Navigating the Turbulent Social Justice Debate
This content dives into the complexities surrounding social justice discourse in evangelical circles, emphasizing the importance of defining terms and striving for consistency. Explore the nuances of biblical justice versus social justice, the impact of divisive speech, and the challenges of miscommunication.
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Supporting the Safe Reopening of Schools October December 2020 Briefing and Consultation Primary/ Post-primary Education Partners October 2020
Introduction A shared common purpose The safe and sustainable reopening of schools The interests of children and young adults and their families The safety and wellbeing of the school staff and whole school community
Working together We recognise that all schools are learning and adjusting We want to work with you to: recognise and affirm best practice provide assurance that the COVID 19 Response Plan is being implemented by school authorities identify instances where guidance may not be adequately implemented provide advice about how this can be addressed identify where guidance is proving difficult to implement and feed this back to Department to inform any changes needed in guidance
The SSRS trial Since our meeting in September we: Conducted SSRS visits in 21 primary, 16 post-primary schools and 1 centre for education Requested feedback from school leaders on the process Received feedback from all inspectors involved in the visits Consulted with School Governance on our procedures and processes Circulated information to our partners on the visits
What did we find? Visits were positively received by schools School leaders welcomed the opportunity to engage in discussions with inspectors School leaders engaged positively Principals and school communities have made great efforts to reopen schools Examples of very good and excellent practice Collaborative efforts of school communities Pupils/students settled back to school
What did we find? Almost all aspects were fully implemented in the schools visited Requirement to have policy signed was not implemented in two instances Should we look again at this indicator? As well as looking at the ten main aspects the inspectors engaged in professional dialogue with principals Opportunity appreciated by inspectors and school principals Flexibility to combine the advisory role with the visit
What did we find? Need to consider how particular aspects reflect the reality of schools Policy requirements Schools risk assessment Schools contact log
Your views on The aims and approach of SSRS visits The focus of the visits The procedures for the visit Before During After The inspectors feedback The next steps in developing and implementing the visits
The aims of the visit Are the aims of the SSRS visits clear? Is their function in sustaining safe school communities clear?
The focus of the SSRS visits Have we identified the correct aspects from the Department s COVID-19 Response Plan for the Safe and Sustainable Reopening of Schools? Are there any other aspects that should be included?
The procedures during the visit How have schools found the procedures? Before During After
The feedback provided Have schools benefited from the feedback provided after the visit? Was there an opportunity for discussion with the inspector? Did schools find the report provided after the visit helpful?
Next Steps We will: Take careful account of all the feedback The education stakeholders Inspectors School Governance Schools Update and recirculate the Guide and procedures Consider the possibility of a further trial Continue to support schools in providing a safe learning and working environment
Go raibh mle maith agaibh Briefing and Consultation Primary/ Post-primary Education Partners October 2020
