Cases soar to over 20
Covid cases have soared to 23 today [Tuesday]. Half of today’s cases are primary school aged children, and a number of schools are affected. NHS…
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‘Once in a lifetime’ opportunity to head Fair Isle school
The UK’s most remote primary school is looking for a new head teacher.
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School results to be released
Listening to the needs of children and young people has never been more important.
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Warm welcome given to learning estate strategy
An enthusiastic backing has been given by elected members to a new learning estate strategy. The document, which was outlined before Monday’s education and families…
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Education bosses offer reassurances over assessment workload
A reassuring message is being offered to pupils amid nationwide concerns students are tackling a long line of in-class assessments. Schools are tailoring their own…
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School pupils to return to in-school learning
The move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
READ FULL STORYLocal approach to opening schools could be considered
Signs have emerged that a local approach to opening schools could be considered. Education Secretary John Swinney has said he would not rule out taking…
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Health and safety ‘paramount’ as Shetland schools plan phased reopening
Protecting the health and safety of pupils, parents and staff will be paramount as Shetland schools move towards a phased reopening, a senior councillor has…
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Schooling arrangements have been reviewed by Shetland Islands Council following news home learning will continue for most pupils until the middle of February.
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Schools and nurseries to remain closed until mid-February
Schools and nurseries will remain closed to the majority of pupils at least until the middle of next month.
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All schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will now be closed until Monday 1st February – except to vulnerable youngsters and children of
READ FULL STORYCovid situation in Shetland is ‘stabilising’, first minister tells MSPs
The Covid-19 outbreak in Shetland is “stabilising”, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon told an emergency sitting of the Scottish parliament. MSPs were recalled to Holyrood for…
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Council lays out back to school date changes
School pupils will get an extended winter break as a result of new coronavirus restrictions, the SIC has said. Only vulnerable children and the children…
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New Covid guidance released for schools
New Covid-related guidance has been issued for schools, but concerns remain things may change if harder restrictions are imposed by government.
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