Class for real, for all and full time. The seven-page health protocol, published on July 21 by the National Education with the approval of the health authorities, draws for the start of the 2020 school year a school quite similar to that of June 22, when compulsory classes resume. Some rules in force before the summer holidays have even been lightened.
Will this flexibility hold until September 1? While voices are being raised, more and more numerous among teachers, to demand a new, stricter vade-mecum in the face of the Covid-19 epidemic, the school world is also scrutinizing another document: the "continuity plan educational ”, also prepared in the middle of the summer by the administration, in the event of“ active circulation ”of the virus, and in the event of“ localized ”closures. The hypothesis of a new school blackout, with 12 million students asked to study at home, however, does not appear in the list of possibilities considered.
Obligatory presence
"The presence of students in class, school, college and high school, is imperative and is not left to the free appreciation of parents", poses, one can not more clearly, the educational continuity plan. Even in the event of strong circulation of SARS-CoV-2, which would impose lessons in half-groups and reduced timetables, "the major stake" of National Education remains to maintain "a number of teaching days. face-to-face as high as possible ”. And compulsory.
Between home school and lessons at the bahut, it will no longer be possible to choose, as when coming out of confinement. If there are exceptions, it will be on the basis of a "medical certificate", said Thursday, August 20 during the 20 Hours of France 2 the Minister of National Education, Jean-Michel Blanquer.
Natacha, mother of three boys aged 7 to 10, in the Parisian suburbs, already regrets the ephemeral à la carte school in May. "If we were still on a voluntary basis, I would not hand over my children at the start of the school year", confides this mortgage broker, a supporter of "leaving the choice to parents as long as there is no vaccine".
Masks in middle and high school
It will be by far the flagship accessory in the courtyards: reading the protocol, wearing a mask, coupled with hand washing and daily disinfection of the premises, remains the main solution of the National Education against the Covid-19. And for good reason: in order to allow the reception of all students, the rules of distance in class have been greatly relaxed. It is no longer compulsory to leave a meter between each head. But in return, all children from 11 years old (and all teachers from kindergarten to high school) must draw their barrier weapon as soon as they are inside, including seated in their place, and even if social distancing is respected.
This novelty, announced this Thursday evening by Jean-Michel Blanquer, did not initially appear in the protocol. But, while the obligation to cover one's face is spreading in the streets and in businesses, more and more voices have been raised in recent days to demand an adaptation of the measures.
In schools, stocks are at their highest and in addition to staff, “students whose families have financial difficulties will be able to recover. We received grants for ”, informs Philippe Vincent, the spokesperson for the union of school leaders (Snpden-Unsa). Outside, and especially in playgrounds, it is the internal regulations that will set the rule.
Recreates found
Exit, solo playtime for little ones asked not to leave their square of freedom drawn in chalk on the macadam. Even in the pessimistic scenario of a school again closed, in the event of strong circulation of the virus, the maintenance of a "social bond between the pupils" and with "the educational teams" remains registered as a priority stake, one reads. in the educational continuity plan.
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In the general sanitary protocol, the "non-mixing" which prohibited mixing the different classes, is no longer required. However, these meetings between students will have to remain "limited", cropped the minister on Thursday. Mutual aid, on the other hand, will make a comeback this fall. If the protocol remains unchanged, we will be able to play ball again, and lend each other pens and paper.