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Phased return to school

A gradual plan for resuming school attendance by starting with shorter days, selected lessons, or fewer days each week.

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Resetting a child’s routine after illness or a long school absence

Resetting a child’s routine after illness or a long school absence

Start with readiness, not the calendar The first question is whether the child is medically and functionally ready to resume education. A child may no longer have fever or vomiting but still be unable to sustain attention, walk between classrooms, manage personal care, or participate safely. Conversely, a child may be physically well but apprehensive […]