Education
Shetland has a fantastic level of attainment but the education structure is outdated and flawed.
Shetland has a fantastic level of attainment but the education structure is outdated and flawed.
Many young people leave every year at the age of 16 and failed to continue their basic education because they have to change school and also leave home.
Many young people leave every year at the age of 16 and failed to continue their basic education because they have to change school and also leave home.
I left school at 16 and found later in life that I was behind my peers in education.
I left school at 16 and found later in life that I was behind my peers in education.
If elected I would not just put an end to rural school closures and threats but modernise the education system for the benefit of all. Every child should be able to stay at home and access education, irrespective of where they live.
If elected I would not just put an end to rural school closures and threats but modernise the education system for the benefit of all. Every child should be able to stay at home and access education, irrespective of where they live.
I believe we are currently failing pupils every year and it is time to bring higher education back to the isles.
I believe we are currently failing pupils every year and it is time to bring higher education back to the isles.