Government Ensures Vulnerable Children Are Not Left Behind In Online Learning

The government of Montserrat has taken measures to ensure vulnerable children are not disadvantaged during the corona virus pandemic.

Minister of Education, the Honourable Charles Kirnon says to this end, 75 laps have been procured for the most vulnerable students.

He says the ministry’s strategy is to use simple modes of delivery for the maintenance of basic education.

Mr. Kirnon says students should be able to access resources through smart phones, tablets and laptops, although Whatsapp continues to be the primary means of communication between teachers, parents and students.

Mr. Kirnon also says 50 laptops have been procured to support the secondary school teachers.

A previous project provided devices for the primary school teachers.

He remarks that the objective is to maintain a basic level of education during the covid crisis.