Ms Áine Lynch:

At primary level we saw a variety of experience from different schools. Technology was not the only issue. One of the really important aspects of learning after the school closures was the partnership between families and schools. Where there had already been a really good culture of partnership within a school, the relationships continued and supported the child's learning. Where the culture was not as strong in a parent-school partnership before a school's closure, the partnership had to be established or developed. The partnership between home and school was also vital in how successful the home learning environment could be.