Falkirk Council's back to school rules - no school bags and no breakfast clubs

During an online meeting with interested parents earlier tonight, Robert Naylor gave details of what pupils could expect to find when they came back to the classroom after months away.

The main changes were the ban on school bags for primary school children, who will not be able to bring their own pencil cases to class either – equipment will be supplied for them and there will be no sharing between youngsters.

Lunch boxes are also on the banned list, with any packed lunches having to be carried in disposable bags. Lunches will be eaten in class with classmates and not in the dinner hall with other pupils.

Water bottles can still be carried to school.

There will also be no breakfast clubs in place for the first two weeks of term, but children will be given a breakfast where required.

According to Mr Naylor, gym will take place outside and more details about what days gym will take place will be forthcoming.

It’s not all about restrictions, however, as Falkirk Council revealed its digital inclusion will be rolling out – with delivery of devices and broadband for all pupils in primary five and above on its way.

Visit www.falkirk.gov.uk for more information.