Anti-drug initiative set up for schools
Dogs Against Drugs (Dad) will continue to “keep young people safe” through continued work, said their project manager. The charity strives to protect Shetland from…
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Most schools to be closed next Monday
Most schools – including all secondary schools – will be closed on Monday due to a teachers’ strike. Members of unions Educational Institute of Scotland…
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Schools shut again
All schools in Shetland are closed again today (Tuesday) due to forecasts of continued snowfall. Both Lerwick and Scalloway UHI Shetland campuses are also closed…
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Teachers to walk out on two-day strike
Teachers in Shetland will be among those walking out on a two-day strike next Tuesday and Wednesday. Local union rep Matthew Moss, of the Educational…
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Schools to remain closed on Wednesday
All of Shetland’s schools (except for Fair Isle) will remain closed on Wednesday, with wintry weather expected to worsen overnight. Early learning settings will also…
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UPDATED: Schools to remain closed tomorrow
Schools and nurseries will remain closed tomorrow [Tuesday] because of the wintry weather.
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School praised for its ‘positive progress’ during Covid crisis
A school has been praised for its performance during the Covid crisis.
READ FULL STORYCases soar to over 20
Covid cases have soared to 23 today [Tuesday]. Half of today’s cases are primary school aged children, and a number of schools are affected. NHS…
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‘Once in a lifetime’ opportunity to head Fair Isle school
The UK’s most remote primary school is looking for a new head teacher.
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School results to be released
Listening to the needs of children and young people has never been more important.
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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…
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Education bosses offer reassurances over assessment workload
A reassuring message is being offered to pupils amid nationwide concerns students are tackling a long line of in-class assessments. Schools are tailoring their own…
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School pupils to return to in-school learning
The move away from Covid restrictions will pass a significant milestone today (Tuesday) as the gradual return of classroom learning gets underway.
READ FULL STORYLocal approach to opening schools could be considered
Signs have emerged that a local approach to opening schools could be considered. Education Secretary John Swinney has said he would not rule out taking…
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