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The ‘Arrangements for Re-opening Schools August 2020’  SNCT 20/76 has now been finalised. The SNCT document contains the following information Early return and leave dates Realignment of Session 2020/21 Pre-Existing Holiday Arrangements or Commitments Quarantine Arrangements Summer Retirals  The earlier ‘Emergency Provision’ SNCT 20/74 that included provisions for ‘Self-Isolation’ remain in place ‘Employees who are undergoing self-isolation as instructed by…

Health Protection Scotland (HPS) adviceHPS advice can be found at  https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/The most recent ‘Core COVID19 Information and Guidance for General (Non-Healthcare) Settings (version 4)’ can be downloaded here Scottish Government GuidanceThe Scottish Government guidance is very clear with the main message to ‘Stay at Home’ and ‘Work from Home’ where you can. If you, or a member of your…

Nicola Sturgeon, First Minister announced that all schools will reopen on 11 August and teachers would return to school towards the end of June to prepare for the new term. See details below. Recovery Route Map  Strategic Framework Reopening Schools  John Swinney, Deputy First Minister’s statement regarding the reopening of schools.  These arrangements were not…

The SNCT Teachers’ Side wrote to John Swinney, Deputy First Minister, urging caution in plans for reopening of schools. The position of all unions is that the safety of pupils and staff is and can only be the first consideration and that schools should reopen in August .  In  his response the Deputy First Minister…

Teacher Unions United on Schools Opening in AugustThe SNCT Teachers’ Side has written the John Swinney, Deputy First Minister, urging caution in plans for reopening of schools. The position of all unions is that the safety of pupils and staff is and can only be the first consideration.It appears to us, therefore, that there is…

COVID-19: Members UpdateThe situation with COVID-19 is changing constantly but the fundamental priority is keeping people safe. It is essential that everybody adheres to the Government guidance and do not put people at risk. Health Protection Scotland (HPS) adviceHPS advice can be found at  https://www.hps.scot.nhs.uk/a-to-z-of-topics/covid-19/The most recent ‘Core COVID-19 Information and Guidance for General (Non-Healthcare) Settings (version 4)’…

The situation is constantly changing and I would like to take the opportunity to give further information and advice.More detailed SSTA advice to members can be found on the SSTA website. Social Distancing: The latest Scottish Government advice on Coronavirus (COVID-19): social distancing in education and childcare settings can be found at https://www.gov.scot/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/pages/social-distancing/ SSTA Advice Schools must ensure…

The situation is constantly changing and I would like to take the opportunity to give further information and advice. The SSTA advice to members can be found on the SSTA website. School ClosuresPlease find link to latest SNCT circular 20/75 School Closures. I would like to highlight the following: Spring Break Community Hubs will be open over Spring Break for vulnerable…

Please find below a link to the latest SNCT Circular published 26 March. SNCT 20-75 SNCT School Closures COVID-19

The SSTA reaffirms the advice to members issued on Friday 20 March. Please follow this advice and all members will be supported in your actions by the SSTA. The first consideration for members must be your own personal safety. If you, or a member of your household, have any of the symptoms then you must follow…