Coronavirus - Resources & Updates

Useful information for young people, parents and families about Covid symptoms and  testing:

ParentClub is aimed at parents but explains how covid and testing can be explained to children, helpful links:

• Does my child need a covid-19 test? (this has been on the back to school page for a while)
• Covid testing for staff and pupils – this page explains process and links to videos and help
• Scottish schools and coronavirus

YoungScot is primarily aimed at young people. Helpful links:

• (video) How to do a nasal & throat swab lateral flow test video
• What to expect from a Covid-19 test
• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Jargonbuster (really helpful for young people)

Letters to Parents

2022-05 - ELC COVID Guidance

2022-05 - Revised School Guidance

2022-03-21 - Letter to Parents and Carers from Jason Leitch National Clinical Director(vA54843187)

2021-09-09 - Letter to schools - CEO

2021-08-22 - Warn and Inform - Strontian Primary

2021-06-24 - Summer Thank You - CEO N.GRANT

2021-05-04 - Inset days Letter from Chief Exec for Ed

2021-01 - Parents and Carers - HC Remote Learning Guiance

2020-12-22 - Ltr to Parents-Carers - Changes to Start of Term -HC Chief Executive Officer

2020-12-17 - Ltr to Parents-Carers - HC Chief Executive Officer

2020-10-08 Ltr to Parents-Carers - Nicky Grant (CEO)

2020-08-03 Ltr to Parents-Carers - Full-time return to school - HC Head of Education

2020-07-30 - HC FAQ's - Highland Schools to re-open for pupils on 12th August 2020

2020-06-26 - HC Ltr to Parents-Carers - Executive Chief Officer

2020-06-25 - Ltr to Parents-Carers - Head of Education

2020-06-04 - Ltr to Parents-Carers - Return to School - HC Chief Executive Officer

2020-03-16 - Highland Council Letter - Schools Coronavirus

2020-06-16 - Senior Letter from Head of Education

Free School Meals

Who is entitled to receive the voucher?

Following Scottish Government guidance, vouchers can be given to children in P1-P3 who receive School Clothing Grants and all children in P4 – S6 who are entitled to Free School Meals.

Children in Early Years who are eligible will also be supported during this time.  Further details will be issued to families shortly

I think I am entitled for School Clothing Grants and/or Free School Meals.  How do I apply?

If your circumstances have changed, or you have not previously applied for a School Clothing Grant or Free School Meals, then you can apply online by clicking the following link:- 

Free School Meals FAQ 

Some Useful Links

Coronavirus Parent Club		REACH Learning and Support
Coping Calander		NHS Inform COVID-19
		Ewen's Rooom
Mindheart - Coronavirus Book for Children                                 PDF Download		Clear your Head Campaign
Scottish Mediation Pack