Perthshire North MSP John Swinney has admitted reopening schools in early February would be a “tall order”. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon had previously promised parents and teachers the situation would be reviewed in mid-January with the aim of getting all pupils back in class at the start of next month.Dog rescue centre bracing itself for post lockdown influx of unwanted petsHowever, education secretary Mr Swinney said earlier today (January 15) that ministers would meet on Tuesday to discuss the issue before making a statement in parliament.
He signalled that schools, including those in Perth and Kinross, could remain shut for the majority of pupils for a while longer.
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