Press Releases

School face masks guidance should have come sooner: Teachers’ unions

Coronavirus: Minister advised of 'benefit' of face coverings on older children

Jacquie White General Secretary of the Ulster Teachers’ Union says there are “big concerns” among teachers about implementing safety measures in schools in time for reopening.

Back to learning, but not as we knew it

Back to school can only happen when we know it's safe for pupils

NI Education Minister Weir has scandalous attitude to teachers: Union chief

Northern Ireland teachers hit back at DUP MP Wilson's 'shameful and reckless' jibes over return to class

Coronavirus: NI teachers keen to return, but nine out of 10 fear for safety in classroom

Unions give a cautious welcome to Peter Weir's timetable for schools

Coronavirus: No free school meals during summer, says minister

We must make sure classes are safe places before pupils return

Coronavirus: Education ministers warned by unions not to open schools prematurely

LISTEN: NI teachers fear 'catastrophic' COVID-19 surge

Time of international crisis but also an opportunity, say teachers

Northern Ireland teachers fear a flood of appeals over grading of exams, union tells Weir