Education

Schools Service

In Shetland we have a total of 33 schools: 

• 2 High Schools,
• 7 Junior High Schools with primary and nursery departments,
• 24 Primary Schools.

The Schools Service has the task of challenging and supporting schools in remote, diverse and sometimes fragile local communities, each with varied needs.   The role of the Schools Service, in preparing Shetland pupils to respond to rapidly changing opportunities in employment, further and higher education is a key part of developing the economic and social sustainability of the island communities.

Aims

To create and maintain a framework and culture in which individual learners can strive to realise their full potential.

Policy and Planning

To develop, maintain, promote and gain agreement to the vision, culture and strategic direction of our Education Service.

Improving Standards

To provide Quality Assurance which evaluates standards of Education Service delivery and drives continuous improvement.

Service Provision

To contribute to the development, delivery and evaluation of an efficient Education Service, in partnership, and alone, which meets the needs of learners, stakeholders and the community.

Management and Administration

To manage and evaluate systems and resources to provide an efficient and on-going education service according to the principles of Best Value.

Contact Details

Schools Service
Education and Social Care Department
Hayfield House
Hayfield Lane
Lerwick
Shetland
ZE1 0QD

Telephone: 01595 744000
Fax: 01595 744010

Email:education.and.social.services@shetland.gov.uk

Please feedback your comments on the website and give us an indication of any other material which you consider could usefully be added to this site.