From Monday, teachers will return to school before the arrival of children on Tuesday in crèche, kindergarten and primary schools. Teachers, children and parents will experience a new start to the school year, under the sign of strict health rules against coronavirus. A system that raises questions on the part of parents and teachers, in particular on the conditions of childcare, as noted by Europe 1.
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In schools and nurseries, health rules have become essential this fall. A Parisian crèche, for example, prohibits cuddly toys and invites you to avoid hugs. Staff can only hug if comfort is really needed.
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Another case near Rennes: "When I am sad or afraid, the teacher finds words rather than gestures to console me", popularizes a school. Another even calls for the responsibility of primary school pupils: it recommends personal self-containment so that physical distance is respected. "We even hesitated to have parents sign a waiver," said a teacher.
"The protocol is extremely strict"
Despite these measures, uncertainties remain. "As this date [of the deconfinement] is premature, the protocol is extremely strict", denounces Francette Popineau, co-secretary general of SNUipp, first union of school teachers. "If we had waited a little, maybe the protocol would have been a little lighter."
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The trade unionist is apprehensive because, according to her, this protocol will have consequences for the schools. "It's misunderstanding: we open where barrier gestures are the most difficult to apply. We are not immune to schools which would close after two or three days because they would have trouble to put the protocol in place, "she is indignant.
Francette Popineau however tries to reassure. According to her, teachers must be trusted to alert parents if the safety of their children is not guaranteed.