January 18, 2021 – Policy Scotland

Scottish Government equity report examines school closure impact

Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland, Education, Children and Families, Inequalities, Network for Social and Educational Equity, NewsBy Social Sciences Communications January 18, 2021

The Scottish Government’s equity audit examines the impact of COVID-19 on children from disadvantaged backgrounds, focusing particularly on the closure of the school buildings.

Achieving equity post-COVID-19?

Briefing, Education, Children and Families, Inequalities, Irene Bell, Professor Chris ChapmanBy Social Sciences Communications January 18, 2021

Paper exploring some of the key medium and longer-term considerations for educational decision makers who are attempting to create more equitable education systems post-pandemic.

The impact of COVID-19 on families, children and young people in South Lanarkshire

Children's Neighbourhoods Scotland, Dr Claire Bynner, Dr Jennifer McLean, Dr Maureen McBride, Dr Sarah Ward, Dr Sarah Weakley, Education, Children and Families, Poverty, Research project - outputs, Research reportBy Social Sciences Communications January 18, 2021

This research by CNS explores the unequal impacts of COVID-19 and how these have been experienced by families, children and young people in high poverty neighbourhoods in South Lanarkshire.