Rebecca McCurdy
Evening Telegraph
United Kingdom
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Significant fall in number of Tayside and Fife pupils absent from school due to Covid-19
The number of local pupils isolating because of Covid-19 has markedly fallen this week, according to the latest figures. → Read More
LONG READ: Should Scotland’s primary school starting age be raised to seven?
At the age of four or five children in Scotland take their first footsteps into the classroom, but there is debate about whether that should be delayed. We look at the arguments for and against raising the school start age. → Read More
Almost 1,000 pupils absent from Tayside and Fife schools due to Covid-19 on Tuesday
Almost 1,000 pupils in Tayside and Fife were absent from school in a single day because of coronavirus, figures have revealed. → Read More
Teachers feel unsupported through pandemic despite ‘unimaginable pressure’, study finds
The majority of teachers say they do not feel supported through the Covid-19 pandemic, a survey has found. → Read More
Senior pupils at Dundee private school to return to school full time from Monday
A fee-paying Dundee school has announced its back to school plans which includes senior pupils returning to full time education from Monday. → Read More
Dundee councillor asks parents for patience ahead of the return to school on Monday
A senior councillor is urging Dundee families to exercise patience as more pupils prepare to return to school from Monday. → Read More
Angus teaching posts will not be cut in 2021 as fears grow over rising teacher workload
Education chiefs have delayed further cuts to teaching posts in Angus amid fears head teachers have been forced to work unsociable hours after 40 positions were removed in a bid to save millions of pounds. → Read More
Council urged to scrap decision to cut £410k of vital funding from family charities in Fife
A Fife MSP has urged council chiefs to overturn the decision to slash more than £400,000 of ‘vital’ funding from charities supporting vulnerable families. → Read More
School leavers opt for further or higher education as Covid-19 limits job opportunities
The coronavirus pandemic has limited job opportunities for school leavers as data reveals the number of young people entering positive destinations has fallen. → Read More
Back to School: Rural Perthshire primary delighted to welcome back whole school
All 12 pupils at a rural Perthshire school were delighted as they returned to school today following weeks of remote learning. → Read More
Decline in subject choices for S4 pupils in Tayside and Fife creating a ‘postcode lottery’
Fourth year pupils have fewer subject choices as new figures reveal the majority of school have saw entries narrow. → Read More
Perthshire school creates safe space for boys to discuss mental health during lockdown
A Perthshire school has inspired pupils to talk about their mental health concerns with their peers during lockdown. → Read More
VIDEO: Madras College drone footage shows building 'on schedule' despite Covid-19 outbreak
Madras College drone footage shows progress on new building due to open to pupils in St Andrews in August 2021. → Read More
Plans to introduce part time driving bans around six Dundee primary schools approved
Proposals to introduce a driving prohibition at Fintry Primary School have been approved by councillors despite concerns from local residents. → Read More
Driving bans being considered near six Dundee primary schools during peak times
Families could be banned from driving near six Dundee primary schools if councillors approve new proposals to make schools safer. → Read More
VIDEO: Phased returns being considered as schools reopening delayed until mid-February
The full reopening of schools has been delayed again until at least mid-February, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has confirmed. → Read More
School closures: What measures are needed to get pupils back in the classroom?
Blended learning, physical distancing and assessments – these are just some of the issues at the forefront of getting children back into the classroom. → Read More
Positive Covid-19 case identified in pupil attending Dundee secondary school
A second year pupil attending Baldragon Academy has tested positive for coronavirus. → Read More
Budding bagpipers offered free lockdown lessons with former Red Hot Chilli Piper
A former Red Hot Chilli Piper is hoping to inspire a new generation of bagpipers by offering free lessons to youngsters during lockdown. → Read More
Children and staff could isolate over Christmas following Covid-19 case at Dundee nursery
Children and school staff may have to isolate over Christmas after a person linked with a Dundee nursery school tested positive for coronavirus. → Read More