Advice for home learning released by Scottish Government

The Scottish Government has published new guidance to support the home learning of children and young people while schools are shut due to the Coronavirus pandemic.

The guidance covers learning and teaching at home: this includes support for digital learning; children who are likely to be disproportionately impacted; and learners with additional support needs.

It covers parental involvement and engagement: this includes details of local and national support and how local authorities/schools will require a different approach to being updated on a child’s development.

The guidance also covers support for teachers and school leaders: including advice on learning resources; supporting pupils’ and staff health and wellbeing; and on leading colleagues and teams during this period.

Deputy First Minister John Swinney said: “While we do not expect teachers, parents and families to replicate schools or classrooms, we are committed to working with all partners in Scotland’s education system to protect pupils’ wellbeing, and ensure learning can continue in an appropriate way, wherever possible.

“The guidance is aimed at those working in our education system. We are working closely with the National Parent Forum of Scotland (NPFS) on further advice, aimed specifically at parents and carers, which will be published in the coming days.”