Mr. Paul Rolston:

The strategy has been discussed within the advisory group. From that point of view, the indications may be that we cannot have a full return to school. That is a problem. That is what brings in the possibility of some remote learning. What exactly is taught and learned remotely is part of what the discussions will be around. We highlighted on several occasions within our submission, our opening statement and previously the fact that where blended learning has to be used to facilitate teaching of the full curriculum, it should be examined properly. Training has to be given, as I mentioned before, to teachers, students and parents on how those things can be done.

We have the broadband issue too. This was mentioned a little earlier. Incidentally, while approximately 30% had little or no access, some 80% or 90% of students and parents said the broadband connections they had were insufficient and broke down on an ongoing basis.

They are aspects that had to be looked at.

With regard to the curriculum and how matters will pan out, there may well be a blended learning scenario. The subjects and aspects that have to be taught remotely will have to be appropriate, properly discussed and agreed to.