Brendan Griffin (Kerry, Fine Gael)
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352. To ask the Minister for Education and Skills the supports that are available for a school (details supplied) in County Kerry; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [60564/21]

Norma Foley (Kerry, Fianna Fail)
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The Department has published a frequently asked questions guidance on Monday to assist schools engage with parents where there are particular difficulties arising for individual children. The guidance provides that any engagement takes place in a spirit of partnership and co-operation to ensure the safety of the whole school community. While this public health measure is being implemented, it is not intended that any child will be excluded by the school. The guidance seeks a solution focused approach between school and parents to resolve any issues that may arise.

Where significant issues have not been resolved locally, contact should be made with the Department’s COVID-19 support helpline by email or by telephone and a Department Inspector will provide further support.

These measures have been implemented successfully at post-primary since September 2020 and it is envisaged that they will operate successfully with the support of school communities in the primary school setting.