The Tamil Nadu Government has announced to permit, students studying Classes 10 to 12 in government, government aided/private schools to attend schools on a voluntary basis, with effect from October 1, 2020.
The Tamil Nadu Government has announced to permit, students studying Classes 10 to 12 in government, government aided/private schools to attend schools on a voluntary basis, with effect from October 1, 2020.
Following which, the government has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for schools and students (10, 11 and 12) to commence classes from October 1, onwards. As per the SOP, students studying in standards 10 to 12 shall be divided into two batches. Students of only one batch shall be permitted on a day. For example: The first batch shall come to school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the second batch shall come to school on Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday.
With regard to teachers, in the first week, first batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday & Tuesday) and the second batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday) followed by the first batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday). In the subsequent week, second batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday & Tuesday) and the first batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday) followed by the second batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday).
Students of classes 10, 11 and 12 studying in all schools are permitted to visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones only, on voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers to learn their lessons during this lockdown period, due to COVID-19.
This will be subject to written consent of their parents/ guardians and will be permitted with effect from October, 1 2020. However, online/distance learning through other modes shall be continued.
The Government has already issued Standard Operating Procedure for distribution of textbooks and other educational items vide G.O Mes No.344 Revenue and Disaster Management Department dated July 10, 2020 and for new admissions vide G.O. Ms. No.273 Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department dated August 13, 2020.
I. Social Distancing norms
1. Students of each standard (10, 11 and 12) shall be called to schools according to pre-assigned time slots/schedule to avoid crowding restricting to 50% students in a class on a day.
2. Such teacher-student interaction must be organized in a staggered manner.
3. Proper boxes must be marked on the floor/ground to ensure social distancing in the queue, wherever required.
4. On all working days, proper social distancing norms shall be followed to avoid crowding in the entrance and inside the school premises.
5. The students shall not be allowed to stand outside in the schools.
6. Students in containment zones and quarantine due to travel shall be asked to come to school for getting guidance after the quarantine/containment period is over or after the containment zone is declared normal. These students may be contacted over phone by the teachers to provide guidance.
7. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as possible, while making seating arrangements in class rooms.
8. Physical distancing shall also be maintained in staff rooms, office areas (including reception areas) and in other places.
9. If weather permits, outdoor spaces shall be utilized for conducting teacher - student interactions, keeping in view the safety and security of the students and physical distancing protocols.
10. Assemblies, sports and events that can lead to overcrowding shall be strictly avoided. Swimming pools (wherever applicable) shall remain closed.
Sanitization
1. Prior to calling students to schools , the school premises along with furniture, hand rails, doors, windows etc. shall be disinfected properly with 1% Sodium Hypochlorite solution as per the government guidelines already issued for the same. This exercise should also be done daily before the commencement of school in the morning.
2. Provision of hand wash facilities with soap and running water which is the most preferred mode of disinfection for hands shall be made adequately. In addition, hand sanitizers shall be provided.
3. Teachers and students shall only be allowed to enter the premises after washing their hands with soap /sanitizing. Suitable hand wash with soap /sanitization provisions with alcohol based sanitizers shall be made at the entry and exit points of the schools and wherever required.
4. CEOs shall communicate the government guidelines for sanitization of public places to all schools / local bodies/health department officials for strict compliance by all concerned.
5. Wash areas, toilets, etc., where people are likely to come shall be disinfected properly. Social distancing norms shall apply to such areas strictly.
6. Instead of biometric attendance for teachers/staff, alternate arrangements for contact less attendance shall be made by the school administration.
7. The school should display State helpline numbers and also numbers of local health authorities etc. to teachers / students / employees to contact in case of any emergency.
8. Air-conditioning should be avoided to the extent possible. Wherever, absolutely necessary, for air-conditioning / ventilation, the GOI guidelines shall be followed which emphasizes that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30°C, relative humidity should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. Air circulation system should allow fresh/treated fresh air with fresh all level more than 50%.
Following which, the government has issued a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for schools and students (10, 11 and 12) to commence classes from October 1, onwards. As per the SOP, students studying in standards 10 to 12 shall be divided into two batches. Students of only one batch shall be permitted on a day. For example: The first batch shall come to school on Monday, Wednesday and Friday and the second batch shall come to school on Tuesday, Thursday end Saturday.
With regard to teachers, in the first week, first batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday & Tuesday) and the second batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday) followed by the first batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday). In the subsequent week, second batch shall work for 2 days at a stretch (Monday & Tuesday) and the first batch shall work for the next 2 days (Wednesday & Thursday) followed by the second batch for the next 2 days (Friday & Saturday).
Students of classes 10, 11 and 12 studying in all schools are permitted to visit their schools, in areas outside the containment zones only, on voluntary basis, for taking guidance from their teachers to learn their lessons during this lockdown period, due to COVID-19.
This will be subject to written consent of their parents/ guardians and will be permitted with effect from October, 1 2020. However, online/distance learning through other modes shall be continued.
The Government has already issued Standard Operating Procedure for distribution of textbooks and other educational items vide G.O Mes No.344 Revenue and Disaster Management Department dated July 10, 2020 and for new admissions vide G.O. Ms. No.273 Revenue and Disaster Management (DM4) Department dated August 13, 2020.
I. Social Distancing norms
1. Students of each standard (10, 11 and 12) shall be called to schools according to pre-assigned time slots/schedule to avoid crowding restricting to 50% students in a class on a day.
2. Such teacher-student interaction must be organized in a staggered manner.
3. Proper boxes must be marked on the floor/ground to ensure social distancing in the queue, wherever required.
4. On all working days, proper social distancing norms shall be followed to avoid crowding in the entrance and inside the school premises.
5. The students shall not be allowed to stand outside in the schools.
6. Students in containment zones and quarantine due to travel shall be asked to come to school for getting guidance after the quarantine/containment period is over or after the containment zone is declared normal. These students may be contacted over phone by the teachers to provide guidance.
7. Physical distancing of at least 6 feet to be followed as far as possible, while making seating arrangements in class rooms.
8. Physical distancing shall also be maintained in staff rooms, office areas (including reception areas) and in other places.
9. If weather permits, outdoor spaces shall be utilized for conducting teacher - student interactions, keeping in view the safety and security of the students and physical distancing protocols.
10. Assemblies, sports and events that can lead to overcrowding shall be strictly avoided. Swimming pools (wherever applicable) shall remain closed.
Sanitization
1. Prior to calling students to schools , the school premises along with furniture, hand rails, doors, windows etc. shall be disinfected properly with 1% Sodium Hypochlorite solution as per the government guidelines already issued for the same. This exercise should also be done daily before the commencement of school in the morning.
2. Provision of hand wash facilities with soap and running water which is the most preferred mode of disinfection for hands shall be made adequately. In addition, hand sanitizers shall be provided.
3. Teachers and students shall only be allowed to enter the premises after washing their hands with soap /sanitizing. Suitable hand wash with soap /sanitization provisions with alcohol based sanitizers shall be made at the entry and exit points of the schools and wherever required.
4. CEOs shall communicate the government guidelines for sanitization of public places to all schools / local bodies/health department officials for strict compliance by all concerned.
5. Wash areas, toilets, etc., where people are likely to come shall be disinfected properly. Social distancing norms shall apply to such areas strictly.
6. Instead of biometric attendance for teachers/staff, alternate arrangements for contact less attendance shall be made by the school administration.
7. The school should display State helpline numbers and also numbers of local health authorities etc. to teachers / students / employees to contact in case of any emergency.
8. Air-conditioning should be avoided to the extent possible. Wherever, absolutely necessary, for air-conditioning / ventilation, the GOI guidelines shall be followed which emphasizes that the temperature setting of all air conditioning devices should be in the range of 24-30°C, relative humidity should be in the range of 40- 70%, intake of fresh air should be as much as possible and cross ventilation should be adequate. Air circulation system should allow fresh/treated fresh air with fresh all level more than 50%.