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Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

Parents says additional support is not available where it should be as the focus is now on kids from deprived backgrounds.

North-west Sutherland councillor highlights frustration felt over slow-moving traffic on area’s single-track roads

The North Coast 500 (NC500) runs through north-west Sutherland.

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

Scotland’s Children’s Hearings System is seeking new volunteer panel members to make decisions in the interests of infants, children and young people.

LOOKING BACK: Scourie children look for the ‘biggest, wiggliest’ worms on 2005 Seashore Challenge

From the picture archive of the Northern Times.

High Life Highland’s first summer camps in East Sutherland a ‘huge success’

The ‘School’s Out’ programme provided a wide range of activities for local children.

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Opposition leader Alasdair Christie says ‘the question must be asked what damage or impact is it having on our children’s education.

Lairg and District Learning Centre selected by Eden Court Theatre in Inverness to take part in exciting new live performance project

Lairg and District Learning Centre has teamed up with Orkney playwright David McNeish for the In On The Act project.

PICTURES: New primary one pupils for 2024 intake at Sutherland schools

Durness, Helmsdale, Rogart, Rosehall and Scourie Primary Schools have all sent in pictures of their new P1 intake.

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter and said it is as easy as a wee scoosh up the nose.

Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

Highland Council chief executive Derek Brown has declined to seek answers to questions about controversies surrounding two local care centres.

Tain Royal Academy in search for new headteacher

The town’s school community is poised for one of the biggest changes in generations with the construction of a new campus.

Funding award gives wings to Lairg and District Learning Centre’s Flight Path project

Lairg and District Learning Centre has been awarded £26,730 from the Scottish Government’s Climate Engagement Fund.

Brora filmmaker hails ‘rich and creative’ film workshops across Sutherland

Uptake in the July workshops has been very positive.

Young Dornoch golfers go ‘back in time’ with 100-year-old ‘hickory club’ lesson

Dornoch Academy pupils joined teaching pro Ally McNaughton for a match with old hickory shafted clubs provided by Lorne Smith.

Nearly 60% of Ullapool High School S6 secure five Highers

Around 145,000 pupils across Scotland received their high school exam results on August 6 from the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA).

Families can get help with back-to-school costs

Parents and carers are being urged to check if they are eligible for funding as children prepare to return to school after the summer holidays.

Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP Maree Todd has congratulated pupils in the region as they receive their exam results.

EDUCATION

Vulnerable children missing out on support due to Highland Council ‘algorithm’

North-west Sutherland councillor highlights frustration felt over slow-moving traffic on area’s single-track roads

North-west Sutherland councillor highlights frustration felt over slow-moving traffic on area’s single-track roads

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

Children’s Panel seeks volunteers in the Highlands

LOOKING BACK: Scourie children look for the ‘biggest, wiggliest’ worms on 2005 Seashore Challenge

LOOKING BACK: Scourie children look for the ‘biggest, wiggliest’ worms on 2005 Seashore Challenge

High Life Highland’s first summer camps in East Sutherland a ‘huge success’

High Life Highland’s first summer camps in East Sutherland a ‘huge success’

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Highland Council has the highest education vacancy rate in Scotland amid concerns about temporary contracts

Lairg and District Learning Centre selected by Eden Court Theatre in Inverness to take part in exciting new live performance project

Lairg and District Learning Centre selected by Eden Court Theatre in Inverness to take part in exciting new live performance project

PICTURES: New primary one pupils for 2024 intake at Sutherland schools

PICTURES: New primary one pupils for 2024 intake at Sutherland schools

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

NHS Highland urges parents and carers to ensure their child is protected against flu this winter

Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

Highland Council chief exec ‘has hands tied’ over answers on Avonlea and Thor House

Tain Royal Academy in search for new headteacher

Tain Royal Academy in search for new headteacher

Funding award gives wings to Lairg and District Learning Centre’s Flight Path project

Funding award gives wings to Lairg and District Learning Centre’s Flight Path project

Brora filmmaker hails ‘rich and creative’ film workshops across Sutherland

Brora filmmaker hails ‘rich and creative’ film workshops across Sutherland

Young Dornoch golfers go ‘back in time’ with 100-year-old ‘hickory club’ lesson

Young Dornoch golfers go ‘back in time’ with 100-year-old ‘hickory club’ lesson

Nearly 60% of Ullapool High School S6 secure five Highers

Nearly 60% of Ullapool High School S6 secure five Highers

Families can get help with back-to-school costs

Families can get help with back-to-school costs

Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

Exam results are “hugely encouraging” according to Caithness, Sutherland and Ross MSP

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