Reopening responsibly: Dubai students will be safe in schools, head teachers assure parents

Reopening responsibly: Dubai students will be safe in schools, head teachers assure parents

The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has confirmed that schools and universities in Dubai may reopen their facilities following the summer break, provided they comply with specific health and safety protocols.. Campus learning was suspended across all educational institutions in the UAE in March, as part of precautionary measures to limit the spread of Covid-19.. Since then, education went online and schools and colleges shifted to e-learning.. Now that schools are given the green light to reopen, head teachers have been communicating with parents to assuage fears they may have.. Brendon Fulton, executive principal of Dubai British School, said: "Our comprehensive safety plans will exceed the guidelines set forth by the regulators, and once parents see these, we are confident that they will have their fears allayed.. "For parents who remain unsure, we are planning on providing asynchronous lesson resources to all students so that learning can be accessed remotely for those who choose.. Our preference will remain that all students are in school for learning we will ensure that no student gets left behind.". Some schools are exploring blended learning options and trialling plans, such as hosting virtual assemblies for the whole school, while broadcasting from within each