Health Ministry has issued SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) for reopening of CBSE & other schools for classes 9th, 10th, 11th, & 12th voluntarily, for taking guidance from their teachers in the context of COVID-19 (This will be subject to the written consent of their parents/guardians). However, this will be allowed from 21st September onwards.
“Prior to resumption of activities, all work areas intended for teaching/demonstrations, etc., including laboratories, other common utility areas shall be sanitized with 1% sodium hypochlorite solution, with particular attention to frequently touched surfaces,” the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) announced by the Health Ministry states.
Attendance for students will be voluntary and only to seek guidance from teachers. Online classes will continue. Those attending school will have to wear masks compulsorily. “This will be subject to the written consent of their parents/guardians. Such visits and teacher-student interaction must be organized in a staggered manner,” the SOP states.
Even for guidance, all senior students will not report to school together. Guidance activities will be staggered with students being allocated specific time for reporting.
All entry points to the school will have hand sanitizers and thermal screening for temperature. To ensure that physical distancing of 6 feet is maintained, schools have been asked to draw markings on the floor in staff rooms, office areas, the mess, library, cafeteria, and also design classroom seating accordingly.
Upon reopening, morning assembly, sports, and any event or activity that could lead to crowding will not be allowed. Sharing of items such as class notes and stationery among students will also be prohibited.
All the information has been published on the official twitter account of the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. Students and others who are wondering about the school reopening date in India can check all the details. No updates have been provided for the students from class 1st to 8th.
All educational institutions in the country have been closed since mid-March after the government announced a lockdown to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
