Paisley high school celebrates top marks from inspection
Castlehead High School in Paisley has received a positive inspection report from His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Education in Scotland (HMI).
High school pupils look to the future after Paisley hackathon event
High school pupils from across Renfrewshire and Glasgow were introduced to university life, teamwork and problem-solving during a ‘hackathon’ event hosted by the University of the West of Scotland (UWS).
Renfrewshire education leaders appointed to board of new national qualifications body
Scotland’s new national qualifications body will include direct representation from Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire, following the appointment of a local head teacher and a senior figure from the University of
Scottish Games Education Symposium 2026 to take place at West College Scotland
West College Scotland is set to host the Scottish Games Education Symposium 2026, bringing educators, industry professionals and creative practitioners together in Paisley for a national conversation on skills, creativity
CECA Scotland Academy graduates celebrate success at Paisley campus
West College Scotland has celebrated the success of its latest CECA Scotland Academy graduates following a ceremony held at the college’s Paisley campus on 13th January.
West College Scotland and NHS Golden Jubilee team up to strengthen regional workforce
West College Scotland and NHS Golden Jubilee have signed a new strategic partnership aimed at strengthening skills, education and innovation across West Dunbartonshire and the wider region.
Free nursery and childcare place registration now open in Renfrewshire
Children who will be three years old on or before 28th February 2027 can get a free nursery or childcare place starting from August this year.
School pupils set to take part in entrepreneurial hackathon at UWS
Third year pupils from up to 20 high schools across the west of Scotland are set to take part in a series of one-day entrepreneurial hackathons being delivered by University
Renfrewshire marks improvement in children’s numeracy attainment as ranked fourth in Scotland
The latest attainment data shows Renfrewshire schools are ranked fourth out of 32 councils for primary school numeracy levels.
CBD found to reduce stress in fish, marking welfare boost for ornamental fish trade
Cannabidiol (CBD) could help reduce the stress experienced by fish being shipped for sale as part of the ornamental fish trade, new research has found.