An 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…
READ FULL STORYThe SIC has worked to reduce the number of children attending school in person – after hundreds were initially approved for attendance.
READ FULL STORYProtecting 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 STORYChildren are to begin a phased return to learning in school environment. The changes are expected to be introduced from 22nd February. A full time…
READ FULL STORYSchooling arrangements have been reviewed by Shetland Islands Council following news home learning will continue for most pupils until the middle of February.
READ FULL STORYShetland’s MSP has criticised the Scottish education secretary, claiming his approach to the future of remote learning has been “evasive, not decisive”. Beatrice Wishart called…
READ FULL STORYFace-to-face teaching is hoped to resume at a Shetland learning centre next month. The NAFC Marine Centre in Scalloway announced today (Wednesday) that it planned…
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