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Students ignoring new safety measures could be sent home

Schools prepare to reopen to certain years on 17 June

Students could be sent home if they don't abide by new safety measures in schools.

On 17 June, certain year groups will be able to return, including those currently attending 'hub schools'.

In preparation, Ballakermeen High School has already had three quarters of its facility deep cleaned and locked up, ready to reopen after TT.

It's also done a trial run with sixth formers, testing new socially distanced classroom layouts and safety regulations such as checking temperatures before entering the school at the start of the day.

Headteacher Adrienne Burnett says younger students in particular will be closely monitored:

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