Everyone has a role to play in keeping our schools safe and helping to stop the spread of COVID-19.

Everyone should continue to:

 wash hands regularly

 cover coughs and sneezes

 practice social distancing

 follow the latest public health advice

What should I not do?

 Don’t send your child to school if they have COVID-19 symptoms

 Don’t allow your child to use public transport unless you have no alternative

 Don’t gather at the school entrance/gate

 Don’t allow your child to share food/drinks with friends

What should I do?

 Do let the school know if your child will be absent due to COVID-19 symptoms

 Do encourage your child to socially distance, if it is possible

 Do encourage good hand hygiene

 Do use alternative transport if you can

 Do walk or cycle if it’s safe and appropriate to do so

 Do use park and ride or other car-parking facilities (if available) and walk the remainder of the journey to school

 Do avoid parking close to or at the school gates

 Do encourage the use of face coverings on school transport

Further information, including Frequently Asked Questions for parents and carers, can be found on the Department of Education’s website at www.education-ni.gov.uk.