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COUNCILLORS have received assurances over how Shetlandâs children are being taught remotely under the current coronavirus restrictions – with partnership working seen as a key component.
At a meeting of Shetland Islands Councilâs education and families committee on Tuesday morning, elected members raised a number of questions and concerns on how the islesâ bairns have been taught since national restrictions were imposed for the start of term.
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The majority of Shetland pupils are receiving remote learning at home, with only children of key workers and vulnerable bairns being taught in person in school or receiving early learning childcare.
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ASSURANCES have been sought that nursing provision will be maintained on Shetlandâs outer islands.
Shetland South councillor Allison Duncan raised the issue at a meeting of the full council on Wednesday, adding that it was a âvery serious concernâ in Fair Isle.
His question came as councillors discussed a review of a health and social care joint strategic commissioning plan.
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Integration joint board chief officer Brian Chittick said health authorities were always keen to engage with ânon-doctorâ islands.
âWeâre certainly aligned to providing that care on an ongoing basis, to support the communities with what they need from a healthcare perspective,â he said.
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COUNCILLORS will be asked next week to approve budgeting an additional £2.374 million on the redevelopment of the old Anderson High School site.
A report to elected members says that after more detailed assessments the estimated cost of demolition has risen from £1 million to an estimated £2.454 million.
A further £920,000 has been added to estimates to cater for professional services relating to designing infrastructure, as well as internal resources.
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Councillors previously approved a budget of £1 million for the demolition of all buildings on the site apart from the listed buildings and the former science block.