Comprehensive Support Pathway Post-COVID-19 Lockdown for Serious Cases in Schools
This support pathway outlines a structured approach for addressing serious cases post-COVID-19 lockdown in schools, ranging from low to high level support interventions. It involves learner check-ins, classroom surveys, school-based support teams, additional teacher interventions, and engagement with community resources to provide holistic care and support for teaching and learning. The focus is on emotional well-being, social support, trauma-informed activities, and referral processes for appropriate professional assistance.
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SUPPORT PATHWAY POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN SERIOUS CASES ARE REFERRED TO HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT IMMEDIATELY LEARNER CHECK-IN CLASSROOM SURVEY SCHOOL-BASED SUPPORT TEAM/ Learner discussion OTHER LEARNING SUPPORT ADDITIONAL CLASS TEACHER INTERVENTION e.g. Community Organisation/ School Nurse/Care and Support Assistant CIRCUIT / CLUSTER-BASED SUPPORT TEAM (CBST) DISTRICT-BASED SUPPORT TEAM (DBST) INTER-SECTORAL PARTNERS HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT LOW LEVEL SUPPORT MODERATE LEVEL SUPPORT
SUPPORT PATHWAY POST COVID-19 LOCKDOWN EXPLAINED LOW LEVEL SUPPORT Learner check-in facilitated by class teacher * Activities to gauge learner emotional temperature In-class emotional support activities facilitated by class teacher Classroom psycho-social survey* Identify learners for possible referral for psycho-social support (special referral form)* LEARNER CHECK-IN Life Skills/Orientation incl. relevant Covid-19 information Trauma-sensitive/ Wellness tips Growth mindset & Classroom emotional support strategies CLASSROOM SURVEY Learner discussion to develop Individual or Group Support Plans Regular meetings per grade/phase Integrated School Health Programme guidelines for support are followed PSS referral form completed if necessary* SCHOOL BASED SUPPORT TEAM MODERATE LEVEL SUPPORT Trauma informed/resilience classroom activities Self-help wellness activities Growth mindset programme Life Orientation/Lifeskills lessons ADDITIONAL CLASS TEACHER INTERVENTION Individual / Group/ School Psycho-social Plans Psychologist/Social Worker consultation Community services In-class support/co-teaching Small group withdrawal for additional support Diagnostic assessment where needed Home activities/programmes for parents LEARNING SUPPORT HIGH LEVEL SUPPORT Refer to Community Health Centre/ school nurse Refer to Care and Support Assistants, if available CBST/DBST consultative meeting with SBST, etc. OTHER assessment Referral to DOH e.g.psychiatric services, medication Referral to DSD e.g. child protection services Counselling/therapy/ * See Resource Folder Annexures
CARE AND SUPPORT FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING DBE lead agency in addressing school-level barriers The Education Department is the lead agency in addressing school-level barriers The Education Department creates an enabling environment for other stakeholders to act in and through schools
