Changes announced for the use of face coverings in classrooms in NI
- Mar 11, 2022
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Education Minister Michelle McIlveen has made a written ministerial statement to the Northern Ireland Assembly on the use of face coverings by post-primary pupils in classrooms.
The Minister has confirmed that post-primary pupils will no longer be required to wear face coverings in classrooms from 21 March.
A copy of the Minister’s statement is available here:
A guidance note has been issued to all schools and is available here: