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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.
Below is a short guidance video for parents with information on when to keep your child home from school and what to do if they display Covid-19 symptoms.
See the image below for a list of symptoms to check for before sending your child to school. If your child has any new onset symptoms and feels unwell or seems off form, do not send them to school and contact your GP for advice, if necessary. You can download the below image here .
Image: Symptoms to look out for
The HSE has provided information for parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between three months and 13 years in early learning and care, school-aged childcare, education, primary-school sports and social settings. You can find it here
See up-to-date information on what to do if your child has symptoms of COVID-19 using the link below.
NEPS psychologists developed advice and resources for parents, students and school staff about returning to school. Access wellbeing advice and resources during COVID-19.
Here is some guidance on key issues relating to schools reopening that both schools and parents may find helpful in answering some of their questions:
