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The statement calls for strengthened safety and protection for School Management Teams and teachers during the second COVID-19 wave. 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In line with this, SACE also supports the reopening of both the public and independent schools on the 15th of February 2021. This also shows that government takes equality, equity, and inclusivity issues seriously and acknowledges that schooling in this country is under one government.  \nWhile the delay in the reopening of schools is welcomed, SACE advocates for the strengthened safety and protection of all School Management Teams and teachers when reopening on the 25th January 2021 and 1st February 2021 respectively. This is even more important and urgent given the new COVID-19 strain during this second wave of COVID-19. The educator Psychosocial Support Programme that has already been commenced through the Department of Basic Education’s Quality Learning and Teaching Campaign, NCET, and partners is commendable. However, it must be broadened and scaled up across the country speedily, to ensure that all the educators and school communities benefit from it as they teach under uncertain and irretractable COVID-19 pandemic situation.  \nFurthermore, as part of supporting teachers further, SACE’s Safety and Security in Schools – Teachers’ Rights and Responsibilities Programme will be of great help and empowerment to educators in terms of knowing their rights, responsibilities as well as protecting themselves, and creating a safe school working environment to be able to deliver lessons without fear and intimidation by anyone.  \nSecondly, in line with the Deputy Minister’s key message on strengthening ICT in teaching and learning during these new normal times, SACE has just launched its virtual Library to support teachers with digital material for (a) reading; (b) availing teaching resources; (c) enable material development and (d) for research purpose. The virtual library will go a long way, in providing continuing professional development and support for teachers when they are at home and after the reopening of schools.  \nSACE wishes all SMTs and teachers, a safe and protected teaching and learning environment when they reopen schools. Our sincere condolences to all the teachers who succumbed to COVID-19 during the holidays and at the marking centre.  \nIssued by the South African Council for Educators (SACE)  \nInquiries: Themba Ndhlovu: 0716063311, [thembinkosindhlovu@gmail.com](thembinkosindhlovu@gmail.com)[ ](thembinkosindhlovu@gmail.com)CEO: [ella.mokgalane@sace.org.za](ella.mokgalane@sace.org.za)  \nDate: 15 January 2021","cbCais2giaeEVBI3","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCais2giaeEVBI3","pdf",101982,"English","# Media Statement\n## School reopening delay and equality considerations\n## Safety, psychosocial support, and teacher protection\n## Safety and Security Programme for Teachers\n## Virtual Library launch for digital teaching resources\n## Condolences and contact information","[{\"question\":\"What decision does SACE welcome regarding schools in 2021?\",\"answer\":\"SACE welcomes the delay in reopening schools for the beginning of the 2021 calendar year.\"},{\"question\":\"When does SACE support schools reopening, according to the statement?\",\"answer\":\"SACE supports reopening of both public and independent schools on 15 February 2021.\"},{\"question\":\"What programs and tools does SACE mention to support teachers during COVID-19?\",\"answer\":\"SACE highlights an educator psychosocial support programme and its Safety and Security in Schools – Teachers’ Rights and Responsibilities Programme, and it also launched a virtual library for digital teaching resources.\"}]","SACE Statement for SACE - Statement for Immediate Release - 15 January 2021 | PDF",1792379298]