Please see below, some useful information which might be of benefit to parents, students and staff. These links and resources aim to alleviate some concerns expressed by parents as their children return to school.

The first link provides NEPS advice & resources during Covid-19 and includes information for both parents and students on how to Calm and Support your Child, Managing Stress and  Anxiety and information on Panic Attacks for students. See Below:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/af24b-wellbeing-guidance-documents-for-parents-students-and-schools/

The second link is a very useful topic-by-topic guide to a range of questions and queries about returning to school for parents:

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/389bd-topics-being-raised-on-the-back-to-school-helpline/

Below is a link to a short but very appropriate video for primary school students explaining what returning to school will look like for them for those who are still hesitant about the return. Its provided in the links below as well as further information on Back to School for parents, staff and professionals.

https://www.gov.ie/en/publication/2d3af-advice-during-covid-19-back-to-school-advice-for-parents/

https://www.gov.ie/en/campaigns/a128d-back-to-school/