Easing Teaching Workload
Proposals to help alleviate workload pressures faced by teachers have been announced by the Scottish Government. Work is underway with councils and teaching unions to create a plan to reduce class contact time for teachers, which is supported by increased funding for councils of £186.5 million to restore teacher numbers to 2023 levels. In addition, […]
New exhibition programme at GoMA promotes infant feeding in public
The national tour of a collaborative artwork which arrives at the Gallery of Modern Art in Glasgow (GoMA) this autumn, is the inspiration for a dedicated programme promoting infant feeding in public. Entitled, The Milky Way, the exhibition is part of a touring programme for Feed – an arts-based project which promotes inclusive, sustainable approaches […]
NSPCC urges clubs and parents to support ‘Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport’ campaign
Parents, carers and sports clubs in Scotland are being urged to find out more about the NSPCC’s national campaign to help protect children in physical activity settings, after concerns reported to the charity’s Helpline increased by almost 50% last year. Keeping Your Child Safe in Sport (KYCSIS) is a year-round campaign from the charity’s Child […]
Filming for New Spiderman Movie Extended in Glasgow
Marvel fans were treated to an update this morning (Thursday 7 August) with news that filming for the new Spiderman movie, ‘Brand New Day’ has been extended in Glasgow. Downtown New York has taken over Bothwell Street in the city centre for the next instalment of the web-slinger’s story released July 2026. The blockbuster film, officially […]
Beloved Balamory Stars to Return to Iconic Children’s Series
Original stars of Balamory, Julie Wilson Nimmo (Miss Hoolie), Andrew Agnew (PC Plum), Kim Tserkezie (Penny Pocket) and Juliet Cadzow (Edie McCredie) are set to reprise their roles when the revamped series airs next year on CBeebies and BBC iPlayer. The new series will blend familiar faces with a host of new characters, offering preschoolers […]
Thousands of Young People to Benefit from Free School Meals Expansion
The Scottish Government is expanding its Free School Meals programme to cover an additional 6000 high school pupils in a trial project beginning in August. This trial phase of the free school meals programme will see S1 to S3 pupils in receipt of the Scottish Child Payment, who attend selected schools in eight local authority […]
Tips to Ease Mother’s Load this Summer
With the end of the first month of the summer holidays firmly on the horizon it’s time to give yourself a pat on the back. Navigating this time of year is never easy whether you’re a stay-at-home mum or a working parent, keeping the kids entertained can certainly feel all-consuming. According to research, Sunday 3 […]
Paula Radcliffe MBE shares her top tips when balancing childcare when injury or illness strikes
Paula Radcliffe MBE shares her top tips when balancing childcare when injury or illness strikes.