Schools and childcare

Information and updates from our Education and Learning teams.

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Schools Update - Phased Return to In-School Learning
Find out the latest position on schools reopening and phased return.
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Schools Update - Scottish qualification authority (sqa) alternative certification model
See our updates on the SQA alternative certification model that will be used to determine provisional National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher results.
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Asymptomatic Testing in Scottish Primary, Secondary and Special Schools, and ELC Providers
A testing programme is being put in place for people without the symptoms of coronavirus as part of the package of coronavirus risk reduction mitigations in education settings.
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Face Coverings in Schools
The Scottish Government's updated guidance (24 March 2021) sets out the key public health measures that schools should implement to minimise the risks of COVID-19 transmission and infection.
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Face Covering Exemptions - Schools
Face coverings play a role in preventing the transmission of COVID-19, however, there are reasons you may require a face covering exemption.
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Spring Hardship Payment
The Spring Hardship Payment is a Scottish Government grant which will see a payment of £100 made to all children who receive free meals in a school or early learning and childcare setting due to household low income or qualifying benefits.