How will schools be able to go back in September? (Continued)

the corpo wrote: »

I was more aghast at the idea that the school said they can't have more than 6 people in their building 8)

Guessing insurance company dictated that.

seamus wrote: »

All after school activities have been effectively cancelled in most schools anyway, but this new "6 to a class" rule has effectively killed off any that were going ahead with strong controls in place.

They absolutely did not think this through.

Unless they wanted it this way but just not calling it a lockdown.

Sunday Sunday wrote: »

How about an ounce of common sense, nothing to say you have to have windows and doors open all day every day. Surely educators are capable of knowing a simple thing about when it's appropriate to open a window :rolleyes:

Well you clearly know nothing about it, so there's a good chance many teachers won't either.

I believe it's lacking from our official advice (the initial publication said it WAS NOT an airborne virus), but many agencies around the globe are strongly suggesting or insisting that windows and doors be left open.

Otherwise you see, there'll be an outbreak and schools will shut.

Stop rolling your eyes at people, please

khalessi wrote: »

So the subs for primary school is working out well. My school is one of a group of 16 schools and we have been given a share in 4 teachers during the year to cover abscences in all 16 schools.

Any idea how many teachers the four subs are expected to cover? I’m hearing stories of four subs for upto four hundred teachers.

khalessi wrote: »

Well there are 60 teachers in my school and a lot of the other schools are of a similar size, so conservative estimate 700 teachers maybe

That’s laughable.

khalessi wrote: »

Yep so it will be Support teachers filling the gap

I believe a number of schools are informing parents that a situation may arise where children have to stay at home when there is no cover for a class

dundalkfc10 wrote: »

NPHET we were told would be making recommendations to cabinet about schools today.

Min for Education isnt at the press breifing to answer questions

This is a ****ing disgrace at this stage

She's happy to take the paycheck but not happy to show up and do her job

khalessi wrote: »

I have to do them but also will have to cover yard duty and staggered entrances and exits along with class abscences.

Don’t bother your backside. There wont be an inspector to be seen with this ****storm going ahead and 95% of paperwork is just for the inspector.

Smacruairi wrote: »

https://youtu.be/UBrwYokvdvk

Non teachers can have a look at the training video we received..

Does it mention not to steal cleaning suppplies?

I feel like this has been said a million times, but why is blended learning not what's happening? I know lack of IT in schools is an issue, but it is one that can be overcome.

What about this scenario that I see being suggested more and more on social media.

Primary -
Any child that has additional needs or there is no childcare option for parents can send their children to school every day. Blended learning for everyone else. Even four days in school and one day online would reduce class sizes each day.

Secondary -
Pretty much the same, but as there are no childcare issues more can do blended learning. Again, any student that needs to be in fulltime for whatever reason should be in school every day.

Sammy2012 wrote: »

Can schools use facial recognition software to store to children's data or daily temperature?

We’re working on getting hot water and paper towels to every school in the country. I think facial recognition software will have to wait!

Does anyone know what the story is regarding staff meetings for teachers?

Are teachers expected not to comply with the 6 people in a room rule?