Schools are set to close at the end of the week but will remain open to children of key workers who cannot be cared for at home.
In Scotland, “hubs” will be set up by local councils which will provide care for kids whose parents are considered "critical" for the response to coronavirus.
But who are these key workers and what is the plan for these hubs?The UK government has already published a list of key workers, including health and social care, education and transport staff.
But in Scotland, local authorities are being asked to draw up the list themselves. This means it is up to the local council to create a tailored list – and it may differ from place to place due to the “the diverse range of localities” in the country.It is not