Some Scots pupils could be back in school for just two days a week when the new term gets underway in August, MSPs have heard.
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| | | | | Two-day school week for some Scots pupils after August return, MSPs told | | | | | | Some Scots pupils could be back in school for just two days a week when the new term gets underway in August, MSPs have heard. | | | | |
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