ANNEX B

SIMPLIFIED SCHOOL SAFETY ASSESSMENT TOOL (SSAT)

SCHOOL NAME
LOCATION
VALIDATOR/VISITING
OFFICIAL

A. School Operation

Key Elements Yes No Remarks

Safe drop-off and pick-up procedures are in

place

Directional signs and printed instructions are

visible from gate entrance

Space for parents and guardians is identified

and properly marked

Classroom layout – check distance 1 to 2

meters apart with max of 12 (K), 16 (G1-3)
and 12 for SHS learners per classroom

Parents’ consents are secured

If the school is situated in IP community,

Free Prior and Informed Consent (FPIC)is
secured

Home-school coordination is stablished

Contingency plan is prepared by the school

Windows can be opened for proper

ventilation

Toilets are properly marked with directional

signages and instruction

B. Teaching and Learning

 Key Elements Yes No Remarks

Class schedules are posted in every

classroom

Teacher load and assignment are balanced

Availability of materials (SLM, books, activity

sheets) – (1:1)

Hours of stay of learners in school abide by

the standards of JMC – not more than 3
hours for Kinder; not more than 4 hours for
G1-3 and GHS

C. Including the Most Marginalized

Key Elements Yes No Remarks

Learners with Special needs are included

Necessary materials or assistive devices for

PWD learners are available in coordination
with LGU and other agencies

D. Protection and Well-being

Key Elements Yes No Remarks

Teachers and school personnel are fully

vaccinated (try to convince unvaccinated
teachers to get vaccinated)

High vaccination rate of the community

where the school is located (check with
Municipal Health Officer)

Handwashing facilities with available water

supply are present
 Health, hygiene, and safety supplies are
available

Temperature thermal scanners or thermal

guns in entrance and/or exit gates available
and visible

Hand sanitizers or alcohol dispensers in

school gates are available and accessible

Surgical marks at school clinic are available

in case learners would need replacement and
at entrance reserved for symptomatic
persons

Health and safety signages and instructions

are clear

School clinic is fully functional and necessary

supplies are available with isolation space,
and the presence of 1 bed is a bonus

Daily presence of school nurse or trained

clinic teacher

Has an established contact procedure

- Health declaration sheet for school
personnel

Trash bins are available for proper disposal

of face masks and other medical implements

OTHER OBSERVATION