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Teachers have been praised for the “commitment and compassion” shown in response to a recent disturbance at Johnstone High School.

Parents have “no confidence” in council chiefs as the fallout from a school capacity saga – which could cost £75 million – intensifies in Renfrewshire.

Grieving mourners have left floral tributes and teddy bears outside a Paisley flat where a four-year-old boy was murdered by his dad. Little Kayden Frank was discovered dead inside the Argyll Street property on Monday night after concerns were raised for his welfare.

The boss of children's service at Renfrewshire Council had paid tribute to a four-year-old boy who was murdered in Paisley, describing him as having a “big, loving heart”.

A 16-year-old girl has been charged after three teachers were injured following an alleged attack at a Scots school on Friday. Emergency services rushed to Johnstone High School shortly before 11am after the girl, believed to be a former pupil, allegedly assaulted the members of staff and a another pupil.

Parents across Renfrewshire will be notified as soon as Strep A is detected in their child’s school, education bosses have confirmed.

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Get the stories that matter to you sent straight to your inbox with our daily newsletter.Education bosses have been forced to apologise to parents after some Renfrewshire schoolchildren were sent out on their breaktimes in torrential rain.Councillor Jim Sheridan, who represents Linwood, Houston and Crosslee, questioned what the council's current position was on sending children outside during the school day at a board meeting, after discovering pupils in his ward had been sat in class with wet clothes on.Steven Quinn, director of children's services, said while the council is encouraging outdoor learning more as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, there had been occasions recently where pupils had mistakenly been sent out in heavy

Read More About: Pupils at Riverbrae and Mary Russell schools will also stagger their return with primary pupils attending on Wednesday, August 12 joined by secondary pupils on Thursday, August 13.Council-run nurseries will receive four year olds and children receiving an additional year at nursery from Wednesday.

Parents in Renfrewshire have been given a first glimpse of what school life may look like as council chiefs begin preparations to gradually welcome youngsters back in August.