COVID-19 Information

Guidance for Educational Settings

All HPSC guidance should be read and interpreted in conjunction with the Government's Framework of Restrictions

Contact Tracing

The close contact definition for those who attend Special Educational Needs settings can be found here.

For implementation from September 27th: Guidance for COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Children (>3 months to under 13 years of age)

File Size: (376kB)
Publication Date: 23 September 2021

National Guidelines for Public Health management of contacts of cases of COVID-19

File Size: (298kB)
Publication Date: 01 October 2021

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for School Principals, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Managers or those hosting sports/social activities for children ages 3 months to less than 13 years, or in primary school

File Size: 24 September 2021
Publication Date: (876kB)

Information for Parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC), education (primary school), sports and social settings

File Size: (450kB)
Publication Date: 27 September 2021

Forms

COVID-19 Return to Educational Facility Declaration form

File Size: (109kB)
Publication Date: 19 March 2021

COVID-19 Foirm Dhearbhaithe Tuismitheora um fhilleadh ar Áis Oideachais (Return to Educational Facility Declaration Form - Irish)

File Size: (33kB)
Publication Date: 19 March 2021

Chronic symptoms Parental Declaration Form

File Size: (134kB)
Publication Date: 8 March 2021

Assessment and testing pathways

COVID-19 Assessment and testing pathway for children (3 months-13th birthday)

File Size: (467kB)
Publication Date: 23 September 2021

Isolation quick guide- applying to those aged greater than 3 months and up to 13th birthday

File Size: (245kB)
Publication Date: 29 September 2021

UNDER REVIEW COVID-19 Assessment and decision making pathway for all children ≥3 months until completion of primary school

File Size: (290kB)
Publication Date: 25 August 2020

Isolation quick guide: adults and children from their 13th birthday

File Size: (204kB)
Publication Date: 29 September 2021

Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

Guidance Document on Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Relation to Delivering Face to Face Education during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

File Size: (265kB)
Publication Date: 06 July 2021

Guidance for schools regarding Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) supporting children and young people with additional care needs in the context of COVID-19

File Size: (242kB)
Publication Date: 31 August 2021

Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare settings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

File Size: (394kB)
Publication Date: 31 August 2021

Guidance on COVID-19 Respiratory Care in School for Children with Tracheostomy who require suctioning while in school

File Size: (81kB)
Publication Date: 31 August 2021

Guidance on non-healthcare building ventilation during COVID-19

File Size: (367kB)
Publication Date: 23 July 2021

Brief Evidence Summary: Masks vs visors

Brief Evidence Summary: Efficacy of visors compared with masks in the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 in non-healthcare settings

File Size: (360kB)
Publication Date: 06 November 2020

Guidance for Educational Settings

Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Ireland – cases aged 0-18 years weekly report

COVID-19 schools and childcare facilities mass testing reports

Department of Education - Roadmap for the full return to school

HSE Advice in relation to school attendance and at risk groups

Contact Tracing

For implementation from September 27th: Guidance for COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Children (>3 months to under 13 years of age)

National Guidelines for Public Health management of contacts of cases of COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for School Principals, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Managers or those hosting sports/social activities for children ages 3 months to less than 13 years, or in primary school

Information for Parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC), education (primary school), sports and social settings

Forms

COVID-19 Return to Educational Facility Declaration form

COVID-19 Foirm Dhearbhaithe Tuismitheora um fhilleadh ar Áis Oideachais (Return to Educational Facility Declaration Form - Irish)

Chronic symptoms Parental Declaration Form

Assessment and testing pathways

COVID-19 Assessment and testing pathway for children (3 months-13th birthday)

Isolation quick guide- applying to those aged greater than 3 months and up to 13th birthday

UNDER REVIEW COVID-19 Assessment and decision making pathway for all children ≥3 months until completion of primary school

Isolation quick guide: adults and children from their 13th birthday

Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

Guidance Document on Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Relation to Delivering Face to Face Education during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance for schools regarding Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) supporting children and young people with additional care needs in the context of COVID-19

Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare settings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance on COVID-19 Respiratory Care in School for Children with Tracheostomy who require suctioning while in school

Guidance on non-healthcare building ventilation during COVID-19

Brief Evidence Summary: Masks vs visors

Brief Evidence Summary: Efficacy of visors compared with masks in the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 in non-healthcare settings

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Publications

News

Guidance for Educational Settings

Epidemiology of COVID-19 in Ireland – cases aged 0-18 years weekly report

COVID-19 schools and childcare facilities mass testing reports

Department of Education - Roadmap for the full return to school

HSE Advice in relation to school attendance and at risk groups

Contact Tracing

For implementation from September 27th: Guidance for COVID-19 Contact Tracing for Children (>3 months to under 13 years of age)

National Guidelines for Public Health management of contacts of cases of COVID-19

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs for School Principals, Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) Managers or those hosting sports/social activities for children ages 3 months to less than 13 years, or in primary school

Information for Parents about the changes to contact tracing and testing for children aged between 3 months and 13 years in Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC), education (primary school), sports and social settings

Forms

COVID-19 Return to Educational Facility Declaration form

COVID-19 Foirm Dhearbhaithe Tuismitheora um fhilleadh ar Áis Oideachais (Return to Educational Facility Declaration Form - Irish)

Chronic symptoms Parental Declaration Form

Assessment and testing pathways

COVID-19 Assessment and testing pathway for children (3 months-13th birthday)

Isolation quick guide- applying to those aged greater than 3 months and up to 13th birthday

*UNDER REVIEW* COVID-19 Assessment and decision making pathway for all children ≥3 months until completion of primary school

Isolation quick guide: adults and children from their 13th birthday

Infection Prevention and Control Guidance

Guidance Document on Infection Prevention and Control Practices in Relation to Delivering Face to Face Education during the Global COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance for schools regarding Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) supporting children and young people with additional care needs in the context of COVID-19

Infection Prevention and Control guidance for Early Learning and Care and School Age Childcare settings during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Guidance on COVID-19 Respiratory Care in School for Children with Tracheostomy who require suctioning while in school

Guidance on non-healthcare building ventilation during COVID-19

Brief Evidence Summary: Masks vs visors

Brief Evidence Summary: Efficacy of visors compared with masks in the prevention of transmission of COVID-19 in non-healthcare settings

Find a Topic

Publications

News

UNDER REVIEW COVID-19 Assessment and decision making pathway for all children ≥3 months until completion of primary school