Queensland's border closure with New South Wales is forcing some schools in the area to take drastic action to keep lessons going.

People living in NSW border communities can only enter Queensland for essential reasons.

These include attending permitted work or emergencies, attending school or getting a COVID-19 test or vaccine.

Teachers or childcare workers are not considered asĀ essential workers by Queensland Health.

Queensland Teachers Union president Cresta Richardson says the union would be providing support to their teachers throughout the period of border closures.