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The Scottish Government has increased funding for nursery places but inspection rates are falling

National Day Nurseries Association

‘Free’ childcare postcode lottery in Scotland as nursery rates vary by 62 per cent

Scotland’s “free” childcare scheme has become a stark postcode lottery, with taxpayers funding rates for the same place that vary by 62 per cent between council areas.

Lydia Scaltsas.

Lydia Scaltsas.

Edinburgh tuition firm launches new studio for pupils needing an alternative school

'Fair Work First is the Scottish Government’s flagship policy for promoting high-quality, fair work and greater workforce diversity across our labour market'

'Fair Work First is the Scottish Government’s flagship policy for promoting high-quality, fair work and greater workforce diversity across our labour market'

'We must not allow Scottish Government to dilute its Fair Work First policy'

Not all pupils are turning up to sit at their desks and answer teacher's questions.

Not all pupils are turning up to sit at their desks and answer teacher's questions.

Pupils absent with no excuse? Take their Child Benefit

Students from Gaza and other conflict zones could have their lives fundamentally changed by attending a UK university. But the costs are steep for those who qualify.

Students from Gaza and other conflict zones could have their lives fundamentally changed by attending a UK university. But the costs are steep for those who qualify.

'Education represents hope': Refugees highlight the price and promise of university

Glasgow City Council

SNP leaders decline to confirm support for council's £44k action against volunteer

There has been a 113.6% increase in severe absences.

There has been a 113.6% increase in severe absences.

School absences risk creating ‘lost generation’ of Scotland children

Twinverclyde twins 2026. Interim education director Michael Roach and Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of education, with the class of 2026.

Twinverclyde twins 2026. Interim education director Michael Roach and Councillor Jim Clocherty, convener of education, with the class of 2026.

Nine sets of twins preparing to start school in ‘Twinverclyde’

Cumbernauld primary school

Cumbernauld primary school

£4m Ravenswood Primary revamp completed after RAAC roof crisis forced pupils away

Liberton High School, Edinburgh

Liberton High School, Edinburgh

New Liberton High School welcomes pupils to sustainable Edinburgh community campus

Record-breaking endurance cyclist and RSE Fellow Mark Beaumont says the programme gives researchers the time and support needed to become entrepreneurs

Record-breaking endurance cyclist and RSE Fellow Mark Beaumont says the programme gives researchers the time and support needed to become entrepreneurs

Monday Interview

Scottish national research academy relaunches scheme for academic entrepreneurs

The bar in St Andrews will be named The Red Gown

The bar in St Andrews will be named The Red Gown

English pub chain takes over Scottish university bar

Lessons to Learn 🎓

Lessons to Learn

Nicola Sturgeon asked to be judged on education – so let's look at her record

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

Members of the UCU picket outside Heriot Watt University.

Staff vote for more strike action at Edinburgh university in ongoing cuts dispute

Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years

Assaults carried out by pupils against staff at Glasgow primary schools have risen over the last five years

Glasgow City Council

Over 2,300 assaults on staff at Glasgow primary schools last term

Aerial view of the site.

Aerial view of the site.

Former Coca-Cola bottling plant gets transformed for new East Kilbride nursery

The Highland business that's on a mission to give young people meaningful employment

DESTINE Stakeholders.

DESTINE Stakeholders.

Dundee University

£2.2 million Dundee-led project aims to tackle hepatitis C in Ethiopia

Sciennes Primary School welcomed three sets of twins to primary one

Sciennes Primary School welcomed three sets of twins to primary one

City of Edinburgh Council

Three sets of twins start primary one at Edinburgh school

A whisky cocktail

A whisky cocktail

Scientists identify chemicals behind whisky’s 'sought-after' tropical taste

Strathclyde Business School will be hosting two information sessions on Aug 26 and Sep 9. There will be a chance to ask questions to Executive MBA academic director Mary Galbraith and the EMBA team.

Strathclyde Business School will be hosting two information sessions on Aug 26 and Sep 9. There will be a chance to ask questions to Executive MBA academic director Mary Galbraith and the EMBA team.

Strathclyde Business School’s Executive MBA is gold standard in executive education

Peter Waggott (centre) presented the skills academy plans to local politicians Stephen Gethins MSP and Lara Bird MP recently.

Peter Waggott (centre) presented the skills academy plans to local politicians Stephen Gethins MSP and Lara Bird MP recently.

New Dundee skills academy aims to train 100 people in first year

Petermann Glacier. Credit Adam Garbo

Petermann Glacier. Credit Adam Garbo

Scientists tracking glacier breaking away into 'rare' ice island as big as Manhattan

Steel frame of new Hazlehead Academy.

Steel frame of new Hazlehead Academy.

Steel framework takes shape at £124m Hazlehead Academy Campus in Aberdeen

A similar substation in Kilmarnock

A similar substation in Kilmarnock

Fife villagers say they're battling Scottish Power and St Andrews University

The best people must be brought in to build Scotland's new prisons.

The best people must be brought in to build Scotland's new prisons.

We must invite astute professionals to build our new prisons

Jason Arday's autobiography is scheduled to be published later this month.

Jason Arday's autobiography is scheduled to be published later this month.

Event at Edinburgh bookshop featuring sullied prof Jason Arday 'not going ahead'

Former Cambridge University Professor Jason Arday

Former Cambridge University Professor Jason Arday

Yes, the Jason Arday scandal is fascinating but it plays into the hands of racists

Teacher and campaigner who was ‘the definition of Labour values' dies

Jason Arday's autobiography is scheduled to be published later this month.

Jason Arday's autobiography is scheduled to be published later this month.

Scandal-hit ex-Cambridge prof Jason Arday to promote memoir at Edinburgh bookshop

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.
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Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.
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Cambridge University

University of Glasgow announces probe into appointment of Jason Arday

The Paisley Grammar School Community Campus.

The Paisley Grammar School Community Campus.

Inside the new £85.5m Paisley Grammar School campus opening later this month

Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow School of Art.

Glasgow School of Art

Glasgow School of Art records Scotland's highest student retention rate

Rose House in Dundee.

Rose House in Dundee.

Dundee student accommodation with unique halal concept goes on sale for £1.1m

UCU members have walked out on strike

UCU members have walked out on strike

University staff begin strike action over job cuts and redundancy fears

Reports earlier this year that Heriot-Watt University was at capacity for Scottish student places reignited questions about whether international students are taking places from qualified Scots.

Reports earlier this year that Heriot-Watt University was at capacity for Scottish student places reignited questions about whether international students are taking places from qualified Scots.

Heriot-Watt University

Explained: International students are not taking Scots' places at university

Graduation was supposed to bring independence. Instead, I moved home

Lessons to Learn

The biggest gaps in Scotland's exam results are the ones you never hear about

The wild and bizarre tale of Jason Ardy reveals how PR departments are running universities

The wild and bizarre tale of Jason Ardy reveals how PR departments are running universities

MARISSA MACWHIRTER

Cambridge University

The wild, bizarre Jason Arday saga shows our universities have lost the plot

Competition winner Ali Sultanbekov centre, with Izzy Bastiani, left, and Sophie Todd, right.

Competition winner Ali Sultanbekov centre, with Izzy Bastiani, left, and Sophie Todd, right.

University of Strathclyde student wins year of free accommodation in Glasgow

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Cambridge University

Professor Jason Arday quits Cambridge University over plagiarism row

Shot of two young women using a laptop together in a college library

Shot of two young women using a laptop together in a college library

Higher Education

Number of Scots university students from deprived areas 'highest on record'

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

The top 'AI proof' jobs according to poll of Scots teenagers

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Professor Jason Arday was a Professor of Sociology of Education at the University of Glasgow.

Higher Education

Who is the professor at the centre of plagiarism row

Time to relax? Burnham's taking some time away from Downing Street.

Time to relax? Burnham's taking some time away from Downing Street.

And he’s off - Burnham enjoys break, but bounce fades

Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg

Jason Arday carries the Olympic Flame on the Torch Relay leg

I never got a PhD — after the Jason Arday Cambridge row, perhaps I should have tried

Aberdeen City Council has approved £27.164 million to improve schools.

Aberdeen City Council has approved £27.164 million to improve schools.

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeen schools set for £27 million upgrade programme over next three years

Scotland Exam Results 2026

Expanding access to Computing Science is vital to Scotland's 'tech talent pipeline'

Edinburgh Futures Institute. University of Edinburgh. Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Edinburgh Futures Institute. University of Edinburgh. Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK.

Edinburgh Futures Institute shortlisted for prestigious 2026 RIBA Reinvention Award

Professor Chris O'Neil spent more than 9 years in the role

Professor Chris O'Neil spent more than 9 years in the role

Scottish Highlands

UHI Inverness principal steps down from role

Laura Crowe, Group Director at Acumen Financial Planning

Laura Crowe, Group Director at Acumen Financial Planning

Teaching children about money is an investment in their future

Exam results day 2026 was uneventful. The goal should be to repeat that every year.

Qualifications Scotland has many responsibilities, but addressing the attainment gap is not one of them.

Qualifications Scotland has many responsibilities, but addressing the attainment gap is not one of them.

The exam board has many responsbilities, the attainment gap is not one of them

Welcome to our Scotland Exam Results 2026 articles hub where you'll find all of our comprehensive coverage of this year's results day.

Welcome to our Scotland Exam Results 2026 articles hub where you'll find all of our comprehensive coverage of this year's results day.

Scotland Exam Results

Qualifications Scotland

Scotland exam results 2026 - read all of our comprehensive coverage here