Education Secretary John Swinney has published a summary of the scientific advice behind the plans to re-open schools and Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) settings.

Following on from the First Minister’s announcement (Thursday 21 May) outlining Scotland’s plans to slowly come out of lockdown, including information about schools and early learning and childcare (ELC) settings re-opening, new content has been added to the Parent Club website to help parents and carers work out what the changes mean for them and their families.

A message from James Carle, Scottish Care: "Scottish Care represents the largest group of independent sector social care providers across Scotland delivering residential care, nursing care, day care, care at home and housing support services. This includes private, not for profit and charitable organisations.

EYS is committed to ensuring that our members are supported during these unprecedented times. In light of this, we have undertaken a short survey in order to ascertain how best to provide support and assistance during these uncertain times.

The Scottish Government has issued guidance on childcare closures and emergency provision in light of the Coranavirus (Covid-19) outbreak.

Early Years Scotland has prepared a message for members in response to the announcement yesterday (30 March) that the Scottish Government has had to postpone the implementation of the expansion in Early Learning and Childcare (ELC) entitlement to 1140 hours.