The basic education department has decided to trim the curriculum as they believe not all schools can catch up and only essential concepts required for progression to the next grade will be taught.
Western Cape education department MEC for education Debbie Schäfer has released the province’s preparations to reopen schools by 1 June.
The WCED has placed orders for school safety and hygiene packs, the contents of which would be received at schools by principals over the coming week. “This list specifies in detail which conditions are regarded by health experts as high risk, and how they are measured. Staff with these conditions will need to provide a medical report on the nature and duration of the illness. Appropriate work arrangements and/or potential leave may then be considered.Schäfer said staff at the schools should conduct screening themselves: “In our view, the most practical solution is for staff at schools to undertake this task. This is going to have to be done every day with every child and staff member.
The basic education department has decided to trim the curriculum as they believe that not all schools can catch up. Only essential concepts required for progression to the next grade will be taught.
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