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ASN in Scotland's Schools

Dozens of schools report vast majority of pupils have additional support needs

As national average figures for additional support needs continue to rise, some schools find the vast majority of pupils now need extra help.

Qusay Al-Reqeb with family in Gaza

Qusay Al-Reqeb with family in Gaza

Time is running out for my Glasgow University dream - I'm stuck in a Gaza tent

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinbugh University is shrouded in a transparency row.

Edinburgh University

Inside the years-long power struggle tearing apart this ancient Scottish university

ASN in Scotland's Schools

What do huge increases in additional support needs mean for schools in Scotland?

Parents have criticised the Scottish Government for allowing a

Parents have criticised the Scottish Government for allowing a

Parents say ScotGov stance on screen time is 'alarmingly disconnected' from reality

Paisley Sheriff Court

Former PE teacher convicted of abusing children at residential school

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

Edinburgh University

'Undermining trust': Ancient university faces furious row over committee appointments

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

The case for cutting Scotland's school summer holidays just doesn't add up

There is a growing number of young people known as NEETs – not in education, employment or training.

There is a growing number of young people known as NEETs – not in education, employment or training.

BUSINESS HQ: BIG READ

Are young people right to blame AI and modern workplaces for 'one million NEET'?

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Students protest during the graduation ceremony.

Edinburgh University

Video shows students storming out of graduation ceremony at ancient university

University of Glasgow.

University of Glasgow.

Food and drink business

Glasgow University-developed fibre additive could help millions manage their weight

University of the West of Scotland.

University of the West of Scotland.

University of the West of Scotland

Eight honoured with honorary doctorates at UWS graduation ceremonies

Pupils at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh

Pupils at Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh

Edinburgh pupils work alongside artist during year-long school residency

George Heriot's Trust appoints Carma Elliot as new chair of governors

Hospitality and barista training are features of the skills academy.

Hospitality and barista training are features of the skills academy.

Glasgow City Council

She listened to her pupils. Four months later, a school was transformed

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

Scientists have discovered a rare genetic condition which causes people to age at a much faster rate

University of Edinburgh

Scots-led study shows how ‘biological clock’ could contribute to age-related diseases

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

The EU Ambassador to the UK Pedro Serrano meeting First Minister John Swinney.

Ambassador warns of post Brexit drop in EU students at Scots universities

New College Lanarkshire present the winners of the Higher Educational Institution of the Year, Robert Gordon University, at the 2026 Education Awards.

New College Lanarkshire present the winners of the Higher Educational Institution of the Year, Robert Gordon University, at the 2026 Education Awards.

New College Lanarkshire makes history with innovative course

Unions say the university is reducing decades of academic achievement to a ‘blunt’ assessment as it seeks to cut around 100 posts following a £36 million fall in income.

Unions say the university is reducing decades of academic achievement to a ‘blunt’ assessment as it seeks to cut around 100 posts following a £36 million fall in income.

Glasgow Caledonian University

Researchers face ‘humiliating’ scoring exercise as Glasgow Caledonian mulls cuts

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Scottish researchers find strong chest and back muscles linked to lower risk of a heart attack

Strong chest and back muscles ‘lowers heart attack risk', Scottish researchers find

Portobello High School Girls Cycle Training

Portobello High School Girls Cycle Training

Portobello High launches girls' cycling scheme to boost confidence and participation

Breaking The Promise? What the data says about Looked After pupils in schools

The Power Networks Demonstration Centre

The Power Networks Demonstration Centre

Lead Scotland’s Net Zero Future: Commercial Director Role at PNDC

Simple Online Pharmacy

Simple Online Pharmacy

Glasgow health tech company launches programme to develop Scotland's future talent

An improved national football team? Don’t hold your breath

This year's college pay agreement gives breathing room to work on one of the sector's biggest projects in decades.

This year's college pay agreement gives breathing room to work on one of the sector's biggest projects in decades.

A long-term college pay deal is especially good news this year

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University management has been criticised.

Aberdeen University

Warning ancient university faces 'constitutional crisis' over restructuring plan

Families hope for funding breakthrough in fight against rare children's brain disease

Campaigners on the Isle of Mull want a new high school to be built in a central location so that it can be used by the whole island.

Campaigners on the Isle of Mull want a new high school to be built in a central location so that it can be used by the whole island.

Argyll and Bute Council

Council accused of 'sabotage' over refusal to discuss school plans with government

Peter Murrell: His crimes cannot be blamed on Westminster.

Peter Murrell: His crimes cannot be blamed on Westminster.

It’s about time Westminster cracked down on Holyrood

Stirling Council gave the go-ahead this week for the construction of a 10-classroom primary school

Stirling Council gave the go-ahead this week for the construction of a 10-classroom primary school

Stirling Council

Approval for new primary school and community campus outside Stirling

'Huge concern': New data shows marked drop in Scotland’s harbour seal numbers

Apprentice Engineer Shannagh Hynd

Apprentice Engineer Shannagh Hynd

Portal proves positive for progress of Scotland's school leavers

The University of Dundee is facing backlash from leading academics who say its attitude towards maths shows a

The University of Dundee is facing backlash from leading academics who say its attitude towards maths shows a

Dundee University

'Insulting and wrong': Leading mathematicians slam Dundee's maths cuts

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

A thank you to the school that gave my son so much more than an education

Swan Residences

Swan Residences

Swan Residences launches 105 new luxury student studio apartments in Glasgow

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

The research will connect local industrial heritage with wider Northern European stories of skill and struggle.

Project to bring forgotten voices from Scotland's shipbuilding past back to life

Fashion students from Glasgow Clyde College

Fashion students from Glasgow Clyde College

Glasgow Clyde College students honoured in Harris Tweed design competition

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University students.

Edinburgh University

Expanded role for £200k consulting firm supporting university's restructuring bid

Three educators have shared the 2026 Saroj Lal Award for a Pioneering Spirit in Equality and Diversity

Three educators have shared the 2026 Saroj Lal Award for a Pioneering Spirit in Equality and Diversity

Saroj Lal Award

Educators recognised for equality and diversity work in The Herald Saroj Lal awards

Glasgow School of Art has produced its first ever impact report.

Glasgow School of Art has produced its first ever impact report.

Glasgow: The Next Chapter

Report reveals what Glasgow School of Art brings to the city

Higher Education

Scottish university braced for job cuts amid drop in international students

The John Muir Award is helping create a growing movement of people taking positive action for wild places and developing stronger connections with the outdoors

The John Muir Award is helping create a growing movement of people taking positive action for wild places and developing stronger connections with the outdoors

Relaunch of the John Muir Award is a wild success story for Scotland

First Minister John Swinney is also a former education secretary.

First Minister John Swinney is also a former education secretary.

Big promises but little progress - it's the same old story for the SNP on education

A new survey from Young Scot shows young people are increasingly worried about how to recognise misinformation online.

A new survey from Young Scot shows young people are increasingly worried about how to recognise misinformation online.

Artificial intelligence

Young Scots are anxious over ‘tidal wave’ of misinformation, survey finds

Dalry Secondary has been earmarked for closure by education bosses

Dalry Secondary has been earmarked for closure by education bosses

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Smallest secondary school in Scotland earmarked for closure

Local artist Stephanie Walker with the school children and their work

Local artist Stephanie Walker with the school children and their work

Children and young people

Granton Primary pupils mark 30 years of Edinburgh World Heritage status

City of Glasgow College

College to launch new course to encourage non-native English speakers into teaching

Edinburgh University.

Edinburgh University.

University bosses to press on with £140m cuts bid despite projected budget surplus

Scottish cider producer Lost Orchards.

Scottish cider producer Lost Orchards.

Scottish teachers can claim free cider as schools break up for summer holidays

An update to the City of Edinburgh Council's education committee reported that racism accounts for roughly a quarter of bullying incidents in schools.

An update to the City of Edinburgh Council's education committee reported that racism accounts for roughly a quarter of bullying incidents in schools.

New figures reveal the shocking scale of racism in Edinburgh school bullying

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

The Scottish Government's reform programme for post-school education has been handed a highly-critical review by Audit Scotland.

Watchdog flags government's lack of clear plan for education reform

University of Glasgow 3D football.

University of Glasgow 3D football.

World’s oldest football brought to life through cutting-edge 3D technology

Violent attacks are on the rise in Edinburgh.

Violent attacks are on the rise in Edinburgh.

Violent incidents in capital's schools soar by 1,200 in just one year