Sharjah 24: The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO) organised an event to launch standards for child-friendly schools and nurseries, which stipulates 9 standards for schools and 6 for nurseries, at Expo 2020.
Dr. Hessa Khalfan Al Ghazal, Executive Director of the SCFO, confirmed the launch of 9 standards for schools and 6 standards for nurseries, and these standards presented by the Office are the first initiative of its kind to promote children's rights in school environment.
Dr. Hessa Al Ghazal indicated, in an exclusive interview with "Sharjah 24" that the criteria are as follows: promoting children's rights, raising awareness of children's rights, ensuring children's participation, ensuring the right to play at schools, enhancing protection, promoting health in schools, and integrating children with special needs in nurseries and schools.
In cooperation with various parties, She added that the new standards will be implemented within the scope of the Sharjah Private Education Authority and the Sharjah Education Council. Schools and nurseries will be evaluated periodically.
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