Measurement of fever, parents out of school as much as possible, swabs in case of fever. But also masks, differentiated paths in the corridors, spaced class entrances. These are the points of the draft protocol for safety in schools that discussed the technicians of the Ministry of Education, trade unions and associations of principals and that is needed to bring the teachers back to class, in view of their return next September. Now the text will be submitted to the technical-scientific committee which will have to give its ok to the preventive measures envisaged.
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Masks obligation
The main points of the protocol concern the safety of the staff and the prescriptions of the principals which are the equivalent of the employer in the individual institutions: they will have to ensure the information and training of the staff and all those entering the schools and to draw up a plan for cleaning and sanitizing that will make the rooms safe. One of the still controversial points is that regarding the obligation of masks in the classroom and in the corridors: the hypotheses are still being examined by the experts of the CTS, it could only concern “outsiders”, or all staff. As for the students, it will be to be evaluated respecting the general rules that concern minors.
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A class every quarter of an hour
External entrances must be kept to a minimum: measuring fever at the entrance may not be mandatory. But the distances must be kept in and out of school: therefore gatherings at the entrance and exit must be avoided. For this there will be queues of students like the ones we saw in front of supermarkets and the classes will have to enter staggered, at least 15 minutes. If possible, entry and exit must take place from different doors.
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The paths
Schools will have to transform themselves, not only because there will be fewer students in the classroom and the safety distances must always be kept, but on the ground there will be marked the paths to follow in case of moving inside the buildings. Gyms and workshops can be used for other educational activities, if new spaces are needed to space out classes and pupils.
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Principals: “Clear rules are needed”
After the presentation, the unions will be able to submit their comments or requests for changes. The principals have already spoken: “The protocol is absolutely necessary but it must be unambiguous and must not present interpretative margins that could involve risks for collective health”, writes the National Association of principals. The fear is that managers will be exposed to “improper responsibilities”: “We are ready, as always, to answer for those that belong to us, but not for others. This is why clear rules are needed, and above all, respectful of everyone’s skills and prerogatives ».
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