COVID-19
All covid rules and restrictions have been lifted in Scotland - but the virus has not gone away.
NHS guidance is:
Although most people no longer need to test, if you have had a positive test you no longer need a negative test to return to school or work.
Further information:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
NHS guidance is:
- if offered take the vaccine to ensure you are fully protected
- stay at home if you have a high temperature or feel unwell with symptoms
- keep windows open when indoors
- wear a face covering when in indoor places and on public transport
Although most people no longer need to test, if you have had a positive test you no longer need a negative test to return to school or work.
Further information:
https://www.nhsinform.scot/illnesses-and-conditions/infections-and-poisoning/coronavirus-covid-19
Parent Update March 2021
Struggling at home?
How is your mental health? How is your son/daughters mental health? if you are at all struggling with motivation, low moods, feeling anxious about returning to school or trouble sleeping there is help available. Click on the rainbow below for some great advice and resources from HandsOn Scotland
Updates January 2021
Parent Update 29 01 21
Support and Advice
Parent Update Letter
Expectations Around Remote Learning
Remote Learning Guide
Parent Update 29 01 21
Support and Advice
Parent Update Letter
Expectations Around Remote Learning
Remote Learning Guide
Parent/Carer Remote Learning Survey Feedback - February 2021
https://sway.office.com/ovs2UXPaYF7ZLB8m?ref=Link
https://sway.office.com/ovs2UXPaYF7ZLB8m?ref=Link
Online Learning Resources
We have produced a list of links to available online learning resources - click to download here Remote Learning Resources
We have produced a list of links to available online learning resources - click to download here Remote Learning Resources
Update 21st December 2020
Following the First Minister’s announcement on Saturday 19 th December we want to update you on what will happen in January when your child would normally return to school.
• The First Minister has extended the Christmas holiday period to Monday 11th January 2021.
• From Monday 11th January schools will work remotely and there will be no in-school teaching taking place until 18th January at the earliest.
• Childcare provision will be made for children of key workers in schools from the 6th of January. The 6th – 8th will be childcare only and from the 11th January provision will be made for childcare and learning in schools for children of key workers.
• You will need to apply for this service here https://beta.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/19723/ Applications need to be completed by 30th December to allow us to plan for the return in January. It is possible that we will not have processed all childcare requests by 6th January. If your child attends on 6th to 8th they will be catered for with definitive decisions on accessing childcare provision being communicated from 6th onwards.
• We will also make provision for children who have any vulnerability. We will make decisions about what this means and communicate directly with you.
• Schools will be offering remote learning to all learners from 11th January. The provision in school will be similar to a homework club where there will be adults supervising, but not directly teaching. Teachers will be fully occupied organising remote learning for all children and young people. It is not the case that some pupils in school will be taught as normal and those at home will be learning remotely.
• If you meet the criteria for free school meals, payment will be made to you during the week beginning 11th January which will also cover 6th -8 th January. Currently the payment is £15 a week and this payment only applies to school aged children whose parents meet qualifying criteria which are income related. This will be reduced by £3 for each day a child is physically present in school. Provision in school is likely to be a packed lunch. School meal arrangements will be communicated from the school, but on 6th – 8 th if you are entitled to childcare, please provide a packed lunch for your child.
• Our plans to hold prelims and key assessments in January will now be reviewed with new dates to be confirmed. Given that our learners will not return to school until 18th January the earliest we would be likely to hold prelims would be Thursday 21st January. However we do not wish to commit to specific dates at this stage in light of the uncertainty of the current situation. Please do not worry about this though, prelims and assessments will be planned to take account of this and to minimise additional pressure on learners.
Please be assured we will do everything possible to keep you updated on any further changes. Schools have been planning for the possibility of remote learning and are well prepared. Once schools close, please follow South Ayrshire Council on Facebook and Twitter for further updates. Thank you once again for your patience and understanding in very challenging times.
Following the First Minister’s announcement on Saturday 19 th December we want to update you on what will happen in January when your child would normally return to school.
• The First Minister has extended the Christmas holiday period to Monday 11th January 2021.
• From Monday 11th January schools will work remotely and there will be no in-school teaching taking place until 18th January at the earliest.
• Childcare provision will be made for children of key workers in schools from the 6th of January. The 6th – 8th will be childcare only and from the 11th January provision will be made for childcare and learning in schools for children of key workers.
• You will need to apply for this service here https://beta.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/article/19723/ Applications need to be completed by 30th December to allow us to plan for the return in January. It is possible that we will not have processed all childcare requests by 6th January. If your child attends on 6th to 8th they will be catered for with definitive decisions on accessing childcare provision being communicated from 6th onwards.
• We will also make provision for children who have any vulnerability. We will make decisions about what this means and communicate directly with you.
• Schools will be offering remote learning to all learners from 11th January. The provision in school will be similar to a homework club where there will be adults supervising, but not directly teaching. Teachers will be fully occupied organising remote learning for all children and young people. It is not the case that some pupils in school will be taught as normal and those at home will be learning remotely.
• If you meet the criteria for free school meals, payment will be made to you during the week beginning 11th January which will also cover 6th -8 th January. Currently the payment is £15 a week and this payment only applies to school aged children whose parents meet qualifying criteria which are income related. This will be reduced by £3 for each day a child is physically present in school. Provision in school is likely to be a packed lunch. School meal arrangements will be communicated from the school, but on 6th – 8 th if you are entitled to childcare, please provide a packed lunch for your child.
• Our plans to hold prelims and key assessments in January will now be reviewed with new dates to be confirmed. Given that our learners will not return to school until 18th January the earliest we would be likely to hold prelims would be Thursday 21st January. However we do not wish to commit to specific dates at this stage in light of the uncertainty of the current situation. Please do not worry about this though, prelims and assessments will be planned to take account of this and to minimise additional pressure on learners.
Please be assured we will do everything possible to keep you updated on any further changes. Schools have been planning for the possibility of remote learning and are well prepared. Once schools close, please follow South Ayrshire Council on Facebook and Twitter for further updates. Thank you once again for your patience and understanding in very challenging times.
Communications
- Parent/Carer Update from Mr Docherty 22nd Dec
- Parent/Carer letter 21st December 2020 from Mr Hutchison (Depute Chief Executive and Director - People)
Updated 22nd December 2020
