Students at schools across Lincolnshire are now taking lessons together – without leaving their own classrooms.

The Lincoln Specialist Schools Group has officially launched its video conferencing facility.

It means pupils from Branston Community College, Cherry Willingham Comprehensive, Christ's Hospital, North Kesteven, Robert Pattinson, St Peter & St Paul and Yarborough schools can all learn together from one central lesson.

The first courses, being delivered to sixth formers, are in law and further maths

And it gives scope for pupils to take subjects which are not run due to limited take-up.

Over the coming year there are plans to run courses in languages, sciences and humanities. There is also the possibility of music lessons.

Rob Boothroyd, headteacher at Yarborough School, said: "Virtual learning is a real opportunity for sharing expertise between the seven schools. It's been trialed with the school council and has proved enjoyable."

For feedback from pupils, see Thursday's Echo.