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Smaller classes part time in June, start August in same primary/nursery/ class you were in and switch to next stage after October holidays so make transition easier for all. Make the June lessons all be play sessions for early years and the transition for p7s up to Sec school.

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Mental health of children

by Emhart on May 08, 2020 at 09:01AM

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  • Posted by Ruth88 May 08, 2020 at 09:06

    I think class changing in October is a good idea for primary aged children, I’m not sure it would work practically with secondary though

  • Posted by jmasson May 08, 2020 at 09:11

    Unnecessary to be in same class until October.
    Term 4 is often a bit of a write off towards the end with trips, sports etc.
    Every school year would have a knock on effect forever more doing this.
    Longer transition for P1 with longer period of half days after summer.
    More support in s1 with buddy system etc in secondary.

    That would be more effective

  • Posted by ThargX May 08, 2020 at 09:22

    This is a great idea. Being done already in many European countries. It would also allow teachers more opportunity to be in school with colleagues to prepare for the return after the summer.

  • Posted by Marinapia May 08, 2020 at 09:41

    Part time and smaller classes in June, resume in August back to normal. Transition for p7 into S1s should take place in June.
    Or could school begin earlier to catch up on missed school. Perhaps beginning August.

  • Posted by anniemckain May 08, 2020 at 09:52

    My worry is how teachers can be protected and young children social distancing

  • Posted by Kim May 08, 2020 at 09:58

    i agree kids need to get back to school. Changing the date to move in would be a good idea to help them catch up and to keep them with those teacher they are familiar with during the changes.

  • Posted by ricky_pat May 08, 2020 at 10:43

    Transition for P7 into S1s should take place in June.

  • Posted by Katie May 10, 2020 at 21:49

    P7 transition cannot take place effectively in June - there will be no secondary teachers or pupils in the secondary schools so they’d just be walking round an empty building - this is not sufficient for a transition. Postpone the move up to S1 until October or Sep weekend.
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