KHDA issues list of protocols for reopening of private schools in Dubai

KHDA issues list of protocols for reopening of private schools in Dubai

Zainab Mansoor

Monday 06 July 2020

KHDA issued a list of safety points that schools, parents and students must follow

Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has issued 100-plus protocols for the re-opening of private schools across the emirate in September this year.

According to the "Protocols for the Reopening of Private Schools in Dubai“ circular on the education regulator's website, schools must adhere to the 118 protocols issued under 15 categories, to reopen for the academic year 2020/21.

A few of the conditions issued for school reopening include:

A. Entry, Pick up, and School Visit 

Modes of thermal screening (individually or by installing the relevant technology) should be present at the entrance of the school. Children who are taking the bus, should get scanned for their temperature before getting onto the bus. Anyone with a fever ≥37.50 C should not be allowed entry.The class teacher is responsible to refer students with Covid-19 symptoms such as cough, body aches, fatigue, shortness of breath, sore throat, runny nose, diarrhea and nausea, and headache, to the school nurse for further screening as per the guidelines.Teachers and students older than six years of age are required to wear face masks at all times.Staff will be discouraged from exiting the school