Decision details

The Committee gave consideration to a progress and statistical update report on the

Primary Schools in Bute and Cowal for the 2019/2020 session.

The Education Officer provided a verbal update on how the response to the pandemic and return to schools had been managed. The approach had been facilitated by a well-developed and strong online and social media presence. This has been recognised nationally as a model of good practice.  Discussion focused on how creative advertising of teacher posts and marketing of schools could encourage families to re-locate to Argyll and Bute.

Decision

The Bute and Cowal Area Committee;

1.    considered the content of the report; and

2.    commended the work of all teaching, support staff and Officers who had developed new ways of working to support pupils and parents in response to Covid-19.

(Reference: Report by Executive Director with responsibility for Education Services dated 1 September 2020, submitted)