Returning to school
I would applaud decisions taken by Nicola Sturgeon and John Swinney. You clearly have the health and welfare of pupil and staff as your top priority, which is only to be commended! Being a teacher I know that it is very difficult to enforce social distancing in a primary school. As a mother I would not be at all happy allowing my children a return to school before August. My son is also transitioning to high school so I understand the issues but stand firm that his health must be my biggest priority at this time. A decision regarding the reopening of schools has to be based soley on health and welfare not childcare. A phased return seems the obvious solution but employers would need to make concessions. I would also prefer a delay in transitions. It makes more sense for high schools with older children to return first as they recognise the importance of social distancing etc.
Why the contribution is important
I am a parent and a teacher. I recognise the issues involved. Many people I have spoken to who want their children back in school have never worked in a school and therefore do not understand the complexities of many issues. Our education system is one which encourages practical and collegiate activities which is very difficult when trying to socially distance. Before school closures I had children with bleeding hacked hands because they were washing them every time they had touched something or coughed etc. The issues are endless.
by Colekell77 on May 07, 2020 at 08:17PM
Posted by koreadon May 07, 2020 at 20:28
I am concerned about the Senior Phase pupils losing out on a month of lessons in June and possibly beyond. Exams need to be delayed for next years diet.
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Posted by angelamcd May 07, 2020 at 20:52
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Posted by mikecon May 07, 2020 at 20:57
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Posted by jacq9396 May 07, 2020 at 21:30
I believe that this would take time and planning to arrange, so it would not be a route that is open to Scotland before the summer holidays.
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Posted by BigRabinPerth May 08, 2020 at 08:38
Priority given to transition from Primary to Secondary children on a part time basis perhaps 3 day week.
Extend to others years as system of pupil handling in restricted area of school is improved by experience.
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