30th July 2020
On the announcement from the Scottish Government that pupils would go back to Scottish schools in August, Eileen Prior, Executive Director of Connect, said:
'We know how hard it has been for many, many families, particularly for those facing multiple pressures. So this announcement will be the light at the end of the tunnel for the majority of parents. Our recent survey report, reflecting the views of nearly 8000 parents, showed that most parents want their children to get all the social and educational benefits of nursery and school.
However, parents also told us they are anxious: parents need clear information. We're calling on the Scottish Government to help schools and parents with an education programme about COVID-19, to make sure we are all able to work together to support young people as they go back to school with a positive attitude and agreed, shared approaches to help our children and young people be healthy and happy.
We'd like to see a communication plan in every school, so parents know what to expect in the event of a local lock down - how communication between school and home will take place, whether and how school work at home can happen. Putting together the plan must involve parents.'