Calum Petrie writes features about schools, education, and family matters. He has been a journalist with the Press & Journal since 2018. A father of three, Calum is very much in the children 'bubble', and with kids at secondary, primary and nursery, has all bases covered when it comes to the education system in Scotland. Email calum.petrie@pressandjournal.co.uk to get in touch
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February 27, 2023
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February 11, 2023
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February 8, 2023
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February 7, 2023
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February 1, 2023
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January 19, 2023
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January 18, 2023
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January 11, 2023
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What if my child goes out drinking at New Year?
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December 17, 2022
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December 14, 2022
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December 13, 2022
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December 6, 2022
Should I post photos of my kids online?
December 3, 2022
My child was born in winter – when should they start school?
November 19, 2022
Timeline for improvements to Aberdeen schools agreed by council
November 8, 2022
Plans to change catchment boundaries at Glashieburn and Greenbrae schools put to public
November 8, 2022
Am I taking advantage of Granny and Grandad for ‘free childcare’?
November 5, 2022
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November 1, 2022