Children's Ombudsman warns against blanket closure of schools

Children's Ombudsman warns against blanket closure of schools

The Cabinet Sub-committee on Covid-19 is meeting today to discuss the closure of schools across the country, with the expectation that they will shut for the entire month of January. 

The Ombudsman for Children’s Office (OCO) is urging the Government to avoid a blanket closure of schools due to the disproportionately negative effect it will have on children with disabilities and those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

The Cabinet Sub-committee on Covid-19 is meeting today to discuss the closure of schools across the country, with the expectation that they will shut for the entire month of January. 

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