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Councillor Eagle sought clarification on whether all partner nurseries were being provided with lateral flow tests as he had received concerns that some nurseries had still not received any.
In response the Senior Project Manager (ELC) confirmed that the supply of Lateral Flow Tests had been distributed on a phased basis.
Phase 1 were all local authority nurseries and those private nurseries in Council primary schools. Phase 2 were all private and third sector nurseries. He further added that all nurseries had now received lateral flow tests.
Councillor Ross sought clarification on whether face to face teaching from S1 and S2 pupils will recommence after the Easter holidays.
In response, the Depute Chief Executive (Education, Communities and Organisational Development) confirmed that an announcement by the Scottish Government on social distancing in schools was due on 6 April 2021 so no confirmation could be given until after the announcement.
Councillor Allan requested an update on access to the new Lossiemouth High School for the community groups who currently use the old building.
In response, the Head of Education Resources and Communities confirmed that work is ongoing to identify the spaces available for the groups who currently use the facilities however, access cannot be given until after the restrictions have been lifted which is anticipated to be the end of April.