Councillors were told COVID had a 'significant impact' on the development of some children starting primary school this August
Perth and Kinross Council has agreed £636,000 more funding to provide extra support for the increased number of incoming primary one pupils with additional support needs.
The report put before councillors - approved by PKC's strategic lead for Education and Learning Sheena Devlin - requested the committee "approve the draw down of Early Learning and Childcare reserves of £393,000 in financial year 2024/25 and £243,000 in financial year 2025/26 to provide additional support in P1 For session 2024/25".
The report said: "It is not anticipated that the same level of need will manifest in the following year and as such do not consider that the same approach will be required at that time." Ms Devlin said there had been a "significant impact on particular groups of young people" whose development was affected by having limited opportunities to interact with wider groups of other youngsters and adults due to COVID restrictions.
"And for toddlers that whole bit of being in with other children and learning how to take turns, take your time and not need instant gratification and an immediate response from an adult before you might start playing out."
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