Back to school 2021: All the KHDA rules of Dubai private schools reopening on October 3

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Until September 30, students of Dubai’s private schools can opt for the face-to-face or distance learning modules. Class groups or grade/year levels may temporarily switch to distance learning if positive cases of COVID-19 are detected. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Students or staff with high risk conditions (specific illnesses or who are immunocompromised) are to be offered alternative means for education (i.e. online provision) until further notice. Schools should ensure academic provision for students who are unable to attend classes physically (due to health, quarantine, etc.) as long as they are healthy enough to have these lessons. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Physical distancing rules Image Credit: Pixabay

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From this academic year, one-metre distancing is recommended. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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The rule on face masks Image Credit: Unsplash

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Students who are older than six years old, staff and visitors to schools must wear face masks. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Masks need NOT be worn by Image Credit: Unsplash

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Individuals who require supplemental oxygen Image Credit: Unsplash

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Sports and extra-curricular activities Image Credit: Unsplash

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Sports lessons Image Credit: Unsplash

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Events at school Image Credit: Unsplash

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The new guidelines for these are: Image Credit: Unsplash

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Bus hygiene should be maintained by following the appropriate sanitisation and physical distancing standards. For example, seat belts, arm rests, handles and rails should be sanitised. should be sanitised after each use, in accordance with RTA’s relevant guidelines for public transportation. For buses using swipe cards for registration, the cards and the swipe machine should be regularly sanitised. The process should be supervised by the bus attendant. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Records of all bus passengers should be maintained daily. Absences should also be recorded. Signage should be added inside the bus to guide children in hygienic practices (i.e. respiratory hygiene, waste management, etc.). Adequate waste management and disinfection practices should be followed, especially if children use back seat pockets and bins. Ensure proper ventilation in the vehicle at all times. Avoid recirculating air and encourage the use of windows whenever possible. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Is vaccination compulsory for staff/students? Image Credit: Unsplash

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Vaccination is not compulsory. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Safety protocols Image Credit: Unsplash

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Schools will still follow the Dubai Government health and safety protocols. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Entry, pick-up, and school visit procedures Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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Anyone with a fever ≥37.50 C should not be allowed entry. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Parents, guardians, or visitors who enter the school premises, including those dropping off and picking up younger children, should provide proof of vaccination or a negative PCR test taken in the previous 48 hours. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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Schools must ensure that people maintain the recommended one metre of physical distance in high traffic areas. If the school is not able to maintain the required physical distancing, then it should take all necessary measures to ensure the health and safety of the school community, says KHDA. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Masks are to be worn at all times. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Parents and guardians will not have access to the rest of the school. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Role of Health and Safety Officers (HSOs) Image Credit: Unsplash

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Developing health and safety procedures Image Credit: Unsplash

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Reporting on vaccination status and the weekly PCR results of unvaccinated internal and outsourced staff Image Credit: Unsplash

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Training relevant staff on best practices and Dubai Municipality (DM) requirements; Conducting all necessary training for students and staff; Image Credit: Unsplash

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Managing the isolation room on school premises Image Credit: Unsplash

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Managing confirmed and suspected cases and emergencies Image Credit: Unsplash

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Classroom sizes and bubbles Image Credit: Unsplash

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Student ratios will vary depending on the size of the classroom. Image Credit: Unsplash

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“Stable” or “bubble” means the same 15 or fewer children are in the same group each day and cannot be accessed by children outside of that group. Image Credit: Unsplash

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Student-to-teacher ratios must meet the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) requirements for these age groups. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives

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The guidelines Image Credit: Unsplash

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Teachers should ensure that students do not share food. Image Credit: Unsplash

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One metre of distancing is recommended when eating. Buffets or other forms of meal gatherings are not allowed. Image Credit: Shutterstock

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