Jennifer Whitmore
Question:249. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Education and Skills if templates (details supplied) for Covid-19 response will be provided; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [12484/20]
View answerTuesday, 23 June 2020
Questions (249)
Written answers
On 12 June, my Department published the report to Government “Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business” https://www.education.ie/en/The-Department/Announcements/framework-for-reopening-and-operating-schools.html
The report sets out the clear ambition to develop a sustainable plan to fully reopen schools at the start of the next school year in late August/September in line with normal timeframes.
The report also sets out in brief the contingencies that must be considered during the coming period in the context of Covid-19. These contingencies and guidance which involve the development of templates for use in schools in addition to training, will be worked through in detail in the coming weeks with education partners and stakeholders to ensure that the return to school is safe for children and staff.