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Coronavirus: What will happens when Scottish schools go back in August? Coronavirus: What will happens when Scottish schools go back in August?
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Pupils will return to Scotland's schools from 11 August - but the Scottish government has stressed that classrooms will look very different from before the lockdown.Pupils will return to Scotland's schools from 11 August - but the Scottish government has stressed that classrooms will look very different from before the lockdown.
There will be smaller class sizes, physical distancing measures and a "blended" approach which means youngsters will be learning both in school and at home.There will be smaller class sizes, physical distancing measures and a "blended" approach which means youngsters will be learning both in school and at home.
When will pupils go back to school?When will pupils go back to school?
The start of the new term has been set for 11 August - more than a week earlier than the summer holidays are due to end in some parts of Scotland.The start of the new term has been set for 11 August - more than a week earlier than the summer holidays are due to end in some parts of Scotland.
The precise date that pupils will return to classrooms will be confirmed by individual councils, and it could be that some will treat 11 August as an in-service day for teachers.The precise date that pupils will return to classrooms will be confirmed by individual councils, and it could be that some will treat 11 August as an in-service day for teachers.
Teachers and other education staff are due to return in June so they can prepare and plan for the new ways of working.Teachers and other education staff are due to return in June so they can prepare and plan for the new ways of working.
The existing hubs which were set up for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers are continuing to provide childcare, and will do so over the summer.The existing hubs which were set up for vulnerable youngsters and the children of key workers are continuing to provide childcare, and will do so over the summer.
Local authorities will be able to bring some children back to school in June if it is deemed safe to do so, with a particular focus on those going into P1 and S1.Local authorities will be able to bring some children back to school in June if it is deemed safe to do so, with a particular focus on those going into P1 and S1.
How will things be different in August?How will things be different in August?
The government admits it will not be possible to have a "one size fits all" approach across the country - or even within some council areas.The government admits it will not be possible to have a "one size fits all" approach across the country - or even within some council areas.
Its strategic framework for reopening schools says that class sizes will be significantly reduced, with most pupils spending around half their time in school and half learning at home.Its strategic framework for reopening schools says that class sizes will be significantly reduced, with most pupils spending around half their time in school and half learning at home.
Arrival and departure times will be staggered, as will break times. One suggestion is that teachers, rather than pupils, might move around classes.Arrival and departure times will be staggered, as will break times. One suggestion is that teachers, rather than pupils, might move around classes.
Some children could attend school in the morning while others will go after lunch, or different groups of children could attend on alternate days or even alternate weeks.Some children could attend school in the morning while others will go after lunch, or different groups of children could attend on alternate days or even alternate weeks.
It is proposed to introduce physical distancing measures, such as making sure seats are two metres apart.It is proposed to introduce physical distancing measures, such as making sure seats are two metres apart.
There will also be increased hand-washing or use of hand sanitisers, and enhanced cleaning.There will also be increased hand-washing or use of hand sanitisers, and enhanced cleaning.
Libraries, community halls, leisure centres, conference venues and vacant business accommodation could be used to provide additional space for teaching.Libraries, community halls, leisure centres, conference venues and vacant business accommodation could be used to provide additional space for teaching.
It is also possible that some former teachers could return to the classroom or help provide virtual teaching to support in-home learning.It is also possible that some former teachers could return to the classroom or help provide virtual teaching to support in-home learning.
What is blended learning?What is blended learning?
The framework says the new system relies on there being consistent, easy-to-use materials for learning at home which would "support and complement, but not replicate, in-school learning".The framework says the new system relies on there being consistent, easy-to-use materials for learning at home which would "support and complement, but not replicate, in-school learning".
It says there will be a strong focus on pupil health and wellbeing, literacy and numeracy, and that not all home learning will be IT-based.It says there will be a strong focus on pupil health and wellbeing, literacy and numeracy, and that not all home learning will be IT-based.
However, there will be a specific focus on providing digital access for pupils who do not currently have it, particularly those in the senior phase of schools.However, there will be a specific focus on providing digital access for pupils who do not currently have it, particularly those in the senior phase of schools.
On Thursday, Education Secretary John Swinney said an initial tranche of 25,000 laptops with a free internet connection would be provided to pupils who need them.On Thursday, Education Secretary John Swinney said an initial tranche of 25,000 laptops with a free internet connection would be provided to pupils who need them.
New national digital learning resources will be provided by Education Scotland.New national digital learning resources will be provided by Education Scotland.
How will the places in schools be distributed?How will the places in schools be distributed?
The framework says decisions will need to be taken about how the finite number of places available for in-school learning each day will be distributed.The framework says decisions will need to be taken about how the finite number of places available for in-school learning each day will be distributed.
It says that providing education and childcare for the children of key workers should be a priority if they have no other way of continuing to work delivering an essential service.It says that providing education and childcare for the children of key workers should be a priority if they have no other way of continuing to work delivering an essential service.
The remaining places in schools should be distributed across all year groups.The remaining places in schools should be distributed across all year groups.
Councils and schools will be able to decide on the best system for them, such as choosing between pupils attending for part of a week, or doing one week on and one week off.Councils and schools will be able to decide on the best system for them, such as choosing between pupils attending for part of a week, or doing one week on and one week off.
They will also be able to prioritise support for groups who have the greatest need, such as those with additional support needs or pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.They will also be able to prioritise support for groups who have the greatest need, such as those with additional support needs or pupils from disadvantaged backgrounds.
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