A counselling support package for teachers and students in TC Yasa affected areas will be rolled out in the Northern Division after a meeting between the Education Ministry and heads of schools next week.
Minister for Education Rosy Akbar says they are working with Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and UNICEF to provide the package for teachers who will be able to help with counselling students.
She says some teachers have already received training on providing psychosocial support.
The 2021 school year starts on the 18th of this month for teachers and the 19th of this month for students.
