Argyll and Bute maintains top ten ranking for youth engagement
New figures reveal that 94.3% of 16-19 year olds in Argyll and Bute are engaged in education, training, or employment—1.6% above the national average. This achievement places Argyll and Bute Council ninth out of 32 local authorities in Scotland for participation levels, marking the seventh consecutive year in the top ten. The Annual Participation Measure (APM) gauges the Scottish Government’s progress […]
Top marks for Argyll and Bute’s young people
Argyll and Bute’s young people achieved above national average results across nearly all qualifications, according to the latest analysis of this year’s exam results. The data reveals impressive achievements across National 4 and 5, and Advanced Higher levels. Key highlights: School performance: This year’s results are the first since 2019 to be marked without alternative […]
School Holiday Dates Set for 2026-2029
After extensive consultation with parents, carers, pupils, school staff, and trade unions, today Councillors agreed school holiday dates for 2026-2029. What’s New? Key Dates: Teacher In-Service and School Opening/Closing Dates for 2026/2027: Councillor Audrey Forrest, Policy Lead for Education: “Thank you to everyone who provided valuable feedback throughout the consultation. When setting the school holiday dates […]
Guidance on Communications Standards
Argyll and Bute Council relies on our thousands of employees to deliver the support our communities need. We will meet challenges and achieve success by working together. So we would like all employees to feel informed about and engage with the council. To help with this, you can find guidance below for corporate communication and […]