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In the video message below, Consultant in Public Health Medicine, Dr. Abigail Collins discusses the return to in person learning in primary schools:
Below are guidance and videos we have created with some back to school advice for parents and children attending primary and post primary school. You are encouraged to watch these videos with your child before they return to school.
To access the Irish Sign Language version of the video below click here.
To access the Irish Sign Language version of the video below click here.
Returning to Primary Schools Junior Infants to 2nd Class - Advice for parents
Advice for parents during COVID-19
DownloadIn the video message below, Consultant in Public Health Medicine Dr Abigail Collins talks about how to ensure the safe return of special schools and classes:
Everyone has been working very hard to ensure a safe reopening of schools for staff, students and their families.
Most students will be looking forward to going back to school and will feel happy and excited. Some may feel a little anxious about returning. That’s a normal response at a time of change. Most will settle back in soon once they get used to the new rules and routines.
For more information and a downloadable flyer click here.
Up to date information on what to do if your child has symptoms of coronavirus, how to get urgent medical help if your child is unwell and how to protect your child from the coronavirus can be found here.
Listen to expert advice from Dr Abigail Collins on what to do if your child has been in close contact with someone else who has COVID-19 in school or childcare.
For more information go to www.hse.ie/cvdsch
The HSE have published A parent’s guide to close contacts. This guide sets out what to expect when your child has been told they are a close contact of Covid-19 in school.
NEPS psychologists have developed advice and resources for parents, students and school staff as they return to school following school closure due to COVID-19. Access wellbeing advice and resources during COVID-19 here.
Parents Guide - Supporting your child's daily routine while schools are closed
Tips for parents on supporting daily routines
Stay active and connected
Stay positive and informed
The following is a list of supports and resources available for parents as schools reopen and students settle in.
Guidance for parents/ guardians on supporting continuity of learning can be found here and is available in multiple languages.
The videos below for Traveller and Roma parents include advice and support while schools are closed and were produced in collaboration with Pavee Point Traveller & Roma Centre.
Here is some guidance on key issues relating to school reopening that schools and parents may find helpful in answering some of their questions:
Supporting collaboration with parents in primary schools
Information leaflet to support effective communication and collaboration with parents
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Supporting collaboration with parents/guardians of Post-Primary students School Year 2020/2021
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