Changes announced for the use of face coverings in classrooms in NI

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:
Education Minister’s statement
A guidance note has been issued to all schools and is available here: