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John Swinney was interviewed on Times Radio by Calum MacDonald

Why is it so hard to just say sorry?

Record numbers of school leavers are going on to university or further education (Photo: Shutterstock)

Record numbers of school leavers are going on to university or further education

Three people have died after 'serious incidents' at a Scottish hospital - what h...

Could there be another UK lockdown in January? Here’s everything you need to kno...

Alasdair Allan MSP praises the SNPs vision over free school meals.

Allan welcomes meals announcement

National 5 exams have been cancelled in Scotland in 2021 (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is why the Scottish National 5 exams are cancelled next year

(Photo by Fraser Bremner - Pool/Getty Images)

Scotland could be gearing up for a ‘circuit breaker’ lockdown - here’s what that...

Royal National Mòd 2020 goes ahead online

Added protection...the Bill aims to respect, protect and fulfil children’s rights. Scotland will be the first country in the UK to incorporate the convention into domestic law.

Monumental decision to protect Scottish children

Pupils at Holyrood Secondary School, Glasgow, wearing face coverings. Photo: John Devlin

Open letter gives advice on when children should be tested for covid

The Scottish government has said facemasks should be worn by adults and pupils in secondary school while they are in corridors and communal areas where physical distancing is difficult to maintain

Facemasks to be worn in Scottish schools
The Scottish Government has updated its guidance on the use of facemasks in schools and on school transport.

Secondary school pupils in Scotland will have to wear face coverings in corridors, communal areas and on school buses from Monday 31 August (Photo: Shutterstock)

Pupils over the age of 12 at schools in Scotland will have to wear face covering...

Campaigning Benbecula school-girl name checked in Holyrood statement as Swinney ...

Islands’ pupil highlights unfair exam moderation and raises her concerns with De...

With schools in Scotland due to return next week, the EIS has raised concerns over issues such as phsyical distancing, class sizes, coronavirus testing, and staff who have been shielding.

Teaching union raises concerns ahead of schools returning

E-sgoil leads the way in teacher training as schools prepare for pupils to retur...

This is the 10th year Jennifer Whelan has been volunteering for the Results Helpline

Exams hotline will open for calls on Tuesday

£20m would be allocated to help cover the cost of additional health measures, transport and other essentials incurred by councils. Photo: SWNS

Unions welcome additional Scottish Government funding for teachers

Deep Sea World in North Queensferry is open with social distancing measures in place. Photo: Lisa Ferguson

Pause in shielding from beginning of August

The grants are intended to offset costs such as increased cleaning and additional outdoor equipment. Pic: Pixabay

Funding available for Scotland’s childcare providers

Physical distancing is also not required on school transport for as long as infection rates in Scotland remain low but will be required on public transport.

No physical distancing for pupils when schools return next month

NSPCC helpline has heard from more than 22,000 adults across the UK concerned about the wellbeing of a child during lockdown.

Children’s charity reports rise in Scottish referrals during lockdown

Return to full-time schooling for Western Isles pupils

The number of children qualifying for free school meals has increased by 53,000 due to the pandemic’s impact on family incomes and finances. Photo: Ian Rutherford/TSPL

Extra cash to provide free school meals over the summer

Support currently in place for those who are shielding will continue in the meantime.

Slight easing of restrictions for those shielding in Scotland

The plans to reopen schools in August are grounded on scientific and medical advice, according to the Scottish Government.

Cautious approach towards pupils returning to Scottish schools

Learning continues during the coronavirus lockdown

Homeschooling support available for families

This is what you need to know about schools after they've closed (Photo: Shutterstock)

This is how schools will looks after vulnerable children and kids of key workers...

This is what you need to know about nurseries during the pandemic (Photo: Shutterstock)

Have nurseries closed due to the coronavirus outbreak?

This is what you need to know about exams in Scotland (Photo: Shutterstock)

Exams in Scotland have been cancelled - this is what you need to know

Funding boost for children services in the Western Isles

Over the past ten years the media village has been developed and now supports the equivalent of 80 jobs.

Investment for Stornoway media village

Concept drawing of the new centre.

Funding for Gaelic Centre

Passengers waiting for an X95 bus in Hawick.

Hopes being voiced that First's exit will be good news for bus passengers

Alasdair Allan MSP

MSP hails funding boost for Western Isles schools

The photo shows the four pupils who achieved five A grades at Higher.

Noting good exam results and a VIP visit

Deputy First Minister John Swinney officially launches the new game with the help of pupils from Laxdale School.

New game aids Gaelic learning

Deputy First Minister John Swinney says the Government wants to deliver a world class education for every child in the country

Digital teaching to link up rural schools

John Swinney has said the UK government could scale back planned cuts and still meet targets. Picture: PA

SNP to consider raising Scots income tax next year