Publication - Impact assessment
Temporary closures of schools and nurseries - statutory guidance update: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment for updated statutory guidance for the Schools (Consultation) (Scotland) Act 2010 on the temporary closure of schools and council‑run early learning and childcare settings ("mothballing") .
Step 7 – publishing your ICIA
This completed ICIA will be published in line with Step 7 of Annex B of the ICIA guidance, demonstrating how island impacts have been considered.
- Screening ICIA completed by: Emma Davidson, Position Policy Officer
- Signature and date: Emma Davidson 13 May 2026
- ICIA authorised by: Alison Taylor
- Position: Deputy Director, Governance, Digital and Infrastructure Division
- Signature and date: Alison Taylor, 20 May 2026
Contact
Email: schoolclosure@gov.scot