Aberdeen teachers union raises concerns over return to school announcement
Updated: 17/02/2021, 5:12 pm
A teachers union has called for a rethink on back to school plans after the First Minister announced a phased return for pupils next week.
Concerns have been raised by the Aberdeen branch of EIS over the move, which will see early learning and younger primary school children going back full-time from Monday.
Senior pupils who need to attend practical classes for exam purposes will also be allowed back to the classroom.
Aberdeen City branch secretary Ron Constable said: “Our primary school members for P1-P3 as well as our secondary school members will have concerns around their safety, particularly as there are now these more transmittable variants when the previous variant was already highly transmissible.
Colin Cameron, Owner of Kirkgate Bar.
However, some business leaders hope the introduction of Level three restrictions will encourage people to support local during the festive season.
Colin Cameron, who owns the Kirkgate Bar, The Bridge and Masada Bar, said pub bosses need customers, not support.
He said: “It’s a real disappointment for the hospitality industry in Aberdeen because we have done so well.
“In my three pubs, we are doing our best to ensure people have a substantial meal when they are having alcohol and are complying with the rules. Customers really appreciate what we are doing and the staff are all up for it.