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