Wishart calls for Covid-19 reassurance ahead of schools return
Anxious teachers and school staff need to know that appropriate measures are in place to control coronavirus ahead of schools reopening next month. That is…
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North Isles councillor criticises Swinney over schools decision
A councillor says the Scottish government has shown “blatant disregard” for local authorities following its massive change of heart over when – and how –
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Full return to education to take place from August
The Scottish government’s Education Secretary is expected to announce plans for a return to full-time education in schools by August.
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Phased return to schools is outlined
Elected members and officials have responded after the First Minister outlined how and when children will return to school as part of Scotland’s much vaunted…
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Council awaits clarity on when schools can re-open
The council is awaiting on more clarity from the Scottish government over when – and how – schools may re-open to pupils again.
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League table assessment for schools is a ‘crude measure’, says councillor
A table that assesses the performance of Scotland’s secondary schools using the percentage of pupils who pass five higher grades as a benchmark has been
READ FULL STORYCouncil offers advice to parents as home lessons resume
Working parents who are home-schooling their children are being assured they need not try to replicate the school day at home.
READ FULL STORYSchools exams will be cancelled as a result of coronavirus
School pupils will now not sit exams after the Easter holidays, MSPs have been told today [Thursday].
READ FULL STORYSchools to remain closed next week
All schools and nurseries will be closed next week as part of continuing efforts to slow the spread of coronavirus. The Scotland-wide measure was announced…
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Schools to close next week
The council is closing a number of schools and nursery settings to pupils next week for “operational and resilience reasons” as efforts to delay the
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Schools remain open after coronavirus outbreak in isles
Schools are remaining open despite confirmation of two cases of coronavirus reaching the isles.
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Counselling service to be rolled out by schools service
A new counselling service is being rolled out by the council’s schools service following a major funding boost from the Scottish government.
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Council will raise tax and draw on reserves to maintain services
Schools and ferries are two areas where the council may be forced to make cuts if it is to continue to balance its books. That…
READ FULL STORYPupils’ philanthropy boosts five charities
Several charities benefited to the tune of £3,000 each thanks to a schools’ philanthropy scheme. The Youth and Philanthropy Initiative (YPI) takes place across Scotland…
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