Covid-19 - Eolas na Scoile / School Information
Covid-19 arrangements / Information for students and parents
The Department of Education and Skills has updated information for schools, preschools and third-level institutions on Covid-19; provided by the Department of Health and HSE Health Protection Surveillance Centre following a meeting of the National Public Health Emergency Team.
Public health doctors are available to liaise with schools and advise on precautions if staff and/or students have any concerns.
Anyone who has been to affected regions in the last 14 days and has a cough, shortness of breath, breathing difficulties or fever should self-isolate and phone their GP immediately.
Anyone who has travelled from the affected regions and has no symptoms should visit http://www.hse.ie/ for advice.
The most important action we can take to protect ourselves from Covid-19 is regular hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene.
As further advice or information is provided, it will be issued to schools and posted on the Department’s website.
Travel advice for all Irish citizens is provided through the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
COVID-19 Information poster
"Cover your cough and sneeze" posters
Coronavirus hygiene poster
Coronavirus hygiene video
Further Information on COVID-19 (August 2021)
Guidance on handwashing https://www2.hse.ie/wellbeing/how-to-wash-your-hands.html
Return to Sport Protocols https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/07253-return-to-sport-protocols/
Guidance on the proper use, removal and washing of masks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T6ZqdpLfSqw
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/07253-return-to-sport-protocols/
https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/07253-return-to-sport-protocols/
Further Information on COVID-19
- gov.ie Coronavirus / COVID-19 Campaign
- Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Overview
- Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC): Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance
- Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC): Guidance on vulnerable groups
- Travel Advice
Faisnéis agus treoir a eisítear chuig scoileanna
- 27 Iúil 2020:Filleadh ar Scoil
- 01 Iúil 2020:Litir chuig scoileanna - Ag tacú le scoileanna agus iad ag pleanáil d’athoscailt don scoilbhliain 2020/21
- 01 Iúil 2020:Plean Freagartha Scoile maidir le Covid-19
- 12 Meitheamh 2020:Athoscailt scoileanna agus soláthar an tsamhraidh - litir chuig scoileanna
- 10 Meitheamh 2020:Treoir do Bhunscoileanna: Aistrithe Ranga 6 le linn Dúnadh Scoile COVID-19
- 21 - 29 Bealtaine 2020: Gráid Ríofa Treoir do Scoileanna
- 19 Bealtaine 2020:Ag tacú le scoileanna le tuairiscí scríofa ag deireadh na bliana a chur ar fáil do thuismitheoirí leanaí i mbunscoil
- 15 Bealtaine 2020: Eolas tábhachtach d’fhoirne scoile a bheidh ar filleadh ar na scoileanna ar an 18 Bealtaine 2020
- 02 Aibreán - 13 Bealtaine 2020:Treoir do Leanúnachas Scolaíochta do bhunscoileanna agus iar-bhunscoileanna
- 05 Bealtaine 2020:Tacaíocht d’Fholláine Daltaí
- 29 Aibreán 2020:Measúnú agus Tuairisciú ar Fhoghlaim Scoláirí ag an Tsraith Shóisearach Bealtaine 2020
- 01 Aibreán 2020:Eolas tábhachtach maidir le ceisteanna a bhaineann le riarachán scoile le linn na géarchéime sláinte poiblí seo
- 27 Márta 2020:Ciorclán 0024/2020 Céim Moille Coróinvíris (COVID-19) Socruithe do Mhúinteoirí agus Cúntóirí Riachtanas Speisialta atá fostaithe i mbunscoileanna agus in iarbhunscoileanna aitheanta
- 25 Márta 2020: Litir chuig príomhoidí agus múinteoirí
- 16 Márta 2020: Advisory to the Sector regarding student and staff mobility under Erasmus
Information and guidance issued to schools
- 27 July 2020:Roadmap for reopening of schools
- 01 July 2020:Letter from the Secretary General - Supporting Schools in planning for re-opening for the 2020/21 school year
- 01 July 2020:Covid-19 School Response Plan Primary and Special Schools Draft
- 12 June 2020: School reopening and summer provision - Letter to schools
- 12 June 2020:Planning for reopening schools in line with the Roadmap for reopening society and business
- 12 June 2020:Summer Provision 2020
- 10 June 2019:Guidance to Primary Schools: Sixth Class Transitions during COVID-19 School Closures
- 02 April - 28 May 2020:Guidance documents for schools and parents on continuity of learning
- 21 - 29 May 2020:Calculated Grades guidance for schools
- 19 May 2020:Supporting schools in providing end-of-year written reports to parents of children in primary school
- 15 May 2020:Guidance for access to schools from 18 May 2020
- 05 May 2020: Supporting the Wellbeing of Post-primary Students
- 29 April 2020:Assessment and Reporting on Students' Learning at Junior Cycle May 2020
- 27 April 2020:Cancellation of Standardised Testing in Primary Schools 2019/2020
- 01 April 2020: Schools administration during the current public health emergency
- 27 March 2020:Circular 0024/2020 – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Delay Phase: Arrangements for teachers and special needs assistants employed in recognised primary and post-primary schools
- 25 March 2020: Letter to principals and teachers regarding social distancing
- 16 March 2020: Advisory to the Sector regarding student and staff mobility under Erasmus
- 13 March 2020:Letter to principals and teachers regarding continuity of teaching and learning
NEPS Advice & Resources
The Department of Education and Skills’ NEPS psychologists have developed advice and some resources for young people to manage and stay well when schools are closed.Read more
Ráitís ROE:
- 27 Iúil, 2020 - Ceadaíonn an Rialtas pacáiste tacaíochta thart ar €375 mhilliún agus foilsíonn sé Treochlár chun filleadh sábháilte na scoileanna a éascú
- 27 Aibreán 2020:Minister Mitchell O’Connor highlights range of supports available to groups at risk of educational disadvantage in further and higher education during Covid-19
- 23 Aibreán 2020:Minister Mitchell O’Connor welcomes deferral of HPAT results
- 22 Aibreán 2020: Ráiteas ón Roinn 22 Aibreán 2020
- 17 Aibreán 2020: Department of Education and Skills statement on stakeholder engagement in relation to the State Examinations
- 10 Aibreán 2020: Fógraíonn an tAire McHugh go bhfuil na Scrúduithe Stáit curtha ar athló
- 01 Aibreán 2020: Preasráitis
- 26 Márta 2020: Clár Béile Scoile
- 24 Márta 2020: Covid-19 Ráiteas ón Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna
- 22 Márta 2020 - Statement from the Department of Education and Skills for students in the English language education sector
- 10 Márta 2020: Ráiteas ón Roinn Oideachais agus Scileanna
DES Statements
- 07 August, 2020 - Update on Reopening Our Schools: The Roadmap for the Full Return to School
- 27 July, 2020 - Government approves over €375 million support package and publishes Roadmap to enable safe return of schools
- 01 July 2020: Minister Foley welcomes publication of interim public health advice for re-opening schools
- 12 June 2020: Government announces new Summer Provision 2020
- 05 June 2020:Minister McHugh confirms Summer Programme to run for children with special educational needs and disadvantage
- 21 May 2020:Minister for Education and Skills Joe McHugh TD announces publication of guidance for schools on Calculated Grades
- Department of Education and Skills statements on stakeholder engagement in relation to the State Examinations
- 08 May 2020: Minister announces postponement of 2020 Leaving Certificate examinations
- 29 April 2020: Minister McHugh announces revised arrangements for Junior Cycle 2020
- 27 April 2020:Minister Mitchell O’Connor highlights range of supports available to groups at risk of educational disadvantage in further and higher education during Covid-19
- 23 April 2020: Minister Mitchell O’Connor welcomes deferral of HPAT results
- 22 April 2020: Department of Education and Skills statement on stakeholder engagement in relation to the State Examinations
- 22 April 2020: Minister McHugh announces ICT funding for Schools including €10 million top-up funding
- 17 April 2020: Department of Education and Skills statement on stakeholder engagement in relation to the State Examinations
- 10 April 2020: Minister McHugh Announces Postponement of State Examinations
- 01 April 2020: Minister McHugh announces contingency plans for temporary assignment arrangements for education and training sector staff
- 26 March 2020: Government confirms continued funding for Schools Meals Programme
- 24 March 2020: Covid-19 Statement from the Department of Education and Skills
- 22 March 2020: 22 March, 2020 - Statement from the Department of Education and Skills for students in the English language education sector
- 10 March 2020: Covid-19 – Statement from the Department of Education and Skills
