Unprecedented levels of school staff sickness saw children’s services director Helen Budge step in to teach lessons. Mrs Budge told today’s (Monday) education and families…
READ FULL STORYThe new Anderson High School headteacher has been announced. Robin Calder is set to take on the role in August when current headteacher Valerie Nicolson…
READ FULL STORYMany schools will be forced to closed during next week’s teacher strikes. The SIC has today (Friday) published a list of all Shetland schools affected…
READ FULL STORYThe much anticipated new school in Brae could be under threat after estimated costs for the project doubled to almost £40m.
READ FULL STORYA volunteer-led project teaching bairns traditional hand-knitting techniques is to resume following an 18 month pause for the pandemic.
READ FULL STORYThe newly formed Shetland UHI is hosting its first open days to give prospective students a flavour for what is on offer.
READ FULL STORYAn orchestral tour capturing young people’s thoughts on climate change kicks off in Shetland next week. The BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra’s ( SSO)“Song Sessions” tour…
READ FULL STORYPupils about to start secondary school will be able to watch free screenings of a hit musical film. Shetland Arts will be showing School of…
READ FULL STORYScottish government funding aimed at closing the attainment gap in schools must be “the bare minimum”.
READ FULL STORYA primary school has been awarded an international excellence accreditation in recognition of its commitment to environmental awareness. Cullivoe Primary School recently received its fifth…
READ FULL STORYA survey revealing that more than half of supply teachers have not been able to work during lockdown has sparked criticism from Shetland’s MSP. Beatrice…
READ FULL STORYBeatrice Wishart is calling for the break-up of Education Scotland and a “radical” reform of the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA). The Shetland MSP insists teachers,…
READ FULL STORYTeaching staff in Shetland are to be vaccinated to protect vulnerable pupils ahead of the expected reopening of schools later this month. Quality improvement officer…
READ FULL STORYAlmost 500 mobile devices have been distributed to Shetland pupils to help address concerns of a “digital divide” for home learning. The SIC’s children and…
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