Students getting ready for the Secondary Entrance Assessment in one month’s time are returning to the classrooms today.

Just about 19,000 students are expected back at school for the first time since March.

Education Minister Anthony Garcia said yesterday all was being put in place to facilitate the return to school.

The Ministry, via a statement, said over the past few weeks, it has been distributing cleaning supplies to all primary schools to ensure the classrooms are thoroughly cleaned and sanitised.

However the National Primary School Principals Association says some schools are yet to receive some of the items.

President Lance Mottley is also calling on parents to ensure their children are equipped with their own sanitizing materials.

Mr. Mottley this morning told parents if their children are sick do not take them to school.

And President of the Trinidad and Tobago Unified Teachers Association Antonia De Freitas also has some concerns.

The Ministry further states that due to its recommendations, principals have reorganised the classrooms to facilitate the 6 feet physical distancing requirement.

Ms. De Freitas told Newscenter 5 yesterday supervision of pupils is also a major concern for her members.

Schools have been closed since March following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic.