Physical distancing among learners may be one of biggest challenges facing schools once classes resume, and schools need to be disinfected and proper sanitation put in place.
The Department of Health will need to address the lack of infrastructure at some schools, as well as provide a procedure for a staggered return to classrooms, in order to safely recommence with the school year, education unions have said.
“Above all, we are concerned about the readiness of the provincial departments with regard to the availability of health and safety essentials that have to be put in place in the learning institutions at least two weeks before any activity can take place,” said Sadtu’s general secretary, Mugwena Maluleke.
“The phasing in of classes is the preferable and only option,” said Paul Colditz, the CEO of the Federation of Governing Bodies of SA Schools . A phased approach to opening schools, while the best option, brings with it some challenges, said National Professional Teachers’ Organisation of SA deputy president Anthea Cereseto.
National Teachers’ Union deputy president Allen Thompson believes classes will have to be reduced to allow for adequate physical distancing.
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