First read through done, initial thoughts.

Firstly, it& #39;s good to finally have something quite detailed, from relevant health professionals, to give some ideas of where to start. There isn& #39;t quite the clarity we need in some areas however.

It& #39;s a start.

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#edchatie

#1 https://twitter.com/CatrionaGolden/status/1278374827569696768">https://twitter.com/CatrionaG...
Before moving on, it& #39;s important to continue to highlight the disrespect principals are treated with. @NormaFoleyTD1 is just started, but it& #39;s an issue that needs addressing urgently.

Its not acceptable to expect principals to spend their holidays refreshing the Dept website

#2
It would have taken 30 secs to email this to principals this morning& let them digest before sharing w/ media.30 secs to show basic respect. Until this continued comms issue is addressed, relationship between Dept & leaders will continue to deteriorate

Simple fix, just do it

#3
Good clarity

Dept guidelines needed now:

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Certified by GP every time?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Subs? Can they travel daily to different schools.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> No sub available, SET staff?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> No sub available, send kids home? Presumably can& #39;t split classes.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Leave that isn& #39;t sub covered, send kids home?

#4
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Good clarity around cleaning expectations. It clearly requires a full time cleaner on site at all times.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Dept need to issue confirmation that ancillary grant will be increased to facilitate this and full time secretary to ensure visiting restrictions as also outlined.

#5
Physical distancing :

Not expected from JI to 2nd class. 1m from 3 class up.

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Clear guidelines from Dept needed, if this guidance remains in place come August, how many pupils can we have attend at a time from 3rd class up & options for how to manage it and related issues

#6
Additional guidance needed from Dept alongside this, before end Aug

https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Provision for vulnerable staff members?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Provision for vulnerable pupils?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Who& #39;s responsible for learning of pupils whose parents choose to keep them home?
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Resources/staffing to facilitate same

#10
Just initial thoughts. Good start, look forward to seeing accompanying Dept guidance.

They& #39;ve had this for a week so hopefully they& #39;re working away on it.

My cynical side thinks they wanted this to be a "win" for new Minister. Could have been, with an email to principals.

#11
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