Stories tagged with Tag: schools

Local 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…

February 3, 2021 | 12.51pm

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…

February 3, 2021 | 10.21am

Changes made to key worker application process

Schooling arrangements have been reviewed by Shetland Islands Council following news home learning will continue for most pupils until the middle of February.

January 21, 2021 | 1.55pm

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.

January 19, 2021 | 2.43pm

All schools to remain closed until next month

All schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will now be closed until Monday 1st February – except to vulnerable youngsters and children of

January 5, 2021 | 1.13pm

Covid 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…

January 4, 2021 | 3.26pm

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…

December 21, 2020 | 1.32pm

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.

November 2, 2020 | 5.05pm

Hot meals to reappear on school menus

Hot meals will soon be back on the menu across the council’s schools and nursery settings.

October 27, 2020 | 4.48pm

Next year’s National 5 exams cancelled

National 5 exams will be cancelled across Scotland next year. The exams will be replaced by coursework and teacher assessments. The news comes as new…

October 7, 2020 | 4.27pm

Schools offered post-lockdown support

Schools are being offered support to cope with classroom conflict. Scottish Mediation has written to the local education authority amid nationwide concerns about strains on…

September 28, 2020 | 9.55am

Physical education to be done outside

Physical education classes will be carried out entirely outside when school lessons resume next week. New guidance from Education Scotland has been handed to Shetland…

August 6, 2020 | 10.49am

MSP congratulates pupils but warns too many face results ‘trainwreck’

Questions have been raised of the Scottish Qualifications Authority after isles MSP Beatrice Wishart warned “entire classes” had complained that their grades had been dropped

August 4, 2020 | 1.47pm