The parents of the children attending the pre-school in the premises of the IPSA (International Primary School Almere) can all attest how extraordinary the teachers have been in terms of educating, caring and nurturing our children, but we also understand the financial reasons behind this business decision (less pupils in the waiting list + a high rent), which is why we proposed the current provider, Partou, to consider these alternatives before closing the pre-school:
Starting from September, opening the pre-school with 8 kids per 1 teacher (respecting thus the ratio for this specific age group) with a waiting list for additional applications. The 2nd teacher would be reintroduced once the desired number of students was reached. In September we have 8 children; some want to stay for an extended period of time;
Parent participation: one parent would be present at the location every day in order to assist the teacher whenever needed;
A (more aggressive) marketing campaign: almost nobody knows the pre-school exists. At the Almere Gemeente website, as an example, there is no mention of this pre-school at all. We recommended an open day every quarter, marketed across expat groups and forums, informing everyone about the school and its benefits, in order to boost applications. The first open day could be held in July before the expected end of school. The parents were willing to help advertising not only the pre-school but also the open day;
If feasible, opening a BSO at the location in the afternoons to boost profits and somehow compensate for the pre-school lowest months;
Partou believes these suggestions are good, but the rent is still too high. The parents have tried to get a reaction from the Gemeente, but haven't managed to get one yet. We do not ask for subsidies, but the Gemeente has a say in this matter. We are sure that "where there is a will, there is a way".
There are no bilingual pre-schools or centers where English can be taught to children of these ages, so we will keep on looking into all possibilities to keep this facility open.
De introductieweken voor nieuwe studenten op universiteiten en hogescholen mogen toch doorgaan, zolang de organisatoren zich aan bepaalde beperkingen houden. Dat gaat het kabinet vanavond bekendmaken, zeggen bronnen in Den Haag.
Gisteren leek het er nog op dat de kennismakingsweken helemaal verboden zouden worden, maar daar is het kabinet van teruggekomen.
Sommige ministers vonden het erg belangrijk dat er voor de sociale contacten van nieuwe studenten toch activiteiten konden worden georganiseerd.
"Zonder introweek kun je niet aarden in een nieuwe omgeving"
Introweken gaan door, maar met beperkingen: 'We hadden ook al geen examengala' Om te voorkomen dat de bijeenkomsten uitgroeien tot brandhaarden van het coronavirus, worden er wel voorwaarden opgelegd. Studierichtingen en studentensportverenigingen mogen kennismakingsactiviteiten organiseren, maar tot uiterlijk 22 uur en zonder alcohol. Ontgroeningen door studentenverenigingen zijn verboden.
Veel universiteiten en studentenverenigingen hadden al aangekondigd dat ze de kennismakingstijd dit jaar gingen aanpassen aan de coronaregels. Veel activiteiten worden online gehouden.
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The Dutch government rightfully implemented a "Covid-19 long distance relationship travel exemption" on 27th of July. Many couples, tortured by almost 6 months separation and travel bans, got immediately excited.
Then a bigger disappointment followed - once they realised that they can't reunite without an entry visa which embassies are refusing to issue. Government and embassies respond to this conundrum with silence and rejection, leaving couples and families stranded while Europeans nonchalantly spend their summer vacation traveling to other countries, even to the ones with surge on new cases. In this way there is a clear message sent - despite the European Directive where family members and registered partners of EU citizens or non-EU holding a residence permit have a full right for FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT, they are low on the priority list and they CANNOT exercise that right. Visas will be given to businessmen, rather than family members. EU citizens can travel wherever they want, spreading the virus between European countries and ignoring advices on safety. But family members and couples are continuing their lives stranded, surviving on video calls and suffering anxiety and separation trauma. This pandemic will last and we need proper strategy for the new normal. We cannot keep families and couples separated while simultaneously resuming tourism. We cannot wait for the pandemics to disappear before allowing essential (and Love is essential) travel to resume. Family and love relationships ARE NOT EQUAL TO TOURISM. Entry visas for family and couples ARE NOT A TOURIST VISA. They should be deemed as essential and exemption. Please spread the word and help us stop this discrimination.
Het kabinet wil dat de introductieweken voor nieuwe studenten op hogescholen en universiteiten dit jaar niet doorgaan. De introducties baren de betrokken ministers zorgen, omdat het handhaven van de coronamaatregelen moeilijk zal zijn.
Vandaag valt het officiële besluit, maar ingewijden zeiden gisteren tegen RTL Nieuws dat ze de kans dat de introductieweken toch mogen doorgaan heel klein is.
Studenten worden door het kabinet gezien als een risicogroep in de verspreiding.
Eerder dan verwacht Premier Mark Rutte en minister Hugo de Jonge geven vanavond om 19.00 uur opnieuw een persconferentie over de coronamaatregelen. Dat is eerder dan verwacht, doordat het aantal besmettingen met het coronavirus de afgelopen weken weer aanzienlijk is toegenomen.
De gemeente heeft in ieder geval nu aangegeven in gesprek te willen met ouders. Maar één ding is duidelijk: de plannen moeten van tafel.
Alle gemeenten in Nederland moeten van dezelfde rechter als die spreekt over 'eigen kracht', eerst kijken of er andere opties mogelijk zijn. Alle situaties moeten individueel bekeken worden!