PE lessons in Perth and Kinross schools can now be held indoors.
Education secretary and Perthshire North MSP John Swinney advised of the change in guidance at Friday’s daily briefing.
Updated guidance was published on November 2 as Scotland’s new five-level system came into force.
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The Scottish Government states that schools in local authority areas in levels one to three can now hold PE lessons indoors from November 2.
The Scottish Government report said: “Considering the changed position on infection and transmission rates, the evidence and experience of school reopening between August and October 2020, and recent scientific evidence, the sub-group has concluded that its advice on indoor physical education should remain broadly in line with advice in the community going forwards, in order to ensure consistency and better support compliance.
“From November 2, 2020, if staff complete risk assessments that reflect the most current advice (all risk assessments should be proportionate to the relevant protection level of the local area), and mitigations are in place, physical education can take place both indoors and outdoors.”
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Pupils in primary and secondary schools can now participate in contact and non-contact activities indoors and outdoors.
But for schools in an area in tier four, pupils can only participate in PE lesson activities that are non-contact and outdoors.”
A spokesperson for Perth and Kinross Council said the council would be adapting to the latest guidance - with new guidance also issued on October 30 on other practical subjects including drama and music.
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The PKC spokesperson said: “Perth and Kinross Council schools will be following the Scottish Government’s guidance on PE lessons in schools which was published on Friday, October 30 : https://www.education.gov.scot/improvement/covid-19-education-recovery/covid-19-return-to-educational-establishments/
“This now sets out the guidance for indoor PE in schools.
“We will be also be following the revised guidance on ventilation and heating in schools which mentions the need for individuals to wear warm clothes in the school environment if necessary. “
