Johnstone teacher struck off over secret relationship with teenage girl
A primary school teacher who worked in Johnstone has been struck off after admitting to a secret sexual relationship with a teenage girl which lasted almost two years.
Union moves to ballot Renfrewshire teachers in workload dispute
Teachers in Renfrewshire are set to be balloted for strike action as Scotland’s biggest teaching union escalates its campaign over workload and class contact time. The Educational Institute of Scotland…
Hillview nursery in receives positive Education Scotland report
Hillview Early Learning and Childcare Centre (ELCC) on Blackstoun Road in the Ferguslie area of Paisley has received a positive inspection from Education Scotland.
Colleges feeling impact of funding cuts
Scotland’s colleges face major changes in how they operate as funding pressures continue to mount.
Renfrewshire youngsters invited to join public speaking webinar and competition
Young people across Renfrewshire are being encouraged to take part in a new initiative designed to help them discover their voice, conquer stage fright and develop lifelong communication skills.
Johnstone High pupil pipes at royal celebration of charity Columba 1400
A talented pupil from Johnstone High School had the honour of piping in front of Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal, Patron of Columba 1400.
MSP welcomes Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band to Holyrood
Renfrewshire Schools Pipe Band has been welcomed to the Scottish Parliament by local MSP Tom Arthur, following their successful appearance at New York’s Tartan Day earlier this year.
Beauty and the Beast takes to the stage at Park Mains High School
Park Mains High School in Erskine is set to bring Disney magic to life this September with its school production of Beauty and the Beast.
Scotland’s Children’s Commissioner hails conference as a space to ‘take action and make meaningful change’
Scotland’s Children and Young People’s Commissioner, Nicola Killean, is confirmed as the Chair ahead of the Kibble Annual Conference this November.
Positive inspection feedback for Beech Avenue and Barochan Road children’s houses
Two of Renfrewshire Council’s Children’s Houses have received positive feedback following inspections by the Care Inspectorate.