- The new health protocol will be published this Wednesday evening.
- We already know that in kindergarten, there will no longer be any distance to be respected between the students.
- In elementary school, a distance meter is recommended between students. And in middle school, one meter of distance must be respected between students, and if this is not possible, middle school students must wear a mask.
The big comeback in class is Monday! All kindergarten, elementary and middle school students must return to class on June 22, and this is mandatory. But even if the epidemic weakens, they will not take up the torch as before confinement.
The Ministry of National Education will unveil this Wednesday evening the new health protocol which must be respected in the establishments. From sleepy rules compared to the previous protocol. 20 Minutes tells you what the everyday life of the students who will return to school on Monday will look like.
What will be the distances between two students?
Due to the absence of a rebound in the epidemic since deconfinement and several studies which have shown that children are not very carriers of the virus, the rules of physical distancing in schools and colleges are relaxed. The 4 m2 per pupil rule no longer holds. In kindergarten, no distance rule is imposed, either inside or outside, announced Wednesday afternoon Jean-Michel Blanquer on Public Senate. "It is the same rule as for the cribs for realism, because we know that it is not easy to enforce this physical distance," he said.
In elementary school, the instruction is different: a meter of distance between the students is recommended. However, the Minister suggested that accommodation would be possible in classrooms. Because some are too small: "We will have to have a little less than a meter," he added.
In college, it will be necessary to respect a distance of one lateral meter between each pupil in class, when they are side by side or face to face. If the distance of one meter is not possible, then wearing a mask will be "compulsory for middle school students," conceded the minister. But in the yard or during outdoor sports sessions, no need to respect this meter. The ministry explains that "the organization of the class in the open air is therefore encouraged", in a provisional version of the protocol that 20 Minutes obtained. In addition, "all areas of the establishment can be mobilized (permanent contract, computer rooms ...), including to offer other activities (studies, 2S2C)", says the document. School principals and principals will therefore have to tailor-make.
Who will wear a mask?
New: it would not be compulsory for teachers when they are teaching and are at least one meter away from the pupils, according to the provisional version of the protocol. Two masks will be provided to educational staff for each day of presence in the establishments.
Regarding the students, nothing changes for those in kindergarten, for whom "wearing a mask is to be avoided". Wearing a mask is also not recommended for those in elementary schools, "but masks are available to equip children with symptoms while waiting for their departure from school". And for students with pathologies, it will be up to the referring doctor to give his opinion. Concerning middle school students, the instruction is more flexible, because the wearing of a mask is now compulsory only if the distance of 1 m cannot be respected. Masks will be made available to them if their family has not provided them.
What will be the hygiene rules to be observed by the students?
Students must wash their hands upon arrival at the school, before and after recess, before and after each meal, after going to the toilet, before returning home or upon arrival at home. Wash with soap and water for thirty seconds. "Otherwise, the use of a hydroalcoholic solution can be considered," says the document.
Will parents be able to return to schools?
Yes, because the text specifies that "accompanying persons as well as external contributors, who are asked to wear a general public mask, can now enter school buildings after cleaning or disinfecting their hands". A plus for kindergarten students, who are made safe by the presence of their parents in the morning when they arrive at school.
How will they circulate in establishments?
In order to prevent students from meeting too often, school heads are invited to spread out the arrival and departure of students over time "according to the number of students received per room, the staff present and possibilities for adapting school transport ”, specifies the protocol. In college, the classes will stay in the same room if possible and it will be up to the teachers to move around. To avoid having too many people in the courtyard, the recreations “are organized by classes”.
What about the canteen?
Students' arrivals will be staggered and students of the same class must have lunch together. "The flows and density of students are organized by respecting the distance of at least one meter between students (or group of students for kindergarten)," says the text.
Will more games be allowed at recess?
No more static recreations. “Access to outdoor games, benches, collective spaces is now authorized if daily cleaning is provided (or after a period of no use of approximately 12 hours). "" The provision of shared objects (balloons, toys, books, games, pencils ...) is permitted when disinfection at least daily is ensured (or objects are isolated 24 hours before reuse) ", also specifies the document.
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