UAE prepares for back-to-school rush with staff training and phased return of pupils
Dubai Police organised a series of training and awareness courses on traffic safety rules and guidelines, targeting security guards across 35 schools. The initiative comes as students and parents gear up for the new academic year beginning on Monday. Over 1,180 public and private schools across the UAE reopen their doors on August 31, welcoming more than 1.277 million students. The training…
Dubai Police have launched training programs for security guards at 35 schools ahead of the new academic year, which commences on Monday. Over 1,180 public and private schools in the UAE will reopen on August 31, welcoming more than 1.277 million students. The training focused on traffic signs, guidelines, and flow regulation during peak drop-off and pick-up hours.
Security guards also participated in simulated traffic accident scenarios and were instructed on safely managing student boarding and exiting buses, as well as responding to traffic or security emergencies until authorities arrive.
Schools have implemented phased return-to-school plans, with shorter hours and staggered pick-up and drop-off times for younger pupils during the first week. Parents have received emails from schools containing details about drop-off and pick-up timings and start dates for various grades. Government sector employees in the UAE will enjoy flexible working hours during the first day of school to accommodate staggered returns to classrooms.
The UAE interior ministry has announced a one-day traffic safety campaign, promising to remove four black points from motorists' licences if they avoid accidents on August 31. Dubai Police will deploy 253 patrols and 28 drones around schools, while the Roads and Transport Authority will increase bus frequencies and add taxis in school zones.
Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman police forces will boost patrols around schools and major intersections, while Ras Al Khaimah Police will increase patrols and organize traffic and pick-up areas.
The UAE’s Minister of Education revealed significant changes for the 2026-27 academic year, including an end to homework for pupils between kindergarten and Year 2 in public schools. Additionally, the Ministry will conduct evaluations for all licensed public and private schools, as well as a specialized training week with over 80 programs and hybrid workshops for more than 24,000 school leaders, teachers, advisors, and support staff.
This includes a dedicated development programme for 1,700 school leaders, comprising 500 principals and 1,200 vice principals.
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