RETURNING TO SCHOOL UPDATE!

“The fight is not over for student voice!" Stay tuned! Tomorrow morning we will be publishing our own press release and statement. Below we have summarised the Department of Education's Statement following the meeting today. #ISSU4U #ReturnToSchool #Safety4Students

Following the meeting today the Department of Education published a press release which we have summarised in the next infographic.

THE ISSU WILL BE PUBLISHING OUR PRESS RELEASE AND STATEMENT TOMORROW MORNING, PLEASE STAY TUNED AS THE FIGHT IS NOT OVER FOR STUDENT VOICE!

Summary of Departments Statement:

Public health remains of the view that mitigation measures already in place in schools are effective and appropriate.

• Public health officials advised that there is no public health rationale to delay the reopening of schools later this week

• Schools will operate in-line with their COVID-19 response plans, which set out a range of mitigation measures for schools, including hand hygiene, mask-wearing, and social distancing. Schools have also been provided with guidance on maintaining good ventilation.

• Information will be issued to schools from public health & the Department tomorrow in advance of schools reopening.

• The Department will continue to meet regularly with the education partners as part of the ongoing supports in place for the school system during COVID-19.