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Dozens of teaching roles advertised across Aberdeen and Aberdeenshire including seven at one school

45 teachers in subjects such as computing, maths, English and home economics are needed across the north-east.

By Ross Hempseed & Ema Sabljak

The P&J's education writer Calum Petrie looked back at what he's learned in four years at the coalface. Image: Kath Flannery/DC Thomson

Calum Petrie: How our youngsters are navigating a flawed education system

Our education writer looks back at lessons learned having visited almost every school in the north-east, interviewed hundreds of teachers and heads, as well as unions, politicians, and pupils.

By Calum Petrie

Tornagrain's growing community will now include primary school. Supplied by moray estates.

Tornagrain: Scotland’s newest town to get new primary school by 2027 as councillors approve plans

The school was approved in principle by councillors - but what work is still needed?

By Will Angus, Local Democracy Reporter

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Scrapping ADHD and autism assessments in Aberdeenshire means ‘heartache’ for families, says mum

The mother, who is waiting for diagnoses for both her and her daughter, says scrapping assessments will leave people 'very vulnerable'.

By Calum Petrie

New Albyn School head David Starbuck. Image: Paul Reid/DC Thomson

New Albyn School head slams VAT on school fees as ‘tax on children’

David Starbuck says the move will hit hard-working middle-income families in Aberdeen the hardest.

By Calum Petrie 4

David Starbuck speaks to The P&J at Albyn School in Aberdeen. Image: Paul Reid/DC Thomson

Full interview: Albyn School has bright future despite VAT on fees, says new head

We addressed YOUR concerns in a wide-ranging interview with new Albyn School head teacher David Starbuck.

By Calum Petrie

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