Safeguarding Checks: Scottish Labour says Disclosure Scotland has failed to resource PVG checks, with 11,875 applications taking 42+ days and the 14-day target missed, raising staffing pressure for teachers and nursery staff. School Standards: Ofsted praised St Bede’s and St Joseph’s Catholic College’s “inspiring” sixth form, with strong post-16 outcomes, though attendance needs further work. University Satisfaction: University of Sunderland ranks 7th nationally for most satisfied students in the National Student Survey 2026, including top regional scores for learning opportunities and support. Equality & Single-Sex Spaces: A Scottish Greens MSP criticises UK Government adoption of EHRC guidance that bases single-sex facilities on biological sex, with schools and public bodies expected to follow the updated approach. Health & Young People: NHS Grampian has opened Scotland’s first specialist clinic for “ketamine bladder” after a spike in 16–24s, with urology nurses visiting schools to warn pupils. Digital Access: British Airways donates laptops to help Nigeria’s out-of-school children return to education via IA-Foundation, aiming to narrow the digital divide. Student Wellbeing/Health Awareness: A report highlights “vestibular migraine” as a possible cause of recurring dizzy spells that can be misdiagnosed as inner-ear problems. Higher Education & Defence: University of Edinburgh joins the Defence Universities Alliance, part of a £182m push for defence skills, drawing student concerns about links to arms companies.