Education
Welcome to our revised website which offers you the user, an on line opportunity to access an increased quantity of information about the Shetland Schools Service.
We hope that you will find the site a resource which is easy to use and where you can find information about all aspects of education in Shetland. To ensure the site is always relevant, the information it contains will be updated on a regular basis.
Hayfield House - access is from the building on the left.
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AimsTo create and maintain a framework and culture in which individual learners can strive to realise their full potential. |
Policy and PlanningTo develop, maintain, promote and gain agreement to the vision, culture and strategic direction of our Education Service. Improving StandardsTo provide Quality Assurance which evaluates standards of Education Service delivery and drives continuous improvement. Service ProvisionTo 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 AdministrationTo manage and evaluate systems and resources to provide an efficient and on-going education service according to the principles of Best Value. |
Schools |
In Shetland we have a total of 33 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. |
Contact Details |
Schools Service Education and Social Care Department Hayfield House Hayfield Lane Lerwick Shetland ZE1 0QD Telephone: 01595 744000 Fax: 01595 744010 |