Question reference: S5W-31509
- Asked by: Iain Gray, MSP for East Lothian, Scottish Labour
- Date lodged: 1 September 2020
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Current status: Answered by John Swinney on 10 September 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government what ongoing monitoring it will undertake of school pupils’ general wellbeing and the impact of (a) the use of face coverings, as recommended by WHO, and (b) other COVID-19 mitigation measures.
Answer
We are working with partners to monitor implementation of the agreed guidance carefully. The Health and Safety Executive have carried out 500 initial telephone sample checks and schools have achieved over 80% compliance rate. The HSE will be undertaking follow up visits where there are any areas of concern.
We seek regular feedback from partners via the Education Recovery Group about the experiences of pupils and staff in schools, and the way in which our guidance is being implemented in schools. Where there is a need to take action, either by updating our guidance or ensuring it is being given practical effect, we will work with partners to do so.