Go to top of page

School, preschool, OSHC and vacation care operations during COVID-19

On this page

The Department for Education has introduced COVID safe measures and requirements for the start of term 1, 2022. 

See the term 1, 2022 COVID safe measures and requirements page for more information. 

Back to top

Vaccination in education and early childhood settings

For details about vaccination requirements see COVID-19 vaccination requirements for education and early childhood settings.

Back to top

Site operations

The Department for Education provides schools, preschools, children’s centres and OSHC providers with advice to manage the impact of COVID-19.

COVID safe measures mean some school and preschool activities may need to operate differently. The department recognises that there is no one size fits all approach as every school and preschool is different.

Principals and directors are best placed to make local decisions and have the discretion to adjust activities and operations according to the requirements of their school, preschool or children’s centre with support from the department.  

Back to top

Face masks in schools, preschools and children’s centres

Face masks are:

  • required for all adults (including visitors), except when teaching or interacting with children
  • required for students in years 7 to 12
  • strongly recommended for students in years 3 to 6.

Exemptions will be made for students or staff who have a medical condition, such as problems with their breathing, a serious skin condition on the face, a disability, or a mental health condition.

Back to top

Mask supplies

Supplies of surgical masks have been sent to all public children’s centres, preschools and schools.

Visit SA Health's website for guidance on how to wear a face mask and disposal of face masks.

Back to top

List of Support Services

Maintaining your wellbeing at this time of uncertainty is very important.

Some useful links include:

Back to top

Stay informed

Back to top

More information

Visit www.covid-19.sa.gov.au  for the most up to date information from South Australian government agencies about COVID-19.

You can call the South Australia COVID-19 Information Line on 1800 253 787 (8am to 8pm, 7 days a week).

Follow us on Facebook for latest advice: Department for Education, South Australia Facebook page.

Back to top

COVID-19 (coronavirus) Team

Email: education.covidcoordination [at] sa.gov.au

Related information