To ask the Minister of Education what proposals he will bring forward to provide more detail in Education Authority guidance to improve ventilation in classrooms.

I am aware of the ongoing research into the role of ventilation in controlling the transmission of Covid-19. As with many issues around the response to the pandemic, this is a rapidly evolving topic.

My officials are considering the implications of the latest research and how it should apply in school settings. The current guidance includes advice on ventilation and any changes to this will be based on the research and written in an appropriate manner which can be applied to all schools,

The guidance remains under continuous review and I will issue further or updated direction to schools as required.