Education bosses have been praised for work to support pupils after schools closed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
All schools and early years centres were asked to produce plans to ensure continuity of learning and teaching prior to the closure.
NAC’s educational psychology service also put together advice on the importance of doing activities that promote curiosity and build positive relationships and shared with staff to support learning.
Learners across primary and secondary stages received online resources through Glow, the national online learning environment, and other platforms.
Those unable to access digital platforms were given paper-based learning packs to engage in learning.
Resources are not intended to be compulsory but provided to support and enhance learning at this difficult time.
NAC also created six childcare hubs for the children of key workers and vulnerable youngsters.
Gayle Gorman, HM Chief Inspector of Education and Chief Executive of Education Scotland, said: “The work which NAC has been doing is an excellent example of how local authorities can adapt to a completely new way of working to ensure that learning continues for children and young people. I want to thank the council, the teachers and the support staff.”
Cllr John Bell, Cabinet Member for Education, said: “The home packs are there to support and enhance what they are doing at home, and parents can dip in and out of them in a way that suits their child’s needs, interests and learning preferences.”
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