Author Archives for Paul McGinnity

A mum in Royal Navy uniform

£2m boost to help mums return to work

November 10, 2021 3:21 pm Published by Comments Off on £2m boost to help mums return to work

New Scottish Government funding aims to help women return to work after a career break, and reduce the gender pay gap in the process


Alfie and Archie by a war memorial

Share your Remembrance commemorations!

November 10, 2021 12:09 pm Published by Comments Off on Share your Remembrance commemorations!

How is your family marking Remembrance Day 2021? Share pictures of your poppy artwork, photos, poems and prose to be included in our commemorative gallery


A basket of Scottish Poppies

Remembrance events near you

November 10, 2021 11:39 am Published by Comments Off on Remembrance events near you

The nation will come together on 14 November this year to commemorate the sacrifice of those who have defended our freedoms. We’ve created a list of events you can attend across Scotland


Poppy Scotland's special edition poppy with 100 printed on the petals

Marking 100 years of the Poppy Appeal

November 9, 2021 12:51 pm Published by Comments Off on Marking 100 years of the Poppy Appeal

The Poppy Appeal has raised vital funds since its inception 100 years ago and Poppyscotland are marking the occasion


Illustration of people making career choices on an interactive whiteboard

Shape your future during Scottish Careers Week

November 9, 2021 9:36 am Published by Comments Off on Shape your future during Scottish Careers Week

The first Scottish Careers Week is taking place – offering advice for everyone from school leavers to parents returning to the workplace and those leaving the Services for civilian life


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Webinar: Reforming Scottish Education

October 26, 2021 1:24 pm Published by Comments Off on Webinar: Reforming Scottish Education

Webinar for parents and carers with Professor Ken Muir on the reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority and Education Scotland


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Have your say on tackling the climate crisis

October 13, 2021 9:33 am Published by Comments Off on Have your say on tackling the climate crisis

The Moment, the Children's Parliament is hosting a number of climate change surgeries to bring youth voices to the conversation ahead of COP26


Children playing hopscotch at a sports day

Updates to Covid safety in schools

October 11, 2021 5:57 pm Published by Comments Off on Updates to Covid safety in schools

Covid-19 risk guidance from the Learning Together National Network Members (LTNNM) regarding school visits by parents and guardians has been updated