School Safety Assessment Tool (Ssat) 2022: For The Progressive Expansin of The Face-To-Face Learning Modality

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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Caraga Administrative Region
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF AGUSAN DEL SUR

SCHOOL SAFETY ASSESSMENT TOOL (SSAT) 2022


FOR THE PROGRESSIVE EXPANSIN OF THE
FACE-TO-FACE LEARNING MODALITY

ORLANDO F. GAMIL, Ed.D


SGOD Chief
MANAGING SCHOOL
OPERATIONS
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification

I. SHARED RESPONSIBILITY
1. For Public schools, the School has Picture for the readiness of the school in
mobilized resources and support from terms of health and safety/ MOA indicating
community stakeholders to meet the support from stakeholders.
standards of the health and safety protocols.
2. The school has conducted simulation Video or pictures on the conduct of
activities among school personnel regarding simulation/ Activity
protocols and routines to replicate and Proposal/documentation.
discuss possible scenarios during the actual
conduct of face-to-face classes.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification

II. WORK ARRANGEMENT


1. The number of teachers who will
physically report meets the availability of
vaccinated teachers who handle face-to-face Approved AWA.
classes in a safe learning environment of
learners.
2. The school has oriented all its personnel Activity Completion report on the conduct
on the work arrangement implemented of the orientation for the teaching and
during the face-to-face classes. nonteaching of the school/SDO.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. CLASSROOM LAYOUT AND STRUCTURE
1. The school has established mechanisms inside
the classroom to ensure minimal to zero COVID-19
transmission of the learners and ensured that all
heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems
are working with increased ventilation whenever
Approved classroom lay-out and structure
possible. with pictures (markers, electric fan, open
windows and directional signages).
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Number of seats to be occupied must
not exceed the required number of
maximum learners in the classroom.
b.) Seats to be occupied must be at least
1-2 meters apart.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. CLASSROOM LAYOUT AND STRUCTURE
c.) Presence of markers and stickers on
the floor to manage traffic system and
physical distancing inside the classroom.
Approved classroom lay-out and structure
d.) Open windows and doors for non air-
with pictures (markers, electric fan, open
conditioned spaces.
windows and directional signages).
e.) Installation of exhaust fan and HEPA
filters for air-conditioned spaces guided
by DOLE Department Order No. 224-
221 Guidelines on Ventilation for
workplaces and Public Transport.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. CLASSROOM LAYOUT AND STRUCTURE
f.) Availability of working electric fans Approved classroom lay-out and structure with
regardless of HVAC system, except for pictures (markers, electric fan, open windows and
directional signages).
schools with no electricity.
Optional Sub-indicators
g.) In air-conditioned spaces, installation of
appropriate ventilation and CO2 monitoring
devices.
Enclosed spaces or classrooms.
h.) Usage of high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
filtration air purifiers to clean recirculated air,
provided that the unit is adequate for the size of the
room in which it is installed.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
IV. SCHOOL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
1. The school has established safe entrance
and exit, and crowd management Picture of the entrance and exit of the
measures for teachers, students, non- School.
teaching personnel and school visitors.
Required Sub-indicators Picture of the thermal scanner in the entrance
a.) Availability of temperature thermal and/ or exit of the school.
scanner or thermal gun at the entrance
and/or exit gates.
b.) Availability of hand sanitizer or Picture of hand sanitizer/alcohol dispenser in
alcohol dispenser at school gates. the school gates.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
IV. SCHOOL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
c.) Availability of surgical masks at Picture of the surgical masks at the
school entrance reserved for school entrance.
symptomatic individuals.
Optional Sub-indicators
Picture of drop-off and pick-up points.
d.) Established drop-off and pick-
up points that are clearly identified
and marked.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
IV. SCHOOL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
2. The school has set up clear and easy-to-
understand signages, preferably in local languages Presence of signages relative to the
and mechanisms to strengthen observance of observation of health protocols.
health protocols and protective measures.

Required Sub-indicators
a.) Display of school map at the entrance
point indicating the location of the
classroom. Presence of the school map at the entrance
b.) School traffic management plan and (classroom location).
strategies are in the place to ensure that
physical distancing is observed.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
IV. SCHOOL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
c.) Hallway ground markings for Picture of hallway markings.
walking direction guide.

d.) Designation of spaces for queue in Picture of queuing markers in the restrooms,
high traffic areas like restroom, library, library, Principal’s Office, etc.
principal’s office, etc.
e.) Installation of signages and/or ground
markings in high traffic areas like Pictures of ground markings.
restrooms and handwashing stations to
ensure physical distancing.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
IV. SCHOOL TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
f.) For schools with visually impaired Picture of signages in Braille.
learners and personnel, signages must be
in Braille..

Optional Sub-indicators
Picture of entrance and exit gate of the
g.) Designation of separate entrance and school.
exit points in the school.

h.) Designation of entrance and exit Picture of markers indicating entrance and
points in the classrooms. exit within the classroom.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
1. The school has established contact tracing
procedures for all those who enter the school Picture on this requirement.
premises (e.g., learners, teachers,
parents/guardians, school personnel, etc.).

2. The school has mobilized the School COVID-19 List of names of the School COVID-19 task
DRRM team to ensure effective implementation of Force and their duties and functions with
the school’s health and safety protocols that are in
place and are observed during the preparation School Memo.
and progressive expansion of face-to-face classes.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
Required Sub-indicators Designation letter of the a Safety Officer as
a.) Designation of a Safety Officer who the focal person/ School Memorandum.
serve as the focal person for the health
and safety protocols of the school.
3. The school has ensured the availability
of personal protective equipment (PPEs)
and hygiene & sanitation items for Pictures of PPEs and hygiene & sanitation
learners and school personnel. items .

Required Sub-indicators
a.) Availability of surgical mask.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
b.) Availability of antibacterial soap.

c.) Availability of emergency health kits Pictures of PPEs and hygiene & sanitation
that includes PPEs and other needed items .
supplies and materials in the school
clinic.

d.) Availability of PPEs for COVID-19


team members, health personnel,
maintenance and security guards.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
4. The school has set up and ensured availability of
proper sanitation and hygiene facilities following
the basic requirements and standard in
accordance with DO 10 s. 2016 Policy and Picture of handwashing station and
Guidelines for the comprehensive Water, Sanitation availability of water in the area/ rainwater
and Hygiene in Schools (WINS) Program. tank collector.
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Availability of handwashing station/s
with clean and safe water supply and
antibacterial soap.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
b.) Availability of clean and safe toilet Picture of clean and safe toilet facilities with
facilities. water.
c.) Placement of handwashing facilities Picture on this requirement
in strategic locations.

d.) Placement of trash bins in strategic Picture of trash bins (duly segregated) malata,
locations. di-malata & infectious waste (Leak-proof)

e.) Display of visual signages on proper Picture of signages on proper management


waste management practices near trash practices.
bins (e.g. biodegradable, non-biodegradable,
recyclable).
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
f.) Display of visual signages on proper Picture of signages on proper handwashing.
handwashing in handwashing areas.

5. The school has ensured regular sanitation and


disinfection of school facilities, furniture and
equipment. Copy of School Memorandum on the regular
Required Sub-indicators conduct of office disinfection with assigned
a.) Schedule of sanitation of frequently touched employee to perform.
surfaces (e.g. table, doorknobs, light switches, etc.)
every after end of the school shift.
b.) Schedule of disinfection of school facilities Duly indicated in the said Memorandum.
(e.g. chairs, desk, blackboard, toilet facilities).
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
c.) Availability of sanitation and disinfecting materials. Picture of available sanitation and disinfecting
materials.

6. The school has ensured a proper disposal system of


infectious wastes, such as used tissues and masks, in non-
contact receptacles.
Required Sub-indicators Picture of trash bins for infectious waste.
a.) Disposal of all used PPEs in a separate leak-proof
yellow trash bag/container with cover properly labelled
as “USED PPE”.
b.) Collection of the leak-proof yellow trash Picture of the garbage collection area.
bag/container regularly or twice a day (after end of class
and after working day) from designated/ specific area to
the general collection area for treatment and disposal.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
V. PROTECTIVE MEASURES, HYGENE PRACTICES AND SAFETY
PROCEDURES
c.) Availability of medical-grade face mask required Inventory and pictorials of available PPE and
for school personnel when collecting/handling the medical-grade face mask.
leak-proof yellow trash bag/container.
d.) Treatment through disinfection or spraying of the Schedule of disinfection activities in School.
collected wastes with a chlorine solution (1:10) in
accordance with DOH Department Memorandum No.
2020-0157 “Guidelines on Cleaning and Disinfection in
Various Settings as an Infection Prevention and Control
Measure Against COVID-19”.

e.) Disposal of the disinfected PPEs with general Copy of agreement with LGU/Stakeholder
waste to the final disposal facility. stating the disposal of the disinfected
materials/waste.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification

VI. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY


1. The school has developed a communication plan.
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Identification of platform of communication for coordination purposes Approved communication plan with
among the learners, parents/guardians and teachers. platform for disseminating/
communicating with the parents,
b.) Database of contact details including contact number and address of
directory of parents/guardians by
parents/guardians of the learners are kept to inform them in case their child
shows flu-like symptoms while in school premises. class and child-friendly Information,
Education and Communication (IEC)
c.) Posting of child-friendly Information, Education and Communication (IEC) materials.
materials on hygiene practices and respiratory etiquette including hand hygiene
(hand disinfection thru handwashing and/or use of 70% isopropyl alcohol),
respiratory hygiene and cough etiquette (coughing or sneezing into tissues or
one’s elbow), protective measures (proper use of face mask, ensuring physical
distancing) among others, that are placed in common areas and available in
loval languages abd braille (if applicable).
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
VI. COMMUNICATION STRATEGY
2. The school has prepared an orientation session for learners,
parents, guardians, teaching and non-teaching personnel,
external stakeholders, and LGU on the eligibility criteria for
participation and existing protocols, mechanisms and procedures
needed in the conduct of the face-to-face classes. List/ pictures of Orientation conducted
and orientation materials.
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Orientation materials are made available for distribution to
teachers, learners, parents, BLGU, DRRM team members and
persons-in-charge in ensuring observance of protocols,
mechanisms and procedures.
3. The school has proactive COVID-19 local hotline/help desk or Pictures of COVID-19 Local Hotline/
any similar local mechanism that connects and coordinates to the Help Desk.
hospitals, testing facilities and LGUs.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
VII. CONTINGENCY PLAN
1. The school has prepared a contingency plan
for suspension and resumption of classes in
case of COVID-19 resurgence in the Approved Contingency Plan of the School
community. re: reclosing and reopening the school in
case of COVID-19 resurgence in the
Decision points for school suspension; community.
Plans for the continuous implementation of
distance learning modalities during
suspension; and
Strategies for the resumption of face-to-face
classes after the suspension.
MANAGING SCHOOL OPERATIONS
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
VII. CONTINGENCY PLAN
2. The school has developed strategies for the
continuity of learning in the event of face-to-
face class suspension due to COVID-19 Approved Contingency Plan of the School
resurgence until Local authorities have re: reclosing and reopening the school in
determined the safe resumption of face-to- case of COVID-19 resurgence in the
face classes. community.
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Distance learning modalities in the event of
a class suspension due to COVID-19
resurgence is included in the contingency plan.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND
LEARNING
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. LEARNING RESOURCES
1. The school has secured sufficient supply of learning
resources needed for the face-to-face classes.
Inventory of SLMs and Textbooks in
Required Sub-indicators
the classrooms
a.) Availability of Self-Learning Modules (SLMs) in the
event of a class suspension due to COVID-19 resurgence.

b.) Availability of Textbooks and other Learning Resources.

c.) Availability of Weekly Learning Plan (WLP).

Optional Sub-indicators Picture on this requirement


d.) Provision of microphones or other appropriate sound
system for teachers to facilitate teaching in physically
distance setup.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. LEARNING RESOURCES
2. The school has ensured that all teachers have
the Teacher’s Guide/ Teacher’s Manual on specific
grade levels and learning areas that they are Availability of Teacher’s Guide and
handling. Likewise, teachers may develop activity- Teacher’s Manual
based materials for mastery of learning delivered
during face-to-face classes.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
1. The school has designed class program/s that
cater both learners of the face-to-face class
arrangement and distance education while Approved class programs
observing the maximum 6-hour classroom
teaching hours of teachers.
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Arrival breaks and dismissal time are
staggered to avoid crowding of learners in the
school premises.
“Class Program/s are presented and submitted to SDO Composite
Team during Validation”
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
2. The school has developed a teaching schedule that follows
the minimum contact time for teaching and learning.

Grade Level Minimum Contact/


Teaching Time
Kindergarten and Grade 1 4 hours
“School Grade
has given
2 toflexibility
Grade 12in contact time/teaching
5 hourstime for teaching and
learning” Approved class programs

3. The school has ensured that learning


remediation/intervention is part of the regular class
schedule and daily teaching time, for a minimum of one
hour depending upon the needs of the learners and can be
done with learners individually or by small group.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
4. The school has ensured that the class size is in accordance
with the following standards:

 Maximum of 12 learners for Kindergarten;


 For Grades 1 to 12, the number of learners in a classroom
shall take into consideration the varying classroom sizes Approved class programs
and required one-meter physical distancing;
 Maximum of 12 learners at a time for those activities
requiring the use of workshops and laboratories.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
5. The school has comprehensively profiled learners who
participate in the progressive expansion of the face-to-face
classes such as but not limited to the following:

a.) Learners who reside within the city/municipality where


the school/learning center is located. Signed detailed Profile of Learners
b.) learners who can walk to school or ride with the
available private transport or with regulated public
transportation
c.) Learning without existing comorbidities
d.) written consent from the parents/guardians must be
secured for learners with existing comorbidities who want
to participate in the face-to-face classes.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. FACE-TO-FACE CLASSES
e.) while vaccination of learners is encouraged, all learners
may participate in face-to-face classes regardless of
COVID-19 Vaccination status
f.) Prioritization of earners who cannot manage Signed detailed Profile of
independent learning, such as those whose parents must Learners
work outside home, or who do not have directly available
and immediately responsible adults/guardians at home
g.) Prioritization of learners who struggle to meet required
learning competencies
h.) Prioritization of learners who are documented to be
affected by mental health concerns that may be cased by
face-to-face interactions.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. TEACHER SUPPORT
1. The school has provided an appropriate learning and
development support plan in the delivery of better-quality
basic education services.

Required Sub-indicators Copy of L & D Plan/ LAC Plan


a.) Provision of School-Based Learning Action Cells
(LAC) sessions to ensure that the ability of the teachers to
deliver relevant teaching and learning strategies and ensure
continuity of learning through a combination of distance
learning and face-to-face classes.

b.) Coaching, mentoring and training relevant in facilitating


blended learning approach.
FOCUSING ON TEACHING AND LEARNING
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. TEACHER SUPPORT
2. The school has oriented teachers on their budget of work
and ensured that the school requirement for the learners is
in observance of academic ease.

Required Sub-indicators Copy of the approved memo/ Activity


a.) Orientation on the implementation of the Most Essential Proposal/ Attendance/ Minutes of the
Learning Competencies (MELCs) included in their budget Meeting/ Pictures
of work during the face-to-face classes.
b.) Orientation on the observance of academic case and
provision of flexibility to learners in managing face-to-face
classes.
WELL-BEING
AND
PROTECTION
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. SCHOOL DISINFECTION AND SANITATION
1. The school has ensured that the available sanitation and
disinfection materials are approved by the Philippine
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) such as:
Inventory and pictures of available
 Sodium hypochlorite recommended ratio of 0.1% (1000 sanitation and disinfection materials
ppm) by dissolving ½ tsp. of chlorine or 2g to 2L of clean are approved by the Philippine Food
water ffor regular disinfection and recommended ratio of and Drugs Administration (FDA)
0.5% (5000 ppm) for body fluids by dissolving 1 tbsp. of
chlorine or 10g to 2L of clean water.
 Ethanol in all surfaces at a recommended ratio of 70-
90%, or
 Hydrogen peroxide in all surfaces at a recommended ratio
of >0.5%
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. SCHOOL DISINFECTION AND SANITATION
2. The school has ensured the availability of sanitation and
disinfection materials are placed in strategic school locations.
Required Sub-indicators Inventory and pictures of supply of
a.) Availability of hand-sanitizers/alcohol-based sanitation and disinfection materials
solutions/other disinfectant in restrooms. for strategic school locations.
b.) Availability of hand-sanitizers/alcohol-based
solutions/other disinfectant in classroom.
c.) Availability of hand-sanitizers/alcohol-based
solutions/other disinfectant in entrance/exit point.
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
1. The school has developed strategies to prevent COVID-19 which
covers the following:

 Strategy to ensure all school-goers are subjected to hand hygiene Pictures of hand hygiene kit
 Temperature checks using thermal scanner, whenever applicable and thermal scanner,
 Non-face-to-face communication and coordination through other available communication plan, daily
platforms to be prioritized among school visitors and external stakeholders. If
face to face is necessary an appointment scheduling mechanism for authorized record of health checks of
visitors must be used/enforced. learners and personnel
 Daily rapid health checks in the classroom
 Developed a mechanism to disinfect areas of the school frequented by
personnel or learners who test positive for COVID-19
 Developed a mechanism to disinfect areas of the school frequented by
personnel or learners who test positive for COVID-19
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
• Availability of surgical face mask for anyone who show
symptoms of COVID-19
• Establishment/setting-up/refurbishment of a school clinic to
provide basic health services to all school goers, such as:
Pictures of surgical masks.
 Health assessment and physical examination, as needed;
 Appropriate intervention, first aide or treatment;
 Proper management of symptoms, including rest at Refer to communication plan &
home; and Contingency Plan
 Referral and follow-up of learners, teachers and
personnel to appropriate facilities
• Designation of private screening area at the entrance where
school goers who show symptoms upon initial screening can be
further examined or referred.
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
• Designation of separate space where sick school goers who have
been manage in the clinic can temporarily stay, awaiting referral
to the appropriate health facility without creating stigma
• Availability of school health personnel or a designated school
clinic teacher to provide basic health services and facilitate
referral in coordination with the school health personnel at SDO Refer to communication plan &
• For schools with school health personnel, orientation to the Contingency Plan
clinic teacher by the school health personnel at SDO for proper
guidance on how to effectively run the school clinic
• Record of students health status and development, including
immunization checks to prevent outbreak prone vaccine
preventable disease (e.g. measles)
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
2. The school has identified strategies to detect COVID-19 which
include the following:

• Consistent with DOH Guidelines, developed a coordination


mechanisms with local health authorities in the event that
tracing and quarantine will be needed due to a confirmed Refer to communication plan &
case of COVID-19 Contingency Plan
• Presence of the School DRRM Team to ensure that contact
tracing activities, as required by the local health authorities,
are initiated and completed among the possible close
contacts among DepEd personnel and learners
• Close coordination with Epidemiology surveillance Unit
(ESU) officers per setting
 DOH Regional ESU, LGU City ESU/ Provincial
ESU/ Municipal ESU of reporting school
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
 DOH Regional ESU, LGU City ESU/ Provincial ESU/
Municipal ESU of identified case (place of residence)
• Development of a reporting system requiring parents to report to
the school if their children are experiencing flu-like symptoms,
Refer to communication plan &
recommendation of testing to be done immediately with support Contingency Plan
and guidance from the LGUs
• Provision of health form to parents/guardians at the beginning
of each school term confirming their child and/or family
member do not have COVID-19 before permitted to go to
school to be submitted 24 to 72 hours prior to the start of school
opening
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
3. The school developed strategies to isolate and manage COVID-
19 which include the following:

• Designation of rooms for isolation of students and personnel


Pictures of the designated rooms
with fever and flu-like symptoms near the entrances for isolation, transport vehicles.
• Availability of transport vehicles from the school to
Temporary Treatment and Monitoring Facility (TTMF)
• Database of contact details of the family members/guardians Refer to communication plan &
of the learners and personnel for notification in case of
symptoms related to COVID-19
Contingency Plan
• Isolation and referral mechanisms for personnel/s or learner/s
who show COVID-19 symptoms based on the severity for
proper management and appropriate testing
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
• Reporting mechanism for Following-up and monitoring of all
close contacts as well as suspect, probable and confirmed Refer to communication plan
cases of COVID-19
Optional Sub-indicators
a.) Availability of QR codes an/or IT-based contact tracing
system/applications.

4. The school has ensured availability and maintained the provision


of basic mental health and psychosocial support, as well as
guidance and counselling services to learners, teachers and
personnel for the entire school year. Pictures of the designated
Guidance office and Designation
Required Sub-indicators
order of guidance Associate
a.) Availability of guidance advocates in every school day to assist
learners and personnel in accessing basic mental health services.
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
b.) Mobilization of trained Psychological First Aid (PFA) providers
to offer necessary mental health and psychosocial support to Pictures / Lists of available
concerned personnel or learners during crisis situations ( e.g., being
COVID-19 positive, isolation, class suspension).
modules on Mental Health
c.) Allocation of the first hour of the first five school days for the
discussion and facilitation of the modules related to mental health
by the respective classroom advisers or designated teachers.

d.) Establishment and contextualization of inter-sectoral referral


pathways to ensure that psychological concerns involving children Refer to contingency Plan
shall be coordinated with DOH, DSWD and other key agencies and
organizations as necessary to better address the concern
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
f.) Establishment of coordination mechanisms to ensure that the Refer to contingency Plan
mental health and the basic needs of learners and personnel with
pre-existing mental health conditions and special needs including
neurologic and substance abuse disorders, such as medications and
other key services are provided.
5. The school has established a clear procedure of referral system
for COVID-19 confirmed and suspected personnel and learners. Refer to Communication Plan and
Contingency Plan
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Communication plan which includes coordination system and
referral with LGU for confirmed and suspected COVID-19 cases in
the school.
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
II. COVID-19 CASE MANAGEMENT
6. The school has established a clear contact tracing and
quarantine system for close contacts of COVID-19 confirmed
positive cases.
Refer to communication Plan &
Required Sub-indicators
a.) Communication plan which includes coordination system with
Contingency Plan
local health authorities in contact tracing and quarantine of close
contacts of confirmed COVID-19 positive cases.

b.) Communication plan which includes notification of


family/paren(s)/guardian(s) of he concerned learner/s.
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. INCLUDING THE MOST MARGINALIZED
1. The school has established a mechanism in identifying learners Learners Profile
who are most vulnerable and disadvantaged in terms of access to
learning.
2. The school has developed learning strategies of the marginalized Pictures / List of available needs-
learners, such as modules in Braille, mother tongue languages and based LMs (if applicable)
usage of Filipino Sign Language.
3. The school has ensured participation in school-based services Refer to School Improvement Plan &
which includes but is not limited to feeding and nutrition Annual Improvement Plan
programs, immunizations, Mental Health and Psychosocial
Support (MHPSS), prevention of Violence against Children (VAC) Pictures of activities conducted and
(i.e., bullying from social stigma) and other health services. participated
WELL-BEING AND PROTECTION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
III. INCLUDING THE MOST MARGINALIZED
4. The school has established close coordination with the Refer to communication Plan
Department of Social Welfare and development (DSWD) Case
Managers of those learners who are marginalized; other partner
agencies and organizations such as National Council on Disability
Affairs (NCDA).
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY
COORDINATION
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COORDINATION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. LEARNING RESOURCES
1. The school has developed a plan for the coordination with
the Barangay Local Government Unit (BLGU) or the
Barangay Health Emergency Response Team (BHERT) in
ensuring that protocols are observed properly.
Refer to Communication Plan &
Required Sub-indicators Contingency Plan
a.) Operationalization of department Alert System in
Schools (PASS) for COVID-19 (per DepEd Memorandum No.
15, s. 2020).
Optional Sub-indicators
b.) The school has identified a designated waiting area with
proper ventilation and strict observation of physical
distancing for parents/guardians/chaperones.
SCHOOL-COMMUNITY COORDINATION
INDICATORS Suggested Means of Verification
I. LEARNING RESOURCES
2. The school has coordinated with their respective local
government units the implementation of routine school-
based immunization (SBI) and other school health-related
services, such as but not limited to deworming and weekly
iron-folate acid supplementation (WIFA). Refer to Communication Plan &
Contingency Plan

3. In collaboration with their local health offices, the school


has developed intensive health promotion campaign
activities/supportive-policies to maintain optimal health-
seeking behaviors of learners and other community
members.

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