Statement from the Minister of Education, The Hon. R. Wayne Scott, JP, MP
“I have met with the Government Health and Safety Officer to review his facilities inspection report at T. N. Tatem Middle School. The Health and Safety Officer has advised that school building is safe to be occupied and there are no imminent health and safety concerns based on the report. This report, however, underscores the need for thorough cleaning, electrical repairs, and repairing leaks and replace damaged ceiling tiles amongst other maintenance issues.
“I have asked our facilities team and the Ministry of Public Works team to prepare a full plan by December 9th including a timeline for addressing all items that been identified in the report.
“I can assure parents, teachers, staff and students that we will address these within the timeframe that has been set by the Health and Safety Officer. The issues raised will have to be agreed on by the Health and Safety Officer and the Ministry of Education and the Ministry of Public Works.
“Like the SCORE report which focused on primary schools, this report has been most helpful and will assist us in directing the remediation work that will be carried out at T.N. Tatem. It is my intention to have a similar inspection at middle schools within the public school system.
“In keeping with my commitment to share this information with everyone, I have asked for the full report to be posted tomorrow on the Ministry website at www.moed.bm “