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 established

Contingency plan is prepared by the school

For schools with electricity, electric fans in

every classroom are available

Office of the Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat, and DEACO
Department of Education, Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (Room 515, Mabini Building)
Tel. No: (02) 631 84 92 Fax No: (02) 633 53 13
Email: usec.regops@deped.gov.ph
 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
SHS

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

Office of the Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat, and DEACO
Department of Education, Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (Room 515, Mabini Building)
Tel. No: (02) 631 84 92 Fax No: (02) 633 53 13
Email: usec.regops@deped.gov.ph
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 are available and
visible

Hand sanitizers or alcohol dispensers in school

gates are available and accessible

Surgical masks 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

Disinfection supplies are available

Office of the Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat, and DEACO
Department of Education, Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (Room 515, Mabini Building)
Tel. No: (02) 631 84 92 Fax No: (02) 633 53 13
Email: usec.regops@deped.gov.ph
 Has an established contact tracing procedure
- Health declaration sheet for school personnel,
learners, and other individuals

Trash bins are available for proper disposal of

face masks and other medical implements

OTHER OBSERVATIONS

Office of the Undersecretary for Field Operations, Palarong Pambansa Secretariat, and DEACO
Department of Education, Central Office, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City (Room 515, Mabini Building)
Tel. No: (02) 631 84 92 Fax No: (02) 633 53 13
Email: usec.regops@deped.gov.ph