Schools will remain shut in Scotland until at least 1 February 2021, it has been announced today. A whole raft of tougher new restrictions have been announced. Nicola Sturgeon says the decision about schools was the “most difficult” one of all Most school pupils were due to go back on 18th but this has been […]
South Lanarkshire council is now able to confirm plans for the re-opening of their schools and nurseries after the festive break. Following the Scottish Government’s latest guidance, the holiday period will be extended for most pupils by one week and thereafter there will be a period of online learning for those pupils. Schools and nurseries […]
Local schools have started to issue details about coming back in January and specifically around the home learning period of 11th-18th January. Parents should look to their school apps, newsletters and information for what is expected for their children. High Blantyre Primary School have posted details on their app for certain classes, to ensure kids […]
Today’s government briefing in Scotland has announced changes for children going back to School in the New Year. A phased return to school will be imposed, designed to assist the spread of Covid. Children will now return to schooling almost a week later from 11th January, but not to actual schools. Instead, for a week […]
Council leaders across Scotland met today to discuss the possibility of extending the Christmas School Holidays this year by an additional one week on either side of the usual break. A proposal for this year only to increase holidays from 18th December 2020 through to 11th January 2021 is being considered with a decision by […]
Good luck to all the P1’s and nursery pupils starting South Lanarkshire Schools today. As other older children get ready for a return back to school, the first pupils to return are the youngest today, Wednesday 12th August 2020. Here’s hoping they all settle in well, stay safe and enjoy their big day.
Scottish schools are now aiming to reopen full-time with no physical distancing in August if coronavirus continues to be suppressed, John Swinney has said at a press conference today. Schools had been preparing to return with a “blended” model of face-to-face teaching and at-home learning, meaning pupils would only be in 2 days a week. […]
South Lanarkshire Council are sending letters out to households with children of school age, advising some of the new requirements for schooling next term. Some Blantyre parents have already received letters outlining expectations for going back to school in August. Some of the key points include: School pupils going back on Wednesday 12th August 2020. […]