Stewart Stevenson MSP Welcomes Home Learning Guidance

Banffshire and Buchan Coast MSP, Stewart Stevenson, has welcomed the publication of new guidance to support the home learning of children and young people during the new term.

It aims to build on the significant amount of positive work that has already been undertaken by teachers and education professionals across the North-east to support learning at home, as well as the advice and resources that are already available.

The guidance covers three key areas:

• Learning and teaching at home
• Parental involvement and engagement
• Support for teachers and school leaders

Commenting Mr Stevenson said:

“Teachers have already worked phenomenally hard to provide continuity of care for vulnerable children and to children of key workers as part of the country’s COVID-19 emergency response, while also providing access to online learning for the majority of children who are not in schools.

“At this stage, and given the unprecedented situation we find ourselves in, we don’t know yet when North-east schools will be able to reopen and it’s right that we don’t rush to do so until it is deemed safe.

“However for many teachers and students this comes with a great deal of uncertainty and worry about the impact on their education, so both must be supported to ensure learning can continue.

“While we do not expect teachers, parents and families to replicate schools or classrooms, it’s great to see the Scottish Government working with all partners in Scotland’s education system to protect pupils’ wellbeing, and ensure learning can continue appropriately, wherever possible.”