Leading Continuity of Learning

The current situation in relation to the COVID 19 virus is a particular challenge for school leadership teams. Although school contexts are different there are some key themes for school leaders during this time which are brought into focus in the categories below.

• The PDST Leadership Team has compiled a suite of information and supports that may be useful to school leaders during the current period. These pages can be used to help support and develop the thinking of school leaders at this time and will continue to be developed over the coming period.

• The PDST Leadership Team advocates a whole school approach to dealing with the current challenges. In particular, in supporting Continuity of Learning, school leaders will need regular engagement with their management team and their staff to be able to support pupils effectively. 

The PDST Leadership Team continues to provide support and guidance to school leaders through this period.

LINKS - UPDATED JANUARY 2021

Letter for Principals - January 2021 - This letter contains information for Principals on the following topics: 

• Remote Learning Provision
• Arrangements for special schools and special classes
• Supports for pupils/ students and schools
• Wellbeing
• Maintenance and construction
• Certain Employee Matters

Primary Schools Supporting the Continuity of Schooling

• Guidance on Remote Learning in a COVID-19: Context: September –December 2020 For primary schools and special schools 
• Guidance on Continuity of Schooling for Primary Schools
• Circular 74/2020 - Communication/Teaching & Learning Platform

Pupils at Risk of Educational Disadvantage:

• Guidance on Continuity of Schooling: Supporting pupils at risk of educational disadvantage for primary schools
• School Meals Update

Pupils with Special Educational Needs:

• Guidance on Continuity of Schooling: Supporting Pupils with Special Educational Needs for Primary Schools

School Placement 

• Guidance Note for School Placement 2020/2021