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1/ Thread:On request, a quick look at Independent SAGE's A Safe Schools Plan
This is an update on the urgent report on safer schools to take into account the current lockdown
https://www.independentsage.org/a-safe-schools-policy-for-re-opening-education-as-soon-as-possible-and-mitigating-the-harms-of-closure/
This is an update on the urgent report on safer schools to take into account the current lockdown
https://www.independentsage.org/a-safe-schools-policy-for-re-opening-education-as-soon-as-possible-and-mitigating-the-harms-of-closure/
2/ Due to transmission in schools spreading into communities it was essential for schools to be included in the lockdown in order to protect NHS and save lives.
3/ A National Education Task Group involving all stake holders should be set up to look at the following points
4/ September to December schools were put in an impossible situation, inadequate support and flexibility means transmission couldn't be prevented.
All the warnings came true and pre lockdown the level of outbreaks and isolations was severely disruption education
All the warnings came true and pre lockdown the level of outbreaks and isolations was severely disruption education
5/ It was a mistake to have all children back at the start of term.
Decision to expand definition of keyworker and vulnerable children risk transmission continuing in schools
Decision to expand definition of keyworker and vulnerable children risk transmission continuing in schools
6/ When schools do increase student numbers they must be made safer than they were last term.
The measures for this are in the urgent report for safer schools, blended will be safer and less disruptive than December conditions
The measures for this are in the urgent report for safer schools, blended will be safer and less disruptive than December conditions
7/ LFT testing to find asymptomatic cases for isolation is sensible
Using LFT as a replacement for isolation isnt
Using LFT as a replacement for isolation isnt
8/ We do need to consider mental health, the past year has caused trauma for many due to a wide range of issues.
Rapid suppression of the virus is vital so students can participate in activities that support well being in and out of school.
Suggests remote group work could aid
Rapid suppression of the virus is vital so students can participate in activities that support well being in and out of school.
Suggests remote group work could aid
9/ Ensuring students have the right support to transition to the next step in life is important for mental health.
Education losses needs long term planning to address. Lack of devices and Internet is deeping inequality while government fails to provide these
Education losses needs long term planning to address. Lack of devices and Internet is deeping inequality while government fails to provide these
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11/ Suggesting for supporting transition
12/ Conclusion
School were contributing to transmission, IT support is a priority, too many students currently in schools. Additional measures needed in place before return to prevent more disruption
School were contributing to transmission, IT support is a priority, too many students currently in schools. Additional measures needed in place before return to prevent more disruption
