Covid-19 (Education)

Part of the debate – in the Scottish Parliament at on 19 March 2020.

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Photo of Clare Adamson Clare Adamson Scottish National Party

I thank the cabinet secretary for his statement and the commitment on the funding to deliver Government commitments from the private sector.

Can we have a bit more detail about the advice that will be given when people are being asked to change their practices? We do not want to move the risk that is associated with keeping the schools open into a different place in the community. What advice will be given to private nurseries, after-school clubs and childminders, who might be expanding or changing their model of working from today?

What impact—if any—will there be on parents who enter into pooling arrangements for their childcare under legislation on disclosure or child protection?