Dear Parents
Scottish Government Announcement – full time return of schools and nurseries. Today the Scottish Government announced that the scientific advice and evidence in relation to the current suppression of COVID-19 will allow the full time return of all schools and nurseries from the start of the new term in August.
This is really good news for our children and young people who will be able to return to their schools from Wednesday 12 August with enhanced health and safety measures in place that follow the current public health and government guidance.
I know that the last five months have been a challenge for us all and I would like to take this opportunity once again to thank all our children and young people, families and school staff for their strength and commitment during the school closures.
It has not been easy and I know that some will still be anxious as we make our way through the easing of lockdown restrictions.
Please let me reassure you that risk assessments have been carried out in all our establishments and officers have been working on plans for increased cleaning regimes, appropriate health and safety measures and new protocols that will need to be in place as the country deals with this global health pandemic.
These protocols include promoting good hand hygiene, observing the age-appropriate physical distancing measures outlined by current government guidance as well as public health advice to help reduce the spread of
the virus.
All current advice, guidance and information is published on our schools and learning page and we will continue to update this https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/25947/Recovery-Resilience-and-Reconnection-2020
Your child’s school will also keep you updated about their specific plans ahead of schools opening at the beginning of the new term.
This will include any new guidance on drop off and pick up from school arrangements, school transport, school meals and breakfast clubs and out of school clubs.
Our schools and nurseries will also be able to support any children and young people who may need some extra help as a result of lock down and the interruption to their learning.
I’m delighted that we are now in the position to welcome our children and young people back to their schools and nurseries – a chance to resume some stability and normality after a long period of uncertainty and resume full time education.
Thank you again for your support during these times.
Yours Sincerely,
Maureen McKenna
Executive Director of Education
Glasgow City Council
