AQW 5674/17-22

Mr Stewart Dickson
Alliance Party
East Antrim

Tabled Date: 10/07/2020
Answered On Date: 22/07/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education what advice his Department is giving to school principals for students returning from a holiday outside Northern Ireland, when schools reopen in late summer.

Answer:

In line with Public Health advice, where a student is required to self-isolate after travelling abroad, they should not attend school. Where possible, schools should put in place arrangements to enable individuals to study remotely during any isolation period.

It is appreciated that the situation concerning travelling outside the Common Travel Area is uncertain at this time and official advice may change. All schools and students should continue to ensure they follow the current Department of Health and Public Health Agency regulations and guidance.