average_runner wrote: » My boys school have their act together already and some nice changes to make the boys happy. Start time 845-915. No school bags or school books to leave the school Homework will be on an app. Kids can wear school tracksuit instead of uniform PE still.going ahead as too important for the kids Lunch time staggered More info to come in two weeks.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » I await a report on the RTE news so regarding the spike in dishwasher sales and the resultant scarcity.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » If,after risk assessing, it is what your school team decides is needed to clean items and prevent spread of covid and included it as part of the response plan, it is. It could also be covered by this grant • A COVID-19 capitation grant to fund the cost of enhanced cleaning regimes within schools. The depart have given school the flexibility to look at what is need in thier individual school. It states it many times in the road map The range of additional supports available to Primary Schools are: • An enhanced Minor Works Grant to support full implementation of COVID-19 response plans; • Employing an aide to help with the school re-opening logistics; • Increased management support to schools; • Extending the current pilot supply panel for substitute teachers on a nationwide basis; and • Additional financial supports to provide for additional cleaning, hand hygiene and PPE costs under the COVID-19 Response Plans.
wirelessdude01 wrote: » A dishwasher doesn't come in under the minor works scheme 🙄
downthemiddle wrote: » Congratulations. I’m sure it’s well earned. Teachers get a payrise on October 1st. I’m sure you’ll be equally delighted for them.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » Some would have them in the staff rooms but if they dont they can buy one out if the funding being provided The Minor Works Grant is based on a flat rate of €5,500 plus a per capita rate of €18.50 for each pupil (€74 in the case of pupils in special schools or special classes). The enhanced element of the minor work grant will match this (therefore doubling the minor works grant to schools). The table below provides an illustrative example of the value of the minor works grant for primary schools of various sizes. School Size Current Minor Works Grant Enhanced COVID -19 element Total Minor Works Grant 60 €6,610 €6,610 €13,220 100 €7,350 €7,350 €14,700 200 €9,200 €9,200 €18,400 300 €11,050 €11,050 €22,100 400 €12,900 €12,900 €25,800 500 €14,750 €14,750 €29,500 Calculations in this table based on number of mainstream pupils only;
coffeyt wrote: » Not sure a lot of schools would have a dishwasher but I think the fogger should definitely be looked at, as far as I know they can do a decent room in a couple of mins.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » They are certainly being used successfully in a lot of places. What are the currently opened preschools doing with toys? They have had no outbreaks among the children. Items put in mouth could be put through the dishwasher aswell?
coffeyt wrote: » I appreciate that behaviour is going to be an issue but it was an idea I was floating as there were discussion on previous posts related to cleaning and was wondering if the foggers would be an option to make sure all nooks and crannies were disinfected?
grind gremlin wrote: » It would definitely be a good idea. Anything that helps us keep our classrooms clean is definitely welcomed. I wonder how long each cycle takes. It would be great if it could be run at intervals throughout the day while children went outside. Keeping them in class all day is asking for trouble.
grind gremlin wrote: » In younger classes, the issue is kids coughing, sneezing, putting objects in their mouth, spitting when the speak excitedly or shout out answer, not understanding personal space and being in each other’s faces. The biggest risk is the children’s behaviour. Giving everything a good scrub when they leave is definitely good practice but I fear it won’t be enough if children are packed in a lot classes as they always have been.
coffeyt wrote: » I've seen some pubs using disinfecting fogger machines for cleaning. Would these be an option for schools to be used daily before and after class? Would they be suitable for use on smaller toys in the classroom especially? Does anyone have any feedback on them?
combat14 wrote: » french cases up 54% in one week with significant proportion in the 20-30 age category .. heatwave up to 41% this week with people being asked to continue wearing their masks .. least covid numbers here were only 85 yesterday and 38 today so not too bad we might be ok if they keep coming down like that
downthemiddle wrote: » Back in the day when people listened to Eddie Hobbs he went into a school for his tv programme. The purpose of the series was to show people how to manage their finances and to budget more efficiently. The only time he had to admit defeat was in the school. He couldn’t balance the budget.
Alrigghtythen wrote: » Good, maybe the cash will encourage some cooperation.
timmy_mallet wrote: » Is this rumour still going? Hats, bags, scarfs, gloves, coats, all new each day as well, or wha'?
wirelessdude01 wrote: » For the primary teachers amongst us, any discussion regarding uniforms?
Alrigghtythen wrote: » Ok. It seems You just posted this to get a dig.i dont mind. My work place is safe thanks to all my colleagues. We all got pay rises last week for our work through the pandemic.
iamwhoiam wrote: » While I fully agree about the teacher bashing and you are right to ignore , there are one or two who pop a parent bashing post every now and again . I tend to ignore that as its not beneficial either . I must say thankfully when mine were young that parents and teacher really pulled together and it was lovely . Possibly it is not so now but in my own area I see quite a lot of support for teachers still
downthemiddle wrote: » Now you know how the majority feel reading your posts.
