In response to speculation that schools will close early for Christmas holidays Education Minister Peter Weir said: “There are no plans to extend schools’ Christmas holidays. pic.twitter.com/z5r3rSJHkK
— Education NI (@Education_NI) November 17, 2020
“Indeed, large numbers of young people socialising out of school has the potential to create a major public health concern. My main priority is to guard children’s education, mental health and well-being.”
— Education NI (@Education_NI) November 17, 2020