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30th August 2021
03:39pm BST

The Department of Education believes schools are a safe place and the current measures will help prevent the virus from spreading
Carbon dioxide monitors have been distributed to schools across the country. It is believed the monitors measure how well a room is ventilated so schools can improve air quality in classrooms.
Schools will also encourage strong hand hygiene, staggered break times and will have enhanced cleaning regimes.
Parents have also been warned to keep their children at home if they display any Covid symptoms.
Schools have developed bubbles for pupils and they are encouraged not to socialise outside of them.
Social distancing is also highly encouraged in school environments.
You must also keep your child away from school if someone at home is unwell and may have Covid and if your child is a close contact with a positive case.
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