Update on Disturbances

We are all agreed maintaining the education of children and young people is a vital priority. In that context, while we are aware of unverified social media claims about further planned protests today, a blanket decision regarding closures for the whole of NI would be neither practical nor proportionate.  

Individual school leaders should continue to closely monitor the situation in their local area, and the commuting pathway for staff and pupils, and react as necessary and appropriate. We acknowledge that some schools may have to take individual decisions - for example, based on PSNI advice or local circumstances. 

We will continue to keep you updated.