Thousands of students in Scotland will be tested for coronavirus (COVID-19) under plans to allow those wishing to return home at the end of term, to do so safely. The majority of eligible children are now receiving the full 1,140 hours of funded early learning and childcare (ELC) and more than 80% are receiving more than 600 hours. The Scottish Government's budget will be published on 28 January 2021, Finance Secretary Kate Forbes has announced. Read all the week's stories and more |