Day: September 12, 2018

School trips? Book ATOL protection or parents could be out of pocket

Teachers and parents in Scotland are today being advised to check that any school trips involving air travel, booked for the coming academic year, are fully protected by the ATOL scheme. The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which runs ATOL, is making the call as schools start organising class trips for the coming months. Continue reading School trips? Book ATOL protection or parents could be out of pocket

Physical activity programme expanded

Older people in care are to get the support they need to increase their activity levels and improve their quality of life. An investment of £730,000 will allow the Care About Physical Activity programme (CAPA) to be expanded across Scotland and builds on previous Scottish Government funding of almost £1 million. Continue reading Physical activity programme expanded

School uniforms: Every Council meets £100 clothing grant pledge

Every council in Scotland has delivered on an agreement that all eligible families will be able to receive a grant of at least £100 to cover the cost of school uniforms.       Continue reading School uniforms: Every Council meets £100 clothing grant pledge