Tunisia's Ministry of Education has announced new measures to regulate school premises, effective October 1. The new rules aim to ensure students' safety and protection by prohibiting them from leaving school premises during breaks or when teachers and staff are absent. The measures were announced by Nadiya Al-Iyari, General Director of the Primary Education Department at the Ministry of Education.
According to Al-Iyari, the new measures are part of a broader effort to provide a safe and secure environment for students. The ministry has issued a memo to monitor and regulate school premises, including setting specific times for opening and closing school gates. This move is expected to help prevent students from engaging in risky behaviors or being exposed to potential dangers outside school premises.
The new regulations will apply to 6,178 educational institutions across Tunisia, which have diverse facilities, including 4,800 sports facilities, review and reading rooms, playgrounds, libraries, and multi-purpose rooms. These facilities are designed to provide students with a range of activities and opportunities for development.
To address the shortage of human resources to oversee these facilities, the Ministry of Education has launched a national program in partnership with 11 other ministries, including Culture, Youth, Sports, and Family. The program aims to provide animators and specialists to organize cultural, sports, and artistic activities that promote students' skills and protect them from risks.
The national program is designed to provide students with a range of activities that promote their physical, emotional, and intellectual development. By engaging students in constructive activities, the ministry hopes to reduce the risk of students engaging in delinquent behavior or being exposed to harm.
According to Al-Iyari, the Ministry of Education is committed to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The new measures are part of a broader effort to improve the quality of education in Tunisia and ensure that students have access to a range of opportunities for growth and development.
The implementation of the new measures is set to begin on October 1, and the Ministry of Education is expected to monitor their effectiveness and make adjustments as needed. The ministry has expressed its commitment to working with schools, parents, and the broader community to ensure that students have a safe and supportive learning environment.
Key points
- The Ministry of Education has launched a national program to provide animators and specialists to organize cultural, sports, and artistic activities for students.
- The new regulations will apply to 6,178 educational institutions across Tunisia.
- The measures aim to ensure students' safety and protection by prohibiting them from leaving school premises during breaks or when teachers and staff are absent.
