Michael Healy-Rae
Question:460. Deputy Michael Healy-Rae asked the Minister for Education if she will address a matter (details supplied) regarding live streaming classes; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [36183/20]
View answerTuesday, 17 November 2020
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The Health Protection Surveillance Centre and HSE has published guidance in relation to the return to school for at risk groups. The advice confirms that for the vast majority of children, including those who are high risk, can return to school and it is important for the overall health and wellbeing for children to attend school. This is consistent with public health advice internationally. Live streaming of classes does not arise where categories of students are expected to be in school. The guidance is available at the following link.
www.hpsc.ie/a-z/respiratory/coronavirus/novelcoronavirus/guidance/educationguidance/HSE%20advice%20on%20return%20to%20school.pdf.
My Department has also published guidance to support schools in making adapted education provision for students with an underlying medical condition who cannot return to school because they are medically certified as being at very high risk to COVID-19.
The guidance for post-primary schools on supporting such students is available via the following link: https://assets.gov.ie/86732/17f3cc49-72ad-4986-98fc-51037d93369e.pdf.