Information for students, parents and families

Health advice for parents

The FAQs on primary schools and masks sent to schools on 6 December is available here.
Guidance on the use of face coverings in primary schools
Use of antigen testing in certain circumstances in children who are asymptomatic and part of a classroom pod, where there is a confirmed case of COVID-19

To read information on antigen testing in multiple languages click here.

COVID symptoms in children posters are now available in multiple languages here.

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. Download the image below.

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.

See up-to-date information on what to do if your child has symptoms of COVID-19 using the link below.

Access service here

Returning to school

Back-to-school advice for parents and children

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.