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| Protection and Safety Measures in Early Childhood Education: Matters Arising
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Fowowe, S. S, Ola-Alani, E.K. PhD, Omilola, O. A
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Abstract:
Every child has the right to survival, growth, development and participation in all matters relating to his life. Protecting and fulfilling these rights require social policies that will protect and enforce their safety in school and even beyond. Equally, school safety is important in enhancing children's learning and therefore defined as measures put in place by staff, parents, learners and other stakeholders. The protective measures contained in this article are meant to minimize risk condition that may cause accidents, bodily injury, as well as emotional and psychological distress. This paper therefore looks at health and safety best practices, safeguarding and child protection tips in schools, the paper finally suggest the following: provision of information to children about how to protect themselves; promotion of best hands washing and hygiene practices and cleaning, disinfecting school buildings, especially water and sanitation facilities.
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