Table 4

Health promoting school standards 6, 7 and 8 applied to the analysis of school policies during the COVID-19 pandemic in Peru, Ecuador, Bolivia and Colombia (empty spaces denote lack of evidence)

PeruEcuadorColombiaBolivia
Standard 6: School social-emotional environment
6.1. School policies set clear directions for the desired social–emotional environment in the school, including how to make any necessary improvements and feedback
Policy stressing schools must provide social-emotional support for studentsPolicy stressing schools must provide social-emotional support for studentsPolicy stressing schools must provide social-emotional support for studentsPolicy stressing schools must provide social-emotional support for students
Creation of a community network for at-risk students   
6.2. The school has made adequate investment and has resources to promote a safe, supportive social–emotional environment
Government hired additional tutors to give support to students   
Standard 7: School physical environment
7.1. School policies ensure a safe environment for all members of the school community that is aligned with national policy
Use of television and radio broadcasts, and printed materials for studentsUse of television and radio broadcasts, and printed materials for studentsReturn to in-person lessons where transmission rates were low in rural areas and with a hybrid schedule in urban areasUse of television and radio broadcasts, and printed materials for students
Standard 8: School health services
8.4. The school has made dedicated investment (e.g. resources, training, funding) in school health services, including school nutrition and food provision
 Some localized, community-based efforts to provide food to schools studentsCentral government made efforts to provide food in alternative ways to students (including, e.g. vouchers)Some rural schools reopened with the aim of reducing food insecurity

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