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Questions about education following the latest press conference

Published Dec 20, 2021

Primary schools, secondary schools, senior secondary vocational education schools, universities of applied sciences and universities will all be closed from Monday 20 December. The entire education system will come to a standstill. In doing so, the government is adopting the latest advice from the Outbreak Management Team (OMT). There are serious concerns about the rapid spread of the much more contagious omicron variant of the coronavirus. This situation raises questions among parents. Parents & Education has collected the answers to frequently asked questions by category.

Questions about education following the latest press conference

What will education look like after the latest press conference?

Which pupils will emergency childcare be arranged for?

How long will the Christmas holiday last at primary schools, secondary schools and senior secondary vocational education schools?

Which pupils are subject to exceptions?

What about school exams for students taking (pre-)final exams?

What if my child's school does open?

Are schools required to provide distance learning?

Can parents ask grandparents to look after their children?

Why this sudden decision?

Specific information for primary education

What about the Christmas holiday?

Are primary schools required to provide distance learning?

Childcare

Is childcare open?

Should children with a runny nose stay at home?

Specific information for special education

What does education look like now?

What about performing medical procedures at school?

Specific information for secondary education

What does education look like now?

Which pupils are exempt?

What about internships?

Specific information for senior secondary vocational education schools

What does education look like now?

More information

Where can I go for more information?

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