Thread by @simonmlewis

#edchatie The "reopening of schools" document summarised in as few tweets as possible.

1. The objective is to open schools to all pupils unless we can't.
2. The reason seems to be social distancing.
3. 2m = 1 day per week per pupil
4. 1m = half a week per pupil

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5. Guidance will be given to schools in July
6. COVID19 training will have to be given but no info on this
7. Hand Hygiene will be important. It is envisaged that this will be managed via a drawdown framework for use by schools but no info on funding on this.

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8. Extra cleaning and extra waste management will be needed. No info on extra funding for this.
9. An education programme "will be designed"
10. Transport hasn't been discussed yet
11. The focus on returning to school will be wellbeing. No guidance on this.

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12. If the DES don't get things together, blended learning will be needed. There is a hint that teachers will be expected to teach onsite and also online.
13. They haven't started organising CPD for teachers.
14. They meet weekly with stakeholders. Which is nice

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15. They have had a brief look at other countries. They seem to like New Zealand.

So that's it. Hope you're all the wiser. #edchatie