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The items lost in the blaze included her daughter Steff's art projects, school jotters and poetry - and a lock of her hair.

"Just as in my day, the teacher handed out a jotter to all, so in this internet age, we will hand each child the device they need to learn and prosper."

On the touchline Rodgers tends to stand as close as possible to the action, often penning notes in his jotter or miming instructions to players.

The council says that this digital change will not make traditional teaching methods obsolete, using jotters and textbooks will still be important.

Pupils will continue to use books and jotters in class in addition to the tablets.