Scotland's schools 'set for August return'

Mr Swinney told MSPs today that the picture looks more positive than when the blended learning plan was drawn up [View email online]( [News]( [Sport]( [Arts and Culture]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [The Scotsman] Jun 23, 2020 Good afternoon everyone, Education Secretary and Deputy First Minister John Swinney today announced that, provided the coronavirus continues to be suppressed, Scotland's schools will reopen fully from 11 August. The blended learning approach will be retained as a contingency plan. Here's the rest of today's key news... - Four more people - who had a positive test - have died with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours - Nicola Sturgeon has sought advice on the two metre rule and will consider changes once she has reviewed the guidance - Scotland's Chief medical officer Dr Gregor Smith says antibody tests should not be offered "on-demand" - Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the House of Commons that the two metre guidance will change to "one plus" on 4 July A message from the editorial director While I have your attention, I also have an important request to make of you. With the coronavirus lockdown having a major impact on many of our advertisers - and consequently the revenue we receive - we are more reliant than ever on you taking out a digital subscription. Subscribe to scotsman.com and enjoy unlimited access to Scottish news and information online and on our app. With a digital subscription, you can read more than 5 articles, see fewer ads, enjoy faster load times, and get access to exclusive newsletters and content. Visit [( now to sign up. Our journalism costs money and we rely on advertising, print and digital revenues to help to support them. By supporting us, we are able to support you in providing trusted, fact-checked content for this website. Joy Yates, Editorial Director [Scottish schools reopening: John Swinney confirms ALL children to return to class full time in August]( Mr Swinney told MSPs today that the picture looks more positive than when the blended learning plan was drawn up [{$escapedtitle}]( [Subscribe to The Scotsman today!]( [Article Image]( [What John Swinney said about reopening Scotland's schools]( Deputy First Minister John Swinney updates the Scottish Parliament on plans to reopen schools: [Article Image]( [Nicola Sturgeon to give more details about easing of lockdown on Wednesday]( Nicola Sturgeon has said she will be announcing dates for moving to the next phases of the Scottish Government's route map out of lockdown on Wednesday. [Article Image]( [Scottish care worker in 'second Covid-19 positive test' after recovering from disease]( A care home worker on the Isle of Skye who had recovered from Covid-19 has tested positive for the infection for a second time, according to the island's MP, Ian Blackford. [Article Image]( [Scottish health boards urged to use antibody tests amid immunity concerns]( Health boards have been advised by the Chief Medical Officer (CMO) to focus on using coronavirus (Covid-19) antibody tests to improve understanding of the virus and in the clinical management of patients. [Article Image]( ['We're going to have to learn to live with this disease', says Scotland's national clinical director]( Professor Jason Leitch said early coronavirus decisions were made with ‘best of intentions’ – but stressed that if he could change anything he would have spent more time explaining what the virus would mean for the elderly. [View more Coronavirus news]( Please note Due to the unprecedented nature of the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic we have launched this new daily newsletter to keep you up to date with the latest official information and advice. How to opt out of these emails We are sending these daily Coronavirus email bulletins in addition to our daily newsletter emails. If you would like to opt out of only these additional Public Interest emails, and continue to receive your regular daily newsletters, please [click here](. You have received this email as you have an account on The Scotsman, published by JPIMedia Publishing Ltd. To manage your individual newsletter preferences with us, please [click here]( and log in to your account. Alternatively you can [update]( your email preferences to choose the types of emails you receive from JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, or [unsubscribe]( from all future emails. JPIMedia Publishing Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales with registered number 11499982, having its registered address at 1, King Street, London, England, EC2V 8AU, United Kingdom. We will process your personal data in accordance with our [privacy policy](.