Coronavirus (COVID-19) | Latest guidance

The best place for children to learn is in a safe and supportive environment surrounded by their teachers, school staff and friends.

What won't change is our commitment to Nova Scotia's Inclusive Education Policy. 

There will continue to be a focus on equity by supporting students who are historically marginalized and racialized (African Nova Scotian and Mi'kmaw students) or who come from other groups that have been traditionally under-represented and under-served.

This includes but is not limited to those struggling with poverty, students with disabilities, newcomers, and 2SLGBTQIA+ students.

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Public Health Guidance for Schools

What is Public Health’s advice and expectations for school this year?

Public Health Guidance
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Returning to Class for 2021-22

What will the year look like in our schools and classrooms?

The Plan for the School Year
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Resources

Helpful resources including videos, posters and other documents.

Resources
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Information for Teachers

Guiding and supporting documents for curriculum and program needs.

Teacher Information

Plan Updates

Nova Scotia Health’s Contact Tracing in Child Care and Youth Settings fact sheet has been posted.
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Guidance around the use of fans in schools has been posted.
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Updated COVID-19 Daily Checklist and Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Child and Youth Settings fact sheets have been posted.
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The plan for the 2021-22 school year was created with the input of thousands of voices - direction and guidance from public health officials, advice from physicians at the IWK Health Centre, feedback from the Nova Scotia Teachers Union, the Public School Administrators Association of Nova Scotia, support staff unions and teachers, survey results from parents, guardians and teachers, and recommendations from other key partners.