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This safety and hygiene guide provides precautionary measures that should be taken by early childhood centres to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The guidelines may require adjustments according to individual school settings to minimise operational disruption.
1. CHILDREN
✔ Children should understand basic, age-appropriate information about the coronavirus. Here is a simple guide.
✔ Protect yourself and others by remembering to wash your hands often, not touch your face and not share food or drinks with your friends.
✔ If you feel confused, scared or worried, know that you can always talk to your teacher about it.
2. PARENTS
✔ Monitor your child’s health. If they display any symptoms, e.g. fever or cough, keep them out of school.
✔ Coordinate with the school so that your child can continue learning at home.
✔ Find out how you can support school safety efforts and work together with the school.
3. SCHOOL TEACHERS
✔ Know the latest facts and stay informed through reputable sources, such as health ministry advisories, UNICEF and WHO.
✔ Clean and disinfect the school facility at least twice a day. Reinforce frequent handwashing and implement social distancing practices.
✔ Establish procedures if children or staff become unwell.
✔ Plan for continuity of learning with the use of remote learning tools. Discover our top picks here.
✔ Address children’s psychosocial support needs. Reassure them that they can always discuss their emotions and concerns with you.
GOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE |
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Handwashing |
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No sharing |
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Wear a mask |
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CLEAN ENVIRONMENT |
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Frequent disinfection |
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Reduce clutter |
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Better ventilation |
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Put up posters |
Click here for a poster to wash your hands thoroughly. Click here for a poster to wear a mask the proper way. |
SCHOOL ARRIVAL & DISMISSAL |
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Spread out drop-off & pick-up times |
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Temperature & Health Screening |
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Social distancing for parents |
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Communicate digitally |
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SOCIAL DISTANCING (During School Hours) |
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General rule |
Teach children to stretch their arms or “flap their wings” to keep enough distance between themselves and their friends.
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Adjust class schedules |
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Class sessions |
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Where physical distancing cannot be avoided |
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CHILDREN ARRIVING HOME AFTER SCHOOL |
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STAFF TRAINING |
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IF THERE’S A CONFIRMED CORONAVIRUS CASE IN SCHOOL, … |
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Reopening strongly relies on all of us to play our roles in making sure our communities stay safe as possible to remain open. Practice social distancing and other necessary daily hygiene habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
Reference: Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat and National Early Childhood Intervention Council