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Mobile ban in schools

Moray Council bans mobile phones in schools

Moray Council has decided to ban mobile phone use in schools, aiming to reduce distractions and promote positive learning environments.

Moray Literacy Strategy

New literacy strategy launched to help children in Moray succeed

Moray Council has launched a new plan to raise literacy standards for all children and young people across the region.

Free School Meals

Moray Council updates on progress towards universal Free School Meals

Moray Council has provided an update on the ongoing work to support the Scottish Government’s plans for the phased roll-out of universal Free School Meals (FSM) for all primary school children.

Thematic Inspection

Education Scotland’s thematic inspection highlights strengths and next steps for Moray

Moray Council is taking forward actions highlighted in a national thematic inspection carried out by His Majesty’s Inspectors of Education (HMIE) to improve how schools are supported across the region.

ASN Progress Review

Progress made in Moray’s ASN support review

Moray Council has shared an update on the progress being made to improve support for children and young people with Additional Support Needs (ASN) in local schools and early years settings.

CLD progress visit

Moray’s Community Learning and Development Partnership praised by Inspectors

Moray Council’s Community Learning and Development Strategic Partnership (CLDSP) has been praised by His Majesty’s Inspectorate (HMI) following a successful progress visit.

A girl in a white shirt and black cardigan holds a pen and is concentrating on her schoolwork.

Moray secondary schools maintain encouraging results in literacy and numeracy

Moray’s 2023/2024 senior phase leaver attainment shows encouraging results in literacy and numeracy, with some areas identified for further improvement.

Crossroads Primary School-2

Crossroads Primary School closure recommendation to progress

Councillors will be asked later this month to approve the permanent closure of Crossroads Primary School, which has been mothballed since 2023.

ELC Sustainable rate uplift

Moray Council confirms Early Learning and Childcare rate uplift for 2025/26

Moray Council has confirmed a higher than required increase to the hourly rates paid to private Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) providers for delivering funded places, starting from April 2025. This follows updated national guidance published by the Scottish Government on 20 February 2025.

Runners

Free period wellbeing bags for Moray sports clubs

Free bags containing a variety of period products are being made available to all sports clubs and groups in Moray.

Learn word

Six-week programme to help mums reconnect and learn

A six-week programme aimed at supporting local mothers and equipping them with new skills is to launch in Elgin this week.

South Street - initial demolition phase completed

Initial demolition phase completes on South Street regeneration project

Work on Elgin’s South Street regeneration project has made significant progress, with the successful completion of the above ground element of the demolition phase.