North Roe Primary School given a ‘satisfactory’ report by inspectors
North Roe Primary School has been given a satisfactory inspection report by Education Scotland.
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Anderson High School delay rumours scotched by council
A move has been made to scotch rumours the new Anderson High School has been hampered by last-minute delays.
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Insulting consulting (62 signatories)
We directly address Shetland Islands Council convener Malcolm Bell, and his fellow elected members, whose decision on the naming of the new school hostel this
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School closure plans shelved as councillors call for government meeting
A call has been made for a council meeting with Scottish government ministers to discuss the way forward for education.
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Levenwick road comes back under scrutiny
Councillors voted narrowly in favour of prioritising works to a notorious stretch of road at Levenwick.
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SIC struggles to maintain assets, committee hears
There is a big gap between the amount the council can afford to spend and what it would need to maintain all its assets, a
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New van arrives for mobile library service
A new van for Shetland Library was officially revealed today and will take to the road on Monday.
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SIC members cost almost half a million pounds last year
Isles councillors have claimed nearly half a million pounds in salary and expenses, new figures have revealed.
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New finance chief says books are in good shape
Shetland Islands Council had a “positive financial conclusion to the year”, councillors heard this week.
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Either S1-S3 or closures, councillors agree
The prospect of closures among rural secondary schools has re-emerged following the cooling-off on proposals to end secondary lessons after S2.
READ FULL STORYStark warning over colleges’ future
There may be no future for Shetland College or the NAFC Marine Centre if funding issues are not addressed.
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School wrangle rumbles on despite council agreement
A fresh row has erupted over Wednesday’s decision on the future of schooling throughout Shetland, with a warning that the failure to follow a consultant’s
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