15.2% of all Scottish young people aged 16-18 were in receipt of EMA in 2020-21.
25,030 Young Scots Received Education Maintenance Allowance Payments Last Year
Top Award For Astronomy Picture of the Day Website
Developed in the early days of the internet the aim was to post a daily astronomical image along with a brief, easily understood explanation.
Heriot Watt University: ” Outward Pioneers of Education”
From 13th to 18th of June, Heriot Watt University, celebrates its bicentennial.
School Uniforms: Share Your Views
A national consultation has been launched to find out views on school uniform.
What has happened to the Scottish Student Exchange Programme?
” progress towards delivery has been slow and now seems to have been shelved indefinitely.” Liam McArthur MSP
Campaigners Call to Remove Religious Votes in Council Committee Decisions
The Local Government (Scotland) Act 1973 requires councils to appoint religious representatives to committees considering education matters.
Teaching Union Urges Candidates to Support Increased Investment in Orkney Schools #OICelection
“There is a very clear and urgent need to address shortages within the teacher workforce to support education recovery. ” Jo Hill, EIS Local Association Secretary
‘To Build A Broch’
To Build a Broch is designed to be read as a book, or broken into pieces to support indoor and outdoor learning. It presents a fresh take on both the interpretation of our ancient past and our contemporary archaeological practice.
96.5% of Orkney’s School Students Have Positive Destination on Leaving
Out of 202 school leavers, 195 Orcadian students have gone on to positive destinations in the period 2020/2021.
Mary’s Meals Launches Appeal for South Sudan
“The only food we get in a day is from Mary’s Meals. That is what made us join the school since we don’t have food at home.” – Aping aged 12
