Over 900,000 children have returned to classrooms across Ireland but education in the time of a pandemic is fraught with difficulties.
Already, several schools have had to close or send pupils home due to Covid-19. Meanwhile the Irish Medical Organisation has reported a surge in the number of children attending GPs for assessment for possible Covid-19.
It's a confusing time for parents who value the importance of education but simultaneously worry about deciding when to keep their children away from the classroom.
Here's what you need to know ... When should I keep my child home from school? Children should not attend school if they have symptoms of Covid-19 which include: A fever (high temperature - 38C or above) A cough (this can be