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SIC admits to series of failures over botched Aith ASN plans

Staff at the school raised concerns about the project with trade unions, investigation finds

19 February 2026

Aith ASN hub plans still on pause after ‘significant concerns’ raised

Lessons learned investigation set to be concluded this month

11 November 2025

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Walking in a new direction

27 June 2025

Aith ASN plans put on pause until after summer holidays as education director apologises

The SIC said ASN pupils ‘are not going to be educated in cupboards’

19 June 2025

‘High levels’ of radon gas lead to closure of indoor space at Aith school

17 June 2025

‘So much more than a janitor’ – school head pays tribute to Duncan on his retirement

15 June 2025

Parents ‘disgusted’ by plans to use Aith school cupboards for ASN pupils

Lack of consultation and changing facility move also strongly criticised

12 June 2025

Aith Junior High School has received a good report from HMIe inspectors.

Proposal to provide ‘enhanced provision’ facilities from Aith school

2 December 2024

New all-terrain wheelchair for Michaelswood

27 August 2021

Westside pupils raise funds for Kathmandu school

31 January 2020

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