The Department of Education has asked schools to provide adapted education provision to pupils who are medically certified as being at very high risk to Covid-19.
For a list of such high risk conditions please click here.
This adapted education provision does not apply to pupils who are:
- at risk of early school leaving
- experiencing COVID-related anxiety about the return to school
- requested to self-isolate by a medical doctor or the HSE
But what happens if my child has been requested to self-isolate for a short time?
The Department of Education says that "From time to time, a number of pupils may be required to self-isolate for a short time on
foot of medical advice. It is not expected that these pupils would be educated through
adapted education provision during this time. Instead, schools should, at a minimum,
ensure that these pupils are supported to catch up with their learning on their return to
school" (page 12 of Department Guidelines)
For more information on "Continuity of Schooling: Supporting pupils who are at very high risk to COVID-19" please click here
Below please find work listed by month which parents may find useful for the short absences listed above