The FM’s statement yesterday regarding the return to school for certain pupil groups has caused considerable confusion within the ASN sector for families and staff alike.

The ASN Head Teachers including myself have a meeting scheduled with Derek Brown later tomorrow afternoon to discuss the implications for our schools and to confirm which pupils will attend from next week.

Our hope at this stage is that we will be able to continue some face to face teaching for ALL pupils from next week and will confirm exact details with you on Friday.

Sincere apologies for the distress this confusion is causing but it is completely out with our control.