Children return to classrooms across Glasgow next week for the first time in months.
And as families make final preparations for the big day, it's understandable they have some concerns.
The Scottish Government has published a list of frequently asked questions designed to reassure children and their carers.
Here are some of the key points:
Full-time lessons
Some schools may have a phased return from August 11, but all children will be full-time by August 18. Your school will let you know.
Safety
Strict hygiene rules will be enforced with regular hand washing, especially when entering and leaving the building and before and after eating and using the toilet.
Classrooms will be well ventilated and there will be more time for outdoor learning where possible.
Physical distancing
Primary school children do not need to distance themselves from each other. However, wherever possible, teachers, staff and other adults should stay two metres away from each other, and from the children. This may not apply to P1 and P2 children and some children with additional support needs, but measures will still be taken to keep them and their carers at home and school safe.
In secondary schools children will be enouraged to physically distance as much as possible.
Face coverings
No, children will not be expected to wear them unless they have been advised to or prefer to do so. This could change for staff and older children if coronavirus cases rise at the school.
School uniforms
They should be worn and laundered as usual.
Coronavirus symptoms
Anyone with symptoms, or who has had contact with someone with symptoms should not attend school. They will be asked to return home and be tested. If they need to isolate schools have plans in place to support learning.
School changes
Changes may be made to to the S1 to S3 school timetable so that year groups and classes can stay together in the same area, meaning children will move around buildings and classrooms less.
There may be some changes to lessons with lots of practical activity that usually require pupils to share equipment but generally these subjects will still be taught.
PE and music
These may not be available immediately when they go back. They will be reintroduced during the term once guidelines on how to do it safely have been developed.
Lunchtime
Schools may introduce staggered break and lunch times. This means that children may have their lunch at slightly different times and in smaller groups.
Exams
The Scottish Qualification Authority have planned a full timetable of exams for next year.
Breakfast clubs and after-school care
Measures will be taken to ensure that children who attend these groups are kept safe and that the chance for the virus to spread is minimised.
After-school clubs
At first, after-school clubs like sports clubs, bands, choirs and other groups probably won’t be running, but will be reintroduced later in the term.
Getting to and from school
Where possible your child should travel to and from school on foot, bike or scooter while maintaining physical distance.
If your child uses public transport they should follow current guidelines and wear a face covering while they travel, if they are aged five or over.
Because school buses are treated as part of the school, if your child travels on a school bus they likely won’t have to wear a face covering, but there will be enhanced hygiene measures in place.
Dropping off and picking up
Schools will be in touch to let you know these arrangements.
Keeping in touch
Schools are discouraging visitors, but still want to hear from you if you have any concerns or suggestions.
Parents' evenings
You will receive report cards and phone calls to let you know how they’re doing. While parents’ evenings won’t happen in the same way, your child’s school will make sure they take place in a way that allows physical distancing.
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