled so far for coming year


Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

Move to boost scrutiny of education rejected by Highland Council

02 July 2022

The refusal was slammed as 'business as usual' following rock bottom primary literacy and numeracy rates


Mental wellbeing at heart of new exhibition

Mental wellbeing at heart of new exhibition

Mental wellbeing at heart of new exhibition

29 June 2022

Three groups have joined together to create an exhibition to work on young people's mental wellbeing.


Thousands of Highland pupils set for Chromebook 'refresh' as part of multimillion-pound council investment

Thousands of Highland pupils set for Chromebook 'refresh' as part of multimillion-pound council investment

Thousands of Highland pupils set for Chromebook 'refresh' as part of multimillion-pound council investment

28 June 2022

And Highland Council says some lessons will be learned from previous roll-outs...


Applications open for financial support for post 16 years old education in Highlands

Applications open for financial support for post 16 years old education in Highlands

Applications open for financial support for post 16 years old education in Highlands

17 June 2022

Over 600 youngsters at Highland secondary schools benefited from some £600,000 over last year


Glowing report from inspectors for new nursery facility in Boat of Garten

Glowing report from inspectors for new nursery facility in Boat of Garten

Glowing report from inspectors for new nursery facility in Boat of Garten

10 June 2022

'We found major strengths in supporting positive outcomes for people, with very few areas for improvement'


Highlands and Islands MSP secures debate on NHS Recruitment and Retention

Highlands and Islands MSP secures debate on NHS Recruitment and Retention

Highlands and Islands MSP secures debate on NHS Recruitment and Retention

07 June 2022

The MSP hopes more courses will help to meet staffing challenges


Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

Robots for Robbie as Dounreay makes Carrbridge boy's day

13 May 2022

A 12-year-old Carrbridge Primary pupil was given a special treat by Dounreay's operators with a visit to see the nuclear site's robots in action.


UHI's world-leading research

UHI's world-leading research

UHI's world-leading research

12 May 2022

Nearly three quarters of UHI research has been classified as "world leading" or "internationally excellent" in a new expert review.


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