Covid-19: More cash needed to reopen schools, say principals

He said the centralised procurement and distribution to all schools of appropriate and sufficient personal protective equipment and cleaning materials prior to their full reopening in the autumn would greatly alleviate schools of a significant burden over the summer months.

Mr Clerkin said: “Training specific to schools is needed, particularly in relation to supporting children with special educational needs, as there are specific concerns and issues that will pose significant challenges for school staff with regard to intimate care needs.“In addition, specific training is required for cleaning staff, staff reps, compliance officers and school leaders. The training being prepared by the Health and Safety Authority needs to be expanded to address these cohorts.

“Special schools face huge challenges in reopening their school buildings in September. They will require extra personnel and protective personal equipment equipment, as well as very clear guidance and training on the intimate care challenges they will face day-to-day in schools, and funding to support the purchase of extra resources to limit the sharing of materials in or between classes.

He said post-primary schools varied from 100 pupils to more than 1,500. Each had its own unique factors which would affect what a return to school may look like.He added that each school required the appointment or reallocation of a member of staff to act as a Covid-19 assistant while a financial package was needed to fund the implementation of the reopening guidelines.

“Blended learning for post-primary education will form part of our future practice. There must be clarity, however, as to what we mean by blended learning and what are the expectations of schools in this regard. There must be clear guidance produced by the

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