9th October 2020
COVID-19 cases are increasing in schools and communities. DE Education Restart Guidance for School and Educational Settings in NI (29 Sept 2020) has seen a tightening, not relaxing, of safety procedures. There should be no relaxation of the current guidance in schools.
INTO advises all members to resist the introduction of practices which may increase identified risks.
For the latest advice read INTO Bulletin 2: Prioritising Safe Schools (PDF)