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Dundee pupils start new timetables online as schools remain closed

Children and families services convener Stewart Hunter.
Children and families services convener Stewart Hunter.

Schools remain closed but senior pupils in Dundee will start a new academic year this week.

Timetables have changed for teens in S3 and above, to allow them to start studying their new subjects through online learning.

Most schools have been closed since March 20 but eight buildings in the city have been turned into community support centres for the children of key workers.

Activities including sessions from the instrumental music service are also being provided at the centres.

Dundee City Council children and families convener, Stewart Hunter, praised families and school staff for their efforts during the crisis.

He said: “I have been hugely impressed by the creativity and enthusiasm that has been shown by all our nursery and school staff during the school closures.

“Through innovative and imaginative use of technology and online resources, as well as paper versions, they are keeping up learning and a sense of belonging.

“This is helping children and families get through these difficult times.

“The timetable change in secondary school will help give these young people a sense of momentum on their educational journey and I would like to thank everyone who has helped to make the arrangements and put them in place.

“I am aware that there is anxiety around what will be happening around exam results, but I would ask that everyone waits until the SQA completes its process around these matters.

“The council, alongside nurseries and schools, will continue to keep families informed about developments.”