Shetland Arts faces ‘undemocratic’ claims
Fierce criticism was aimed at Shetland Arts during its annual general meeting yesterday (Thursday) because of its alleged “undemocratic” methods. Questions for the board were…
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Smith stands down from council
The chairman of Shetland Islands Council’s education and families committee has announced he will not seek re-election to the next SIC.
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The chairman of the council’s education and families committee says he is “delighted” that young people have achieved a high standard of results.
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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…
READ FULL STORYAll schools to remain closed until next month
All schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings will now be closed until Monday 1st February – except to vulnerable youngsters and children of
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Exams announcement expected within days
An announcement could be made this week on whether next year’s Higher and Advanced Higher exams will go ahead. Education Secretary John Swinney is expected…
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Council reacts to statement on National 5 exams
The chairman of the council’s education and families committee has reacted after National 5 exams were cancelled across the country. George Smith says the announcement…
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Schools to reopen full-time in August
Schools in the isles – along with others throughout the country – will re-open full-time, as planned, on 11th August.
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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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Schools inspection reports released
Two inspection reports have been returned for isles schools, providing mixed results.
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‘Alarming’ increase in number of children using foodbank
The coronavirus pandemic has caused an “alarming” increase in the number of children relying on support from the Lerwick foodbank.
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Phased return to schools is outlined
Elected members and officials have responded after the First Minister outlined how and when children will return to school as part of Scotland’s much vaunted…
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League table assessment for schools is a ‘crude measure’, says councillor
A table that assesses the performance of Scotland’s secondary schools using the percentage of pupils who pass five higher grades as a benchmark has been
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Call is made for isles to be coronavirus case study
A councillor is calling on Shetland to be a case study in the fight against coronavirus.
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