AQW 9696/17-22

Ms Claire Sugden
Independent
East Londonderry

Tabled Date: 04/11/2020
Answered On Date: 06/11/2020
Priority Written: No

Question:
To ask the Minister of Education for his assessment of (i) COVID-19 rule compliance; and (ii) the effectiveness of these mitigation strategies.

Answer:

An assessment of (i) COVID-19 rule compliance; and (ii) the effectiveness of the mitigation strategies has not formally been undertaken by the Department.

The Education Authority has Education Link Officers who regularly engage with schools to support them as they implement DE guidance in many areas.

The Department continues to work closely with the Education Authority, the Department of Health and the Public Health Agency during the ongoing pandemic. Guidance is constantly under review and as and will be updated as needed and driven by health advice provided by CMO and CSA.