Wishart calls for skilled supply teachers to be better used
A 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…
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Lib Dems to bring parliament to vote on SQA
Beatrice 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,…
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More than 100 Shetland teaching staff to be vaccinated ahead of reopening of schools to protect vulnerable bairns
Teaching staff in Shetland are to be vaccinated to protect vulnerable pupils ahead of the expected reopening of schools later this month. Quality improvement officer…
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Hundreds of mobile devices distributed to Shetland pupils – but connectivity challenges remain an issue
Almost 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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SIC worked to reduce number of children physically attending school after big increase since first lockdown
The SIC has worked to reduce the number of children attending school in person – after hundreds were initially approved for attendance.
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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…
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Phased return to education announced
Children are to begin a phased return to learning in school environment. The changes are expected to be introduced from 22nd February. A full time…
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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.
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Shetland MSP claims education secretary has been ‘evasive’ over future of remote learning
Shetland’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…
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NAFC Marine Centre hopes to resume face-to-face learning in February
Face-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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College and uni students told to learn from home until end of February
College and university students will be expected to continue with remote learning at least until the end of February. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said the…
READ FULL STORYMost Shetland pupils to stay home until February as part of measures to tackle rising Covid-19 numbers
Most Shetland pupils will not return to school until at least February, the First Minister has confirmed.
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No Higher or Advanced Higher exams for Shetland pupils in 2021
Shetland pupils will not sit Higher or Advanced Higher exams this academic year, in recognition of the disruption caused by the Covid-19 pandemic. Education secretary…
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Shetland software firm’s role developing maths game welcomed as ‘exciting opportunity’ for new creative jobs
A Shetland software company is involved in the development of a computer game which aims to boost pupils’ maths skills.
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