Schools and early childhood centres

Coronavirus (COVID-19) updates on what's happening in East Ayrshire schools and early childhood centres.

First Minister update

The First Minister provided an update to Parliament today, Tuesday 3 August, regarding moving beyond Level 0, changes to self-isolation rules and mitigations planned for educational settings. 

Wellbeing guide

Help and advice on supporting worries children might have about school.

• Top tips for parents and carers
• Wellbeing renewal guide (PDF 1.03Mb) 
• Staying safe in school handbook for pupils (PDF 797Kb)
• Common cold and COVID-19 symptoms

School updates

We will make sure that all parents, carers and staff are kept informed with information about their child’s school/ECC by using the following platforms:

• School app from the school/ECC that your child/children attend
• East Ayrshire Council Stay Connected system:  https://eastayrshi.re/stayconnected
• East Ayrshire Council Twitter account:  @eastayrshire
• East Ayrshire Education Twitter account:  @eaceducation

We thank all parents, carers and pupils for their understanding in these exceptional circumstances.

Early learning and childcare

The latest information and advice about early learning and childcare:

• Early learning and childcare
• Early learning and childcare places
• Early learning and childcare increased hours

Useful links

Scottish Government

• Latest news from Scottish Government
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Scotland
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): childcare closures and emergency provision
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for Infant Feeding Service
• Coronavirus (COVID-19): supplementary national child protection guidance

UK Government

• Education, universities and childcare

Other links

• Scottish Qualifications Authority
• Ayrshire College
• Parent Club
• COSLA - COVID-19 information
• Young Scot