Sheena Devlin: Last News

Perth and Kinross Council’s head of education and learning Sharon Johnston has commissioned an investigation into claims of bullying and other discriminatory behaviour at Crieff High School.

Pupils at a Perthshire eco-school were dismayed to see lunches served up on disposable plates last month.

Perth and Kinross councillor reckons the region is better prepared this time round for remote learning. Conservative councillor Caroline Shiers convenes PKC's lifelong learning committee and has praised the "targeted effort" to support vulnerable families in the region.

Social media ‘friend’ cash scam warning from police Since the school closure review panel overturned the council’s decision in July, PKC’s lifelong learning committee has agreed to consider a catchment review and the possibility of a nursery at the school.On August 26, the lifelong learning committee also agreed to let the scrutiny committee carry out an independent review.This was after councillors questioned why PKC spent almost £110,000 on a failed legal case to “test” the “inteference by Scottish ministers.” Four-year long archaeological dig reveals rich prehistory of Perth and Kinross Addressing PKC’s scrutiny committee this week, executive director of education and children’s services Sheena Devlin said: “We are sorry that the advice

Perth and Kinross  who do not send their kids to school because they are worried about COVID-19 have been told the council would “respect” their view.

Perth and Kinross Council’s chief executive has said she wants to build on the kindness residents have shown during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Perth and Kinross schools will reopen in August.

Perth and Kinross Council has said it will be ready for school children to return full time in August if COVID-19 is significantly suppressed. Parents had been gearing up to deal with a ‘blended learning’ model so kids could social distance at schools, with some even being told their children would be at school just one day a week.

Theatre vows 'we will get through this' after announcing potential job lossesHowever, pupils and teachers will still be expected to maintain social distancing so it is likely schools will operate with a mix of classroom and home learning.Head teachers are currently studying the results of the poll to consider what model will work best for their school.Sheena Devlin, Perth and Kinross Council’s executive director or education and children’s services, said: “The poll was an informal way of finding out how parents and carers are feeling about the possible return to school in August and what pattern of attendance might be preferred.Earthquake measuring 2.2 on Richter scale recorded in Perthshire“There was a huge response with lots of really

Pupils in Perth and Kinross could be taught in churches and community halls after the summer, the Perthshire Advertiser can reveal.