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Letter from Minister to Parents and Carers relating to new school year - August 2021

Letter from Minister to Parents and Carers relating to new school year - August 2021


Posted: Thu 26 Aug 2021


To help ensure that the new academic year is as safe, productive and enjoyable as possible for all concerned, my Department has revised its COVID-19 guidance to schools on 18 August available here. This revised guidance reflects the decisions made by the Executive in relation to the new term, in line with the more general relaxation of measures in wider society. As there is still a high level of underlying infection in the community, we cannot yet remove all of the protective measures that have been in place. However, the guidance will allow schools and education settings to develop local strategies that is best suited to them.

Click here to download the letter in full: Letter from Minister to Parents and Carers relating to new school year - August 2021

Date published: 26 August 2021

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