Tag: children

Top social worker warns cuts increase risk of tragedies

ONE of Scotland’s most senior social workers has warned that funding cuts have increased the risk of tragedies involving children. An inquiry led by Edinburgh...

Lucky escape after 32-ton tanker ploughs through garden and into house

A YOUNG family had a lucky escape after a 32-ton sewage tanker ploughed through a fence, across the garden, and struck their house. The lorry,...

Facebook used to recruit foster carers

A FACEBOOK question and answer session will be used in a bid to recruit more foster carers. Edinburgh Council, which currently employs 350 carers, will...

Nursery worker called colleague a c*** in front of kids

A NURSERY worker called a colleague a dour-faced c***” in front of nursery-aged children. Lynne Cattanach, a 54-year-old grandmother, has been sanctioned by the profession’s watchdog...

Struggling youngsters to be appointed Attainment Advisors

YOUNGSTERS who need help with reading and maths will be appointed Attainment Advisors under a new scheme. Education Scotland has started a recruitment campaign to...

Date for UK’s largest school golf competition announced

THE DATE for the UK’s largest school golf competition has been announced. The 18th Loretto Golf Academy Junior Championship and Simmers Cup are set to...

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