Officers have been posted at two schools

As classes resumed at St David's Roman Catholic High School in Dalkeith, which Jodi attended, community police officers were stationed at the gates.

Officers were also present at Newbattle High, which is close to where Jodi's body was found on 30 June.

Pupils at both schools have been offered safety advice as the hunt for the 14-year-old's killer continues.

Speaking outside St David's, Inspector Iain Geddie said: "Our remaining function here, given the stressful day ahead, is to offer some presence and reassurance to the pupils, teachers and parents, as well as the community at large.

We're reminding pupils to be aware of their circumstances, aware of their surroundings and to let people know if they're going out Inspector Iain Geddie

"We're conscious that the schools have to come back to some kind of normality, given the events of the summer.

"So we want to strike the balance of maintaining a presence while also allowing the school to function as normal."

Mr Geddie said there would be a continuing focus on providing personal safety advice to pupils in days to come.

He said: "Today, and possibly on further days, we're reminding pupils to be aware of their circumstances, aware of their surroundings and to let people know if they're going out, where they are going and when they will be back and what route they will take, as well as ensuring they stick to the main routes."

Jodi was killed near her home in nearby Easthouses, in Midlothian, just before the end of last term.

St David's headteacher, Marion Docherty, said staff would be trying to ensure some sense of normality.

She said: "We are obviously sensitive to the fact that many young people and staff are still mourning the death of their friend Jodi Jones.

"We're also starting off a new session here, and it's a very busy time because the school moves to a new campus in eight weeks' time.

Jodi attended St David's High School

"Also, children in the fourth, fifth and sixth years are on exam schedules so they will be working from this afternoon once they have been in their form classes.

"They'll be told to be positive, to be strong within their community and to be respectful of Jodi's family."

She added: "The staff are very professional and are ready to support the young people who will still be affected by the tragedy.

"We will do that through our chaplaincy team, through guidance staff and through support from counselling services and the community police."