Deputy Jeremy Maҫon pays tribute to staff and coronavirus safety measures during Jersey school visit

Deputy Jeremy Macon visits Rouge Boullion Primary School in Jersey to see Coronavirus safety measures.
Deputy Jeremy Maçon is shown around Rouge Bouillon Primary School in St Helier by headteacher Russell Price. Credit: Government of Jersey

Jersey's Acting Education Minister has thanked school and college staff for making education spaces safe.

Deputy Jeremy Maçon paid a visit to Rouge Bouillon primary school this morning (28 January) to see coronavirus prevention measures first-hand.

The Acting Minister for Education replaced Senator Tracey Vallois who quit her ministerial role earlier this month over the decision to reopen schools.

Deputy Maçon said he was impressed by what he saw and praised everyone for "playing their part" in keeping schools safe.

Deputy Jeremy Maçon thanks staff during a visit to Rouge Bouillon Primary School. Credit: Government of Jersey

Jersey's schools reopened on Monday 11 January with safety measures including testing for staff and older students, enhanced cleaning procedures and class 'bubbles' or social distancing where possible.

Latest figures show that primary schools have seen an average attendance of 95%.

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