| | DECEMBER 20209themselves tested before visiting school/preschool again. It is recommended that schools keep a close check & have travel & health declarations in place to keep a close eye on the same.4. Thorough sanitisation: While there is a reg-ular cleaning of schools & preschools on a daily ba-sis, all institutions must thoroughly sanitise / make arrangements for deep cleaning of the premises, equipment, outdoor play areas and all infrastructure including transport network ie. buses etc.5. Medical support 24/7: Having a doctor/ nurse on call 24/7 in such situations is recommend-ed. Most schools have a medical room and counsellor accessible at all times. In such situations it should be made mandatory.6. Facilitation learning through technology: With the advent of technology, we are more connect-ed and can leverage learning management systems and other e-learning modules to ensure our chil-dren do not lose out on learning during such times. E-learning makes the transition to remote learning smooth both with children, teachers as well as par-ents who are now spending more time at home.7. Stay connected & fostering a sense of community: Finding connection & resilience in the face of this pandemic is important ­ as institu-tions we can stay in touch with parents through our parent-communication module/ ERP and constantly share fun updates on the lines of fun DIY projects to build with your child at home, top books and chil-dren movies to watch with your family, fun-learn-ing activities and resource links that can be shared (grade-specific) making sure parents and children spend quality time when at home. At the same time, keeping in constant touch with parents on school/preschool related announcements. Eg. Notices on ex-aminations/ results/ admissions/ reopening dates etc.In an increasingly interconnected world it is our collective responsibility to take all precautionary measures to prevent widespread panic. We commend the contribution of doctors, frontline public health workers and administration for their hard work. As responsible citizens we must collectively pitch in to overcome this challenge. WITH THE ADVENT OF TECHNOLOGY, WE ARE MORE CONNECTED AND CAN LEVERAGE LEARNING MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS AND OTHER E-LEARNING MODULES TO ENSURE OUR CHILDREN DO NOT LOSE OUT ON LEARNING DURING SUCH TIMES
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