School praised for its ‘positive progress’ during Covid crisis
A school has been praised for its performance during the Covid crisis.
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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…
READ FULL STORYChanges 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.
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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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