Most 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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Children’s services director says absence rates are kept in check
A council official says Shetland’s school absences are effectively monitored, after a report was released outlining attendance rates in all of Scotland’s local authority areas….
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Parents will need to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping off children at schools in Shetland
New Covid-19 regulations will require Shetland parents to wear face coverings when collecting or dropping of children at schools, the Deputy First Minister has said….
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Association hits out against potential block on students returning to Shetland for Christmas
Students may be unable to return to Shetland for Christmas, a minister has warned. Deputy First Minister John Swinney told BBC Radio it was a…
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Shetland to receive funding to extend free school meals scheme over Christmas and Easter holidays
Shetland is to be awarded a share of Scottish government funding to provide free school meals over the holidays. The £10million fund is being awarded…
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Shetland College ‘very well positioned’ to deal with challenges of Covid-19
Shetland College says it is well placed to deal with the challenges of staff and students returning amid the Covid-19 pandemic.
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Big fall in applicants for Shetland College courses in hospitality
Shetland College’s further education applicants are below target for the coming year – with particular shortfalls in business, hospitality and computing. Depute principal Susan Berry…
READ FULL STORYShetland’s schools among the first in Scotland to reopen today
Shetland’s schools are reopening today for the first time in almost five months today, with major changes in place to ensure the safety of staff…
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End of critical childcare as childcare services and schools re-open
An innovative service which has provided childcare for essential workers during the coronavirus pandemic draws to a close today.
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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…
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Announcement on schools returning expected today
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is expected to confirm a planned return to school for staff and pupils on 11th August. It follows the end to…
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Wishart calls for Covid-19 reassurance ahead of schools return
Anxious teachers and school staff need to know that appropriate measures are in place to control coronavirus ahead of schools reopening next month. That is…
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