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DBE announced on Saturday that all schools for children with special educational needs and primary school pupils (from grade R to 7) were expected to return to classes daily under the traditional timetable from 26 July.
Educators raise fresh concerns as schools proceed with the second term By Shanice Naidoo Share Cape Town - Schools have already kicked off term two but while the Department of Basic Education said everything is running smoothly, fears still linger for teachers with comorbidities. “Teaching and learning is proceeding with no major challenges. In terms of health and safety protocols, everybody knows what must happen and it is the same old measures that include the wearing of masks correctly, sanitising of hands, washing hands and keep social distancing. These are the most effective hygiene pr...
Education unionsâ success in improving working conditions and status for the profession despite COVID-19 crisis Around 170 education unionists from 55 countries shared success stories in ensuring decent working conditions for education workers in an online meeting organised by Education International. published 2021-05-07 updated 2021-05-07 On 6 May, Education International invited member organisations to explore how unions have won additional rights for educators during the pandemic. Moderating the virtual event, the executive director of the National Professional Teachersâ Organis...
Since the Covid-19 outbreak last year, pupils have been attending school on a rotational basis to prevent crowding and to adhere to social distancing protocols. However, Department of Education spokesperson, Elijah Mhlanga said in a statement that the Council of Education Minsters is meeting on Thursday and Friday to discuss the matter as well as the impact of Covid-19. Government schools re-opened for the second term on Monday. “The proposal is now being considered at the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure where the department has since delivered a presentation at the re...
DBE considers return of all primary learners back to school By Chulumanco Mahamba Share Johannesburg - The Department of Basic Education (DBE) was expected to make a decision on the full-time return of primary school learners in due course, as schools open for the second term this week. It was back to school for teachers and learners across the country on Monday for the first day of the second term of the year. The return to school is happening in the same week that the Council of Education ministers, which include Minister Angie Motshekga, Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule and all MECs of Educa...