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Coronavirus (COVID 19): Advisory Sub-Group on Education and Children’s Issues minutes: 16 October 2020

Published: 22 October 2020
Directorate: Learning Directorate
Topic: Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland, Education
Date of meeting: 16 October 2020

Minutes from the thirteenth meeting of the COVID-19 Advisory Group held on Friday 16 October 2020.

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1. The sub-group reviewed the evidence and experience of school reopening to date, together with fresh scientific evidence including on the role of children in COVID-19 transmission.

2. The sub-group were commissioned to review all their existing advice in the light of this evidence and consider whether it should be maintained, strengthened / augmented, or relaxed.

3. Members reviewed each piece of published advice in turn, focussing on physical distancing in schools / ELC, use of face coverings in schools / ELC, movement between settings, and PE, drama and music. Updated sub-group advice would inform development of updated schools re-opening guidance. The sub-group highlighted the importance of compliance with school re-opening guidance.

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