NGA – COVID-19- Information sheet – Monitoring full school opening August 2020

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Implementing operational plans is the responsibility of school leaders. However, the governing board should have a level of oversight and confidence that plans have been implemented successfully. This is important given the board’s duty to promote the wellbeing of pupils, its responsibilities as the employers of staff and wider duties under health and safety legislation

NGA-COVID-19_Information-sheet_Monitoring-full-school-opening_August-2020

This information sheet provides advice for governing boards on monitoring the return of an increased number of pupils to schools. It includes considerations for monitoring:

  • the implementation of essential control measures
  • welcoming staff back into school
  • attendance
  • contingency plans for outbreaks
  • maintaining a full, broad and balanced curriculum