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Education / MSYP diagnosed with dyslexia in uni says he had ‘virtually zero support’ in schoolChildren’s services director Helen Budge said she would pass on Leighton Anderson’s feedback to staff
Education / Cashless catering to be in place at Anderson by August
Education / Big interest in Fair Isle school vacancy – even from people with no teaching qualificationsA preferred candidate for the headteacher role has been picked and is due to move to Fair Isle soon
Education / Pandemic likely to be factor behind drop in primary school numeracy and literacy attainment
Education / Covid protection measures in schools helping to minimise outbreaks, meeting hearsBut committee chairman says the demand on staff is ‘constant’
Education / New strategy aims to ‘create digital learners’
Education / SIC outlines Covid mitigations in schools as bairns prepare to return after summer break
Education / SIC education chairman ‘absolutely delighted’ with school results in challenging yearThe pass rate for National 5 grades A-C in Shetland was above the Scottish average, while Higher and Advancer Higher were slightly below
Education / New college vows to ‘do a good job for Shetland’
Education / New chapter for NAFC Marine Centre as merged college prepares to launch
Education / High praise for lecturers and students
Education / Increase in families benefiting from free school meals and other grants