As learners prepare to return for the first term of this academic year, security agencies have asked school administrators to review child protection measures and policies which they have in place to ensure the safety of the learners .
Schools will officially reopen for the first term next week on Monday 6th February 2023.
Fred Enanga, the police spokesperson, noted that the school administrators need to review their safety measures before they reopen for the first term or start admitting learners into their schools.
Addressing the media at Police headquarters Naguru, Enanga said that school administrators will also need to revisit their security emergency procedures for use in case of any emergency, especially fire outbreak.
He asked parents to help children memorise contact information like home telephone numbers, full names of their parents as well as school office contacts that can be useful in case of any emergency.
Enanga advised parents not to put full names while labeling properties for identification as this can be taken advantage of by kidnappers.
He also cautioned teachers to be aware of incidents of kidnaps and bullying which always occur in schools especially at the start of the term, and try to protect the learners.
The police spokesperson urged teachers and parents to ensure the safety of children is prioritized both at school and also on the road as they travel to and from school.
