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Head of the National Parents Teachers Association (NPTA) Alister Thomas says he does not agree with Fifth Form students being returned to the classroom, and the NPTA was not consulted before that decision was taken.<\/p>

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He added education should be more inclusive, with students playing a major role in some decision making.<\/p>\n

Speaking on the Good Morning Sass Show on Wednesday, May 27, Thomas says it appears that Ministry officials want to deploy colonial-type methods in this new era of education.<\/p>

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Instead, he says, Education personnel should get more people involved in enhancing the experience for students and teachers.<\/p>

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Thomas notes how the COVID-19 pandemic has severely impacted the current education system, and he emphasizes the need to adapt to the changed world.<\/p>\n

Thomas believes that where decisions for the future of education are being made, Parent Teacher Associations must play a more meaningful role.<\/p>

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