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Bell to bell" ban on mobile phones in Edinburgh schools
2+ hour, 54+ min ago (518+ words) Edinburgh will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August. Councillors at Education, Children and Families Committee agreed…...
mobile phone ban in schools " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
1+ hour, 49+ min ago (518+ words) Edinburgh will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August. Councillors at Education, Children and Families Committee agreed…...
Schools across Scotland invited to enter Breakfast Club Awards
5+ day, 10+ hour ago (596+ words) Applications have opened for nationwide breakfast club awards, giving schools across Scotland the chance to win "1, 000 for their breakfast club and be recognised at a special ceremony at the Houses of Parliament. The Kellogg's Breakfast Club Awards celebrate breakfast clubs…...
library unit opens on Monday 8 June " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (127+ words) library unit opens on Monday 8 June " The NEN North Edinburgh News We're delighted to let you know that we're planning to open the new temporary Blackhall Library at Davidson Main's Primary School on Monday (8th June). The opening hours for the…...
son Daniel " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
6+ day, 19+ hour ago (290+ words) Emma Hokayem, owner of EH Fitness, is taking on an ambitious 100, 000-step walking challenge on Saturday 20th June 2026 to raise funds for Redhall Primary School in Edinburgh, the school attended by her son Daniel, who has additional support needs. The fundraiser,…...
Drummond Community HS " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
6+ day, 23+ hour ago (312+ words) A group of S5 and S6 pupils from Edinburgh have received recognition for developing the skills Scotland's employers value most " including teamwork, communication and problem-solving " at a national awards ceremony celebrating exceptional achievement this week." Millie Williams, Sophie Morrison, Sira Johnston, Michelle…...
Education Secretary Mairi Mc Allan " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
1+ week, 1+ hour ago (413+ words) School learning environments across Scotland will become phone free under measures announced by Education Secretary M'iri Mc Allan yesterday. Highlighting the damage phones can cause to pupils" wellbeing and education, Ms Mc Allan confirmed forthcoming legislation to restrict their use…...
Edinburgh school pupils recognised for teamwork and personal growth " The NEN " North Edinburgh News
1+ week, 32+ min ago (312+ words) A group of S5 and S6 pupils from Edinburgh have received recognition for developing the skills Scotland's employers value most " including teamwork, communication and problem-solving " at a national awards ceremony celebrating exceptional achievement this week." Millie Williams, Sophie Morrison, Sira Johnston, Michelle…...
Financial help for starting primary school
1+ week, 1+ day ago (507+ words) Families across Scotland can now apply for over "330 to help with the costs of preparing for primary school, as applications for Best Start Grant School Age Payment open today (1 June 2026). The payment, unique to Scotland, is available to eligible families…...
Scotland's last all-boys school removes phones at night as debate over teenage screen use grows
1+ week, 2+ day ago (841+ words) Edinburgh's last all-boys school is removing phones overnight in a drive to put sleep back at the centre of school life. As debate continues following Westminster's recent decision to ban mobile phones in schools, Merchiston Castle School in Edinburgh is…...