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COVID-19: Information for the education sector

This page includes information and advice from Scottish and UK Governments for the education sector.

Scottish Government COVID-19 Strategic Framework

10 August 2021 (update): Scottish Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19): universities, colleges and community learning and development providers - Guidance for operations in AY 2021-2022.
22 June 2021: Scottish Government - Coronavirus (COVID-19): Scotland's Strategic Framework update.
18 March 2021: Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science - Letter to university principals on Coronavirus (COVID-19): Strategic Framework Update and Phased Return of University Students [PDF].
18 March 2021: Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science - Letter to college principals on Coronavirus (COVID-19): Strategic Framework Update and Phased Return of College Students [PDF].
3 March 2021: Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science - Letter to University and College Principals following First Ministers’ statement to Parliament on current COVID-19 restrictions [PDF].
23 February 2021: Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science - Strategic Framework and return of colleges and universities [PDF]

Universities UK – Coronavirus hub.
Jisc – Coronavirus hub.
Advance HE: Briefing Note [PDF] to support universities and colleges: Supporting Staff & Students Experiencing Gender-based Violence (GBV) During the COVID-19 Crisis.