Schools back

Schools in Scotland will reopen in full in August, the First Minister has announced. But with pupils having been away from school for almost five months, she said that some councils may adopt a phased approach to the return.

So my children can return to school but I can’t go to work in case one of the dogs I work with infects a person? Is this for real?

Stef Spode

My dog walker and kennels have been open for weeks.

Tracy Ecclestone

This is wonderful news! Much work is needed to keep all safe.

Marion Peden

And if she gets it wrong? She bears the responsibility.

Catriona Petrie

No, she doesn’t. She never does. Case in point care homes.

Criticised if FM opens schools fully... criticised if she doesn’t open schools fully... some people are never satisfied.

Alan Bendall

We in Scotland continue to get invaluable information from Nicola in her briefings. I can’t see why anyone would not feel grateful for her handling of this pandemic.

Jane Mccann

She announced that they were returning to school but I did not hear her commit to how the children were to be kept safe. How can distancing work, what about toilets? They are not to take a school bag but they are having to take a packed lunch. She does not seem to be convinced about the need for testing of teachers or children.

Sheila Glover

Even our kids that went back in June only had fifteen to a class; only two year groups went back.

Victoria Louise Ellen Baker

The councils have had