Be the first to comment!Framework for eventual re-opening of educational institutions drawn up
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The Ministry for Education and Employment, has said in a statement that it is coordinating a “comprehensive framework” for the preparation of the eventual re-opening of educational institutions.
It went on to say that it is “actively following the situation at national level and the advice of health authorities. It is also noting the decisions which a number of other countries are taking in the educational sector.”
The Ministry explained that the framework for the preparation of re-opening of educational institutions reflects all this and follows the obtaining model proposed by the United Nations. This model was further developed to reflect the context and situation in our country.
“In the circumstances which are still developing, as explained in the most professional manner by the health authorities,” the Ministry said that the framework for the preparation of re-opening of educational institutions is “considering the various probable scenarios in which, eventually, educational institutions might open.”
According to each probable scenario, the framework is looking at five main aspects, which are; health and safety, information, development and training, the need for quality education, the need that education reaches every student, and the necessary financing.
The framework for the preparation of the re-opening of education institutions is being discussed with the main stakeholders, the Ministry said. Thorough consultations with the health authorities in the light of the national situation are and will remain ongoing.
The Ministry went on to say that, “through the framework for the preparation of the re-opening of educational institutions, will be eventually taking the best possible decisions upon the directions given by the health authorities, and will be issuing updates as the need arises.”
It said that it had been “proactive from the start in the extraordinary circumstances brought about by Covid-19.”
Decisions on details relating to the closure of all educational institutions from early years up till the tertiary level were issued in “a holistic and timely manner,” the Ministry said.
