Serious child protection allegations have been made by parents, who claim they were forced to remove their children with additional support needs from a Glasgow primary school. The Ferret has spoken to the parents of four children – aged six to nine – who attended St Charles’ Primary in Kelvinside in the last year and raised concerns. One child is still at the school. All have additional support needs including confirmed or suspected autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). Many of the complaints revolve around what parents claim is inappropriate use of seclusion. Three parents claimed their child was shut in a small gym changing room, which they say is used for storage.
SQA s ghost exams terrifying Scots schoolkids and affecting their mental health
The Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) had said they would reveal plans by the start of May
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Young disabled Scots left with âextremely challengingâ hardships due to coronavirus pandemic
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SQA slammed for failing students over complex appeal system pupils donât understand
Activists have criticised the Scottish Qualification Authority (SQA) over a consultation it held seeking pupilsâ views on plans.
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image captionChildren who travel to Scotland unaccompanied now do not have to self-isolate in a hotel
Children coming into Scotland to visit a parent have been made exempt from hotel quarantine rules.
The Scottish government has amended its managed isolation legislation after pressure from parents and the Scottish children s commissioner.
The 10-day hotel quarantine period has now been waived for children entering the country unaccompanied.
They will now isolate at home with their families.
Since 15 February, everyone entering Scotland from abroad has been forced to isolate in a hotel for 10 days.
Changed guidance
The cost of quarantine - about £2,400 for one adult and one child - plus the time it would use up during school holidays made shorter visits challenging.