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.
Glass Nursery near Huntly, Ballogie Nursery near Aboyne and Crossroads Nursery near Durris are earmarked for closure.
The mother, who is waiting for diagnoses for both her and her daughter, says scrapping assessments will leave people 'very vulnerable'.
David Starbuck says the move will hit hard-working middle-income families in Aberdeen the hardest.
There are contrasting views among Scottish politicians about the merits of sending too many youngsters to university
Earthtime's Forest School Nursery in Duffus teaches children how to use tools and respect nature - and inspectors love their ethos.
