Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the latest Scottish Government update in guidance on the wearing of face coverings inside schools. Following the latest scientific and public health advice, including World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, face coverings should now (unless exemptions apply) be worn: in secondary schools, by adults and all pupils moving around the school,... Continue Reading →
On Demand Covid Testing Now Available for Teachers
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed the announcement that teachers, nursery and school staff can now be tested for Covid-19 on demand if they feel that they have been placed at risk of infection, even if they show no symptoms. The step has been taken to provide extra assurance for staff as children return to schools... Continue Reading →
Active Travel Encouraged As Schools Return
Ruth Maguire MSP has encouraged residents to consider active travel options as extra pressure on road networks is anticipated with children and young people returning to school. Schools across Scotland are welcoming pupils back this week following scientific advice to the Scottish Government which permits their safe reopening. A new campaign has been launched to... Continue Reading →
Changes to Shielding Advice for Children and Young People
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new evidence which indicates that a large percentage of children and young people may no longer need to shield. A review by the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health regarding Covid-19 states that the majority of children with conditions including asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, and kidney disease do not need... Continue Reading →
More Money for North Ayrshire Schools and Nurseries as SNP Boost Education Spending
Ruth Maguire MSP has welcomed new figures showing spending on education in North Ayrshire rose by £4.9 million last year. The figures show councils spent £547 million more on education in 2019-20 than the previous year - a real terms spending increase of 8% across Scotland. The increase was driven in large part by the... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP Welcomes Return to Full-Time Schooling
Commenting on today’s announcement from the Scottish Government that schools will return full-time in August, without distancing, if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing the coronavirus – Ruth Maguire MSP for Cunninghame South said: “Thanks to the united effort of people here in North Ayrshire and across Scotland, who have stuck to government advice... Continue Reading →
Ruth Maguire MSP (SNP) 