Schools in Northern Ireland 'should close' on the day of Queen Elizabeth II's funeral, according to a letter to school principals from MMcIlveenDUP
The minister has now written to schools to update that guidance.
"There will be reduced delivery of public services including those that impact on schools, such as public transport and catering," she wrote. "It is therefore now expected that schools should close on Monday 19 September 2022, observing the bank holiday.
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