If your child is sick or sent home and you suspect he/she is showing symptoms, it is advisable to contact your GP for advice.the guide linked below is useful as it gives information on the length of isolation required.
Before your child returns to school please fill in the return to school form for any illness or covid related absence
If you child is a close contact they should remain at home . Latest advice from HSE is if any member of the family is deemed a close contact all family members should remain at home until they get advice from a GP