Schools expected to reopen in August

The Scottish Government has announced schools are expected to reopen in August subjected with evidence of progress with the on-going pandemic.

In documents published today, it said: “Planning for children to return to school under a blended model of part-time in-school teaching and part-time in-home learning”.

Schools are expected to reopen on the 11th of August, providing with evidence of progress with the pandemic.

The plan is dependent on medical advice, PPE being available and a reliable test, trace and isolate strategy. Lockdown restrictions are to be relaxed from 28 May, if numbers continue to fall.

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