Inclusion Scotland has launched their new follow-up survey on social care support during COVID-19. The previous survey in April found that many disabled people had lost social care support during COVID-19; this follow-up aims to understand and build an accurate picture of why this happened. The deadline for responses is 12pm on Monday 27th July.
News & Events
SBPE Second Online Event: “Vocational Pathways to Industry”
Forth Valley Developing the Young Workforce’s (DYW) next “Scotland’s Biggest Parent’s Evenings” online event takes place Tuesday 21st July, 7pm – 7:30pm. “Vocational Pathways to Industry” is aimed at parents and carers whose young people have just left school; these young people are also encouraged to attend.
Webinars for Families: Supporting Children and Young People with ASN
Children in Scotland is running a series of webinars throughout the summer for parents and carers on supporting children and young people with additional support needs (ASN).(Professionals are also welcome.) The next sessions are: “Supporting children/teens with ASN to manage health anxieties” on Monday 20th July, 3pm – 4:30pm; “Understanding children’s rights and additional support requirements” on Thursday 23rd July, 10am – 12pm; “Supporting children/teens with ASN with their transition back to schooling” on Friday 31st July, 3pm – 4:30pm. Tickets for each session are free, though there are options to add donations.
Scottish Government’s Framework for Re-Opening Schools
On Tuesday 23rd June, Deputy First Minister John Swinney spoke before the Scottish Parliament and announced plans to re-open Scottish schools 7 weeks later, on Tuesday 11th August. Mr Swinney noted that while the plan is to re-open Scottish schools fulltime, this has to be achieved safely, and remains conditional and dependent upon ongoing scientific and health advice, as part of a wider approach.
Children’s Social Distancing Guidance Changes in Phase 3
As Scotland is now in Phase 3 of recovery, children under 12 years old can now play with their friends without having to social distance, or keep 2 metres apart. They also do not need to keep 2 metres apart from older children or adults outside of their household (unless these people are in the increased risk category). Children can now meet up to 15 friends from up to 4 households outdoors, or up to 8 friends from up to 2 households indoors. Children over 12 years old still need to socially distance at this time.
