Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 8 September 2020
517. Deputy Thomas Pringle asked the Minister for Education the procedures in place for the resuming of practical subjects in secondary schools and the logistics of running home economic classes when the schools reopen in view of the fact that the roadmap omitted these complex subjects and teachers have received no guidance in relation to restarting; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [21631/20]
Amharc ar fhreagraMy Department recently published guidance for post primary schools ‘Return to School Guidance for Practical Subjects in Post-Primary Schools and Centres for Education’ in relation to subjects that involve using equipment in order to support the safe implementation of the practical aspects of those subjects. This guidance aligns with the public health advice provided by the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) for the safe reopening of schools and educational facilities
This guidance is available on my Department’s website
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/7acad-reopening-our-post-primary-schools/#additional-guidelines-and-procedures
