Module Key Takeaways

• The school administration and teachers should ensure that classes are organised to  maintain at least 1 meter between desks and ensure only one student sits per desk.
• Educational activities should be contextualized based on the specific needs of children (language, ability, gender, etc.).
• Schools shall implement “Stay Home if Unwell” policy to ensure no symptomatic student, teacher, or school staff come to school.
• To manage COVID-19 suspected cases in schools, the management should dedicate a room/ construct a temporary shed which can serve as a waiting area where suspected cases can remain until they are examined.
• Frequently touched surfaces in the school must be cleaned and disinfected with 70% alcohol or 0.5% chlorine solution (i.e. 1-part bleach or “Berekina” mixed in 9 parts water).
• School administrators, teachers and staff should promote and demonstrate regular hand washing and monitor their uptake and, ensure soap and safe water is available at age-appropriate hand washing stations.
• Key message for the parent: Monitor your child’s health and keep them home from school if they feel flu like symptoms or are sick, and, Teach and model good hygiene practices for your children.
• Key message for the students:  Ask questions, educate yourself and get information from reliable sources , Protect yourself and others, and don’t stigmatize your peers or tease anyone about being sick.