Online learning has been a lifeline for some – removing it could have consequences

Only students who are deemed 'very high risk' are offered remote learning. Family members of people in this category are expected to return to schools, despite the risk to others

Declan, Brendan and Tracy McGinnis. Both Brendan and Tracy are in the high-risk category.

For many families with members who are vulnerable to Covid-19, remote learning during school closures has meant online tuition and a chance for their children to engage with their class.

Now, with students due to return to classrooms in the coming weeks, many are worried about these online classes finishing up.