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The Maplesden Noakes School Health and Safety Risk Assessment Form – Coronavirus COVID-19

- Risk Assessors: Mrs J Rees, Business Manager Mr R Owen, Headteacher

Location – All school premises

1. Introduction As a school, we pride ourselves not only on the quality of education we provide but on the pastoral support and guidance. Ensuring the health, safety and well-being of all our staff and students is paramount. During the pandemic, we must ensure that all measures outlined are implemented to help prevent the spread of the virus. This guidance has been based on the most recent government COVID 19 guidance as well as other government and Local Authority statutory and non-statutory guidance. Appropriate links are included throughout where relevant. The government is producing a wide range of guidance documents to support schools. These will always be the basis of our decision making. This Risk Assessment is designed to accommodate the requirements set out in: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools and the links it refers to. This is because, this Risk Assessment sets out procedures for mitigating the risk in school from September 1st, 2020. Government updates are coming out regularly and this document must be read in light of newly provided guidance. When relevant, updates in the form of addendums will be added to this document. Our school has implemented a range of actions and control measures to reduce the risk of infection and to ensure our school is a safe environment for all. We follow government guidance at all times and the links below are used to keep up to date as the guidance changes. This document can be found on the school website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools



2. Links to guidance Guidance for full opening: schools https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools Coronavirus (COVID-19): guidance for schools and other educational settings https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-schools-and-other-educational-settings Actions for schools during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing Planning guide for secondary schools https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-secondary-schools Coronavirus (COVID-19): implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings-including-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe What parents and carers need to know about schools and other education settings during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers


https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/coronavirus-covid-19-guidance-for-schools-and-other-educational-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-school-closures/guidance-for-schools-about-temporarily-closing

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-secondary-schools

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings-including-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care/safe-working-in-education-childcare-and-childrens-social-care-settings-including-the-use-of-personal-protective-equipment-ppe

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/closure-of-educational-settings-information-for-parents-and-carers


3. Actions to take daily preparing for school to reduce risk Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Call from parent that their child is unwell and has Covid-19 symptoms

Student asked to isolate for 7 days from when symptoms start. The rest of the household isolates for 14 days Advise that the child is tested – details at nhs.uk/coronavirus Positive test result – student isolates for the remaining 7 days. Siblings at Maplesden would also need to isolate. Negative test result – student returns to school when well

Reception/Admin, Attendance officer, Student Manager SLT/Site team informed

N/A

Call from a parent that a member of the household has Covid-19 symptoms and the student is in school.

Student is sent to medical room and isolated. Parent requested to collect their child and takes home Medical room and area the student was working in is disinfected. Student prepares to isolate for 14 days until test result of other household member is returned Positive test result – student isolates for 14 days Negative test result – student returns to school


N/A

Call from a parent that a member of the household has Covid-19 symptoms and student is at home

Student prepares to isolate for 14 days until test result of other household member is returned


N/A

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/


Positive test result – student isolates for 14 days Negative test result – student returns to school

Student – positive test result – single case Student – positive test result – 2 or more confirmed cases

Open PHE South East (Public Health England) flowchart and follow guidance – click on link: PHE South East Health flowchart.pdf


N/A

Student due to attend school presents with unidentified symptoms at home then arrives at school

Refer parents to advice and guidance on symptoms of Covid-19 and how to access medical advice and tests. Provide copy of guidance to parents if necessary. Parents to monitor children and keep at home if displaying symptoms.

Headteacher to direct and Admin to send out links.

Before 1 June return and subsequently if cases occur. Ensure latest guidance is available as it is updated.

If a child has symptoms; Parent to keep child with symptoms isolated at home for 7 days.

Parents.

All members of child’s household to isolate for 14 days.

Parents and all members of family in same household.

Parent to notify school of reason for absence and outcome of test.

School to act if test confirms Covid-19 to assist Track and Trace. SLT to monitor test results.

On occurrence of symptoms.

Student does not say they are feeling unwell

Start of day reminder in bubble groups before school lessons to include who to tell if you feel unwell.

Staff member in each bubble group.

Daily in first instance then weekly.


Student & parents unsure of symptoms and/or what to do

Display posters of symptoms and guidance around school. All guidance placed on school website.

IT Team as directed by Headteacher As guidance is updated.

Reducing direct and indirect transmission

Restrict items brought into school to medication for those on long term treatment only. Packed lunch only, water bottles and coats and equipment all to remain with the student at all times.

Headteacher/ Pastoral bubble staff to inform parents and students what items are acceptable

Daily.

4. Beginning of the School Day - Arriving at school and entering school premises

Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Potential risk of cross contamination due to large groups at beginning of the day

Year groups contained in bubbles, meaning that year groups do not mix throughout school day and bubbles are contained in zoned areas in school.

Headteacher /SLT Daily.

Staggered starting times to be implemented meaning each bubble arrives at different times.

Headteacher/ SLT to monitor and advise accordingly

Daily.

Pedestrian gates open before 9am to allow access without needing to touch gate. Students to arrive at given time. No parent or visitor to enter school site without an appointment. Allocated start and finish times issued to parents.

Headteacher.

Daily.

Students directed to external classroom doors where possible as

Site Manager. Daily.


part of a safe routine for simple access to classrooms.

Walkways clearly marked with social distancing indicators.

Site Manager. Daily.

Use external entrance doors wherever possible for different bubble group access to designated classrooms.

Headteacher Daily.

Each bubble group break to be staggered to prevent interaction between bubble groups. Some bubbles may have same breaks but bubbles will be kept separate both internally and in outside play areas.

Headteacher Daily.

Safeguarding risk if multiple entrances are used

One adult from each bubble group to supervise entry of students

Bubble group staff. Daily.

Parents entering school site Parents or visitors must not enter the school site unless they have a prearranged appointment. Staff to ensure all visitors are directed to a prearranged space which is deep cleaned before and after use.

Headteacher Daily.

Social distancing not observed between bubble groups because parents car share on journey to school

Reminders to parents of the need to preserve school bubble groups by not car sharing or travelling to school in groups unless 2m distancing is maintained.

Headteacher communications. Daily reminder if not observed.


5. During the School Day Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Cross contamination due to poor ventilation

Classrooms are to be kept well ventilated - windows opened and doors opened and kept open throughout the day.


Classroom management Desks to be arranged so that students are facing forward as much as is practically possible depending upon the size/design of the room as per government guidance. Teachers to maintain a sensible distance from students and to reduce the amount of time spent in one place in the classroom as per government guidance. (see https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-schools-during-the-coronavirus-outbreak/guidance-for-full-opening-schools ) Students to remain in bubbles and within the classrooms assigned to those bubbles apart from when they need to attend specialist or practical lessons such as PE, Design and Technology, Science or Art. When students attend rooms outside of their allocated bubble rooms, these rooms will be deep cleaned before any other bubble uses them.

Staff and site team Before and after room used

Cross contamination due to personal items

As much as is practicable, students to go to same desk/computer terminal etc, every day. Students come into school in bubble groups supervised by assigned







teachers and go directly to their bubble zones. All personal items to be retain within their designated area. Students must minimise the items they bring into school. Eg: books, stationary, phone, packed lunch. Students must not ask to borrow equipment unless sanctioned by the teacher. Students must not lend or borrow equipment to or from each other.

Cleaning - personal items This is the responsibility of students and parents.

Children. Parents.

Daily.

Cleaning - Students Upon arrival, all students wash their hands for 20 seconds using hot water and soap and go to their designated seat.

Students At arrival time daily and throughout the day.

Catch it, Bin It, Kill It Students taught to ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill it’ when using tissues and when coughing or sneezing. Tissues to be available in each group area. Used tissues must be placed in a sealable bag, placed in the student’s bag and disposed of at home.

Parents. All staff.

Daily.

Good hygiene Students advised about good hygiene and be reminded not to put their hands in their mouths or touch their face.

Parents. All staff.

Daily.

Students with complex needs Any student with complex needs that means they struggle to maintain good hygiene, will be managed by the AEN team and advice will be given to staff if it is necessary to manage them differently in order to keep them and

AEN team.


others safe. There are no students in school currently who are not able to manage personal hygiene effectively.

Refilling water bottles Students will refill their own water bottles and wash their hands after refilling. Water dispensers will be wiped after use.

Students. Bubble group staff

Daily.

Water bottles Each student will bring in their own labelled water bottle pre-filled if required.

Students and parents. Daily

Class seating arrangement Students will work at their own seats, with no student directly facing, or immediately next to another.

Bubble adults and students. Daily.

Students' equipment Each student will keep their books if used. All desktops and accessories such as headphones will be wiped down by the cleaning team both before and after use.

Staff, students, cleaning team Daily.

Students’ equipment Each student will have their own basic

equipment of pencil, pen, ruler, maths equipment, rubber that will be kept with them and not lent to others (see above)

Students and bubble group staff Daily.

Classroom resources - soft equipment

Soft furnishings and items which are not required or hard to clean have been removed or will not be used as far as practicable.

All school staff. By September 1st.

Classroom resources Equipment that is easy to clean by washing with soap and water or sterilising solutions e.g. Milton, can be used and will be washed at least daily after use.

All school staff. Daily.


Classroom equipment - tables Tables will be cleaned before the start of the day, throughout the day during break periods, and at the end of the day or at any other time following a potential spread of the virus (e.g after a child sneezing).

Cleaning staff. Bubble group staff.

Multiple times during day.

Classroom equipment - chairs Chairs will be cleaned at least once daily.

Cleaning staff. Bubble group staff.

Daily.

Toilet use Although Government guidance states that different bubbles do not need to be allocated their own toilet, the school will try to allocate toilets that are used only by specific year bubbles. Cleaners will be allocated to each bubble and will regularly clean toilets throughout the day.

Students, bubble group staff, cleaning team.

Daily.

Toilet use Students must wash their hands in the manner indicated in government guidance after using the toilet.

Bubble group staff. Multiple times during day.

Cleaning - toilets Cleaning staff will check the toilets regularly during the day and will clean door handles and basins and check availability of toilet tissue, soap and hot water.

Site staff. Cleaning team.

Multiple times during day.

In class social distancing teaching Staff will try to maintain social distancing when talking and working with students (as indicated above). They will use strategies to maintain social distancing - e.g. modelling on whiteboard rather than writing in a child's book.

Bubble group staff Daily.


IT equipment IT equipment such as touch screens, keyboards and mice will be cleaned at the start and end of each use by the cleaning team and throughout the day by the student if deemed necessary.

Students to clean equipment during the day under supervision if necessary. Cleaning team to clean at the start and end of each day.

At each use.

IT equipment IT equipment will not be passed between bubble groups.

IT team to check availability and functionality of equipment in each room initially.

Before room is utilised for a bubble group.

Outdoor exercise and play areas During breaks and lunch two bubbles will use the playgrounds with one bubble on the lower playground and one bubble on the upper playground so they are separated. Break and lunch times are staggered meaning no more than two bubbles should be using the playgrounds at any one time. The 3G pitch is a large area so it may be that several bubbles will be able to access it but they will be separated out using cordoned zones so that they do not mix.

Staff/Mid-day supervisors/SLT. From September 1st.

Morning Break

It is unlikely that the canteen will be open during morning breaks as it is not possible for it to be cleaned between bubble use in the time available. If students wish to eat or drink during morning breaks, they will need to bring food or drink with them to school.

Duty Staff

Daily


Lunch times Each bubble will be assigned a different time to access the canteen. The canteen (including the canteen toilets) will be deep cleaned between each bubble use. Two bubbles may have the same lunch time (see above) but they will not use the canteen at the same time. Bubbles will be kept separate throughout break and lunch times.

Duty staff/mid-day supervisors/SLT Daily

6. Leaving school at the end of the day Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Cross contamination between school and home

Students will wash their hands with soap and water or hand sanitiser before leaving school.

Students and bubble group staff Daily.

Cross contamination between school and home

Students will only take home those items brought into school in the morning i.e. lunch box and water bottle. School equipment will stay at school.

Bubble group staff, students and parents.

Daily.

Cross contamination between school and home

Once home, clothing should be taken off and washed as regularly as is practicable to reduce risk of cross contamination.

Parents. Daily.

School end times staggered in intervals. All allocated times issued to parents. Students to leave site immediately. Students will be escorted off site.

SLT/Duty staff. Daily.


7. Student becomes unwell while at school Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Direct transmission of infection because child is unwell

Student to advise member of staff if they feel unwell.

Bubble group staff and parents. As part of keeping healthy PSHE.

Isolation care area Staff to take student to designated medical area for first aider attention

Bubble group staff On occurrence of symptoms.

Isolation care area Medical room to be well ventilated, windows opened.

First aider On occurrence of symptoms.

Isolation care area If it isn't possible to isolate the student, move other students to at least 2m away from them, under the supervision of another member of staff.

Pod teacher. On occurrence of symptoms.

Use of PPE Staff to wear PPE while supervising students as per government guidance, i.e plastic apron, gloves, face mask. Guidance on the correct use of PPE issued to all staff.

Supervising adult / first aider. On occurrence of symptoms.

Care of student If a student needs to use bathroom while waiting for collection, student is to use designated bathroom only. This will be cleaned thoroughly afterwards following guidance. No one else to use the cubicle until cleaning procedure has been carried out.

Supervising adult and cleaning team. Site staff.


Headteacher / Senior Leader on site to be notified immediately.

Bubble group staff & first aider. On occurrence of symptoms.


Care of student Student Manager / First Aider to contact parent to collect student and siblings if in school immediately.

Student Manager/ Admin team On occurrence of symptoms.

PHE procedure School to follow PHE flow chart entitled: ‘suspected case in child or staff member’ ensuring that parent has been advised that the child gets tested (using guidance at: www.nhs.uk/coronavirus)

Parents. School staff in contact with student.


PHE procedure Student will not be allowed to return to school until proof of negative test result is seen by the attendance officer or relevant member of staff. If test result is positive, school will contact PHE immediately for advice and follow their instructions. All action taken at this point, including whether other parents are contacted or bubbles are sent home will be taken based on PHE instructions to the school.

Headteacher. On occurrence of symptoms.

Cleaning Medical room to be cleaned thoroughly following PHE advice.

Site and cleaning team. After dealing with child with symptoms.

Care of bubble group Rest of bubble group moved to another room or outside area.


Cleaning Classroom to be deep cleaned thoroughly, following PHE guidance.

Cleaning team. Site staff.


www.nhs.uk/coronavirus


Cleaning and disposal To dispose of waste from people with symptoms of coronavirus, such as disposable cleaning cloths, tissues and PPE: Put it in a plastic rubbish bag and tie it when full. Place the plastic bag in a second bin bag and tie it. Put it in a suitable and secure place marked for storage for 72 hours. Waste should be stored safely and securely kept away from children. Waste should not be put in communal waste areas until the waste has been stored for at least 72 hours. Storing for 72 hours saves unnecessary waste movements and minimises the risk to waste operatives. This waste does not require a dedicated clinical waste collection in the above circumstances.


Immediately after dealing with person with symptoms.

Hygiene Supervising adult/ first aider to wash hands for at least 20 seconds using water and soap once student has left premises. Adult does not need to go home unless displaying symptoms.

Supervising adult/ first aider On caring for a student with symptoms.

Cleaning Books and equipment that the student was using in the classroom to be cleaned, bagged and stored separately for 72 hours.


Cleaning Student's personal belongings to be taken home by collecting parent and thoroughly cleaned.

Bubble group staff or supervising adult / first aider



8. Member of staff team becomes unwell while at school Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Direct and indirect transmission of infection to other staff and students.

Staff member to inform Headteacher that they feel unwell. PHE flow chart entitled ‘suspected case in child or staff member’ to be followed.

Staff member. Office staff. Headteacher.


Headteacher and staff member to agree who will be booking test for staff member.


Staff member to go home, taking personal items for thorough cleaning and isolate for 7 days or until test results are available.

Staff member. On occurrence of symptoms.

Headteacher to book test using online portal log in if agreed.


Staff member to follow PHE advice regarding testing for themselves and other members of their household.

Staff member. On occurrence of symptoms.

Staff member will not be allowed to return to school until proof of negative test result is seen by the Headteacher. If test result is positive, school will contact PHE immediately for advice and follow their instructions. All action taken at this point, including whether other parents or staff are contacted or bubbles are sent home will be taken based on PHE instructions to the school.


If staff member becomes unwell rapidly, they are to be moved to the medical isolation room, and cared for by school first aider.

First aider. Staff member seriously unwell and unable to care for themselves without assistance.

Isolation care area Medical room to be well ventilated, windows opened.

First aider. On occurrence of symptoms.

Isolation care area If it isn't possible to isolate the adult, move the students to another room or to the outside, under the supervision of another adult.


Care of adult If adult needs to use bathroom while waiting for collection, adult is to use designated bathroom. This will be cleaned thoroughly afterwards following guidance. No one to use cubicle until the cleaning procedure has been carried out.

First aider. Cleaning team. Site staff.


Care of adult - PPE First aider to use PPE while assisting staff member, i.e. gloves, apron, face mask etc

First aider. Staff member seriously unwell and unable to care for themselves without assistance.

Care of adult - emergency assistance

School office to call 999 and request emergency assistance for staff member.

Headteacher or SLT member Staff member seriously unwell and unable to care for themselves without assistance.

Headteacher / Senior leader on site to be notified.

Assisting adult. On occurrence of symptoms

Care of adult seriously unwell Headteacher / Senior leader on site to contact staff member’s emergency contact.

Headteacher/SLT. Staff member seriously unwell and unable to care for themselves without assistance.

Cleaning Medical room and visor to be cleaned thoroughly following PHE advice.

Cleaning team. Immediately after assistance to staff member with symptoms.


Care of bubble group Rest of bubble group moved to another room or outside area. Parents of students in bubble group in direct contact with the adult to be informed. Parents to request test for their child. Second adult in pod to be tested.

Bubble group staff. Parents.


Cleaning Classroom and areas used by staff member to be cleaned thoroughly, following PHE guidance.



Cleaning and disposal To dispose of waste from people with symptoms of coronavirus, such as disposable cleaning cloths, tissues and PPE: Put it in a plastic rubbish bag and tie it when full. Place the plastic bag in a second bin bag and tie it. Put it in a suitable and secure place marked for storage for 72 hours. Waste should be stored safely and securely kept away from children. Waste should not be put in communal waste areas until the waste has been stored for at least 72 hours. Storing for 72 hours saves unnecessary waste movements and minimises the risk to waste operatives. This waste does not require a dedicated clinical waste collection in the above circumstances.

First aider and cleaning team. Site staff.

Immediately after dealing with adult with symptoms.


Hygiene First aider to wash hands for at least 20 seconds using hot water and soap once person has left premises. Assisting adult does not need to go home unless displaying symptoms.

First aider. On caring for an adult with symptoms.

Cleaning Books and equipment that the adult was using in the classroom to be cleaned, bagged and stored separately for 72 hours.


9. Visitors to school Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Direct or indirect transmission of infection

Minimise the number of visitors coming into school by using technology for virtual meetings.

All staff where meetings with outside teams are necessary.

As meetings are needed.

No parental meetings on premises where possible.

Communication to be arranged by phone or e-mail if at all possible. Where there is a need for visitors to come on site, they must book an appointment unless it is an emergency.

School office to take messages and book phone calls.

As conversations are needed.

Hygiene All visitors to be directed to wash hands immediately upon entering the building or to use hand sanitiser. Hand sanitiser to be sited immediately inside school entrance. Clear signage directing them to cubicle for hand washing and to hand sanitiser.

Site team to place signage. Visitors to use hand washing facilities or hand sanitiser. First point of contact in school office to remind to use.

On arrival.


Protective barrier Sliding glass window in place between visitors and first point of contact in reception area to remain closed in order to prevent droplet transfer.

Site staff to ensure window remains closed. Office staff.

Before 1 June and subsequently.

Documents – drop off All documents needing to be dropped off at school to be placed in outside postbox, collected by site staff daily and placed in box for 24 hours before being handled and opened by school office staff.

Office team to inform parents. Site staff.

Before 1 June and subsequently.

Documents - collection All documents needing to be collected by parents will be made through prior arrangement and handed over respecting social distancing.

Office team to inform parents. Before 1 June and subsequently.

Safeguarding - logging visitors Visitors will be logged into system as per usual and will provide a telephone number in case we need to contact them at a later date as a result of Track and Trace. Visitors will be given instructions for safety on site, including what to do if they feel unwell and which toilet is available for their use. Visitors will be issued with a one use only visitor sticker. The log-in screen will be wiped after each person.

Office team. On arrival.


Safeguarding - visitors in school Visitors will not move around the site alone. They will not enter bubble rooms - unless there for a specific purpose. They will not use the staffroom and staff refreshment areas. If needed refreshments will be provided in the lobby in one use disposable cups.

Person with whom visitor is meeting. During visit.

Safeguarding - exit at end of visit At the end of the visit they will be escorted off site and logged out on visitor system. They will be reminded to use hand sanitiser as they leave. The log-out screen will be wiped after each person.

Person with whom visitor is meeting. At the end of the visit.

Cleaning Tabletops, chairs, door handles in area used by visitor will be cleaned when they leave. Bins for tissues and cups will be available in room and in lobby. Log initialled to confirm cleaning has taken place.

Cleaning team or person meeting visitor. Site staff.

At the end of the visit.

10. Staff Guidance - your safety is our priority. It is also your responsibility to follow guidance and keep yourself safe, raising any concerns and questions with the Headteacher Risk Actions to reduce risk Person responsible Frequency Extremely clinically vulnerable and clinically vulnerable adults

The Headteacher will follow Government advice regarding extremely clinically vulnerable and clinically vulnerable adults. It is essential that all staff ensure the Headteacher is kept up to date with staff clinical vulnerability.

Staff member to disclose clinical vulnerability to Headteacher for management purposes.

Individual specific.


Clinically vulnerable adults All clinically vulnerable adults should obtain medical advice from their GP or appropriate medical consultant as to whether they should be in school. They should also follow the latest government advice. The school will follow government advice and will generate separate, individual Risk Assessments for clinically vulnerable staff as appropriate. The school will make arrangements for staff who have a medical condition that puts them in an unacceptably high-risk category if they move around the school.

Staff/Headteacher. Individual specific.

Direct or indirect transmission of infection between home and school

Staff will only bring essential personal items into school.

Staff members. Daily.

Direct or indirect transmission of infection between school and home

Staff will not take books home to mark or other items which are difficult to clean.



If staff are using technology e.g. laptops at home and school, they will clean them with a wipe on arrival at school and before leaving school.



Staff will wash their hands with water and soap or sanitiser on arrival at school and during the day as laid out in the daily guidance.




Staff will wash their hands with water and soap or sanitiser before leaving school.


Direct or indirect transmission of infection between adults

Staff can use all available spaces for PPA, lunch, breaks etc in between teaching duties. The only exception to this rule is if an area has been deliberately locked so that the site team do not have to regularly clean it. These areas will be clearly signed. Staff must apply social distancing rules in these areas as set out by government guidelines. Staff must deep clean these areas after use as it is likely that they will be used by other staff at other points throughout the day. Staff in offices that contain more than one person must ensure they are not sitting opposite each other and should wear face coverings. Staff that are on their own in any office should put a face covering on if someone else enters the office, as should the person or persons entering the office. Where offices are not regularly used, they should be locked and not opened up. If an office or space has to be used that is not regularly used, it is essential that the site team are informed so the area can be deep cleaned. Offices or spaces that are used in this ad-hoc fashion, must be locked again after they have been

School leaders to assign times. Staff members to adhere to timetable.

Daily.


used and after they have been deep cleaned so they are not accidently used by others.


Visitors will not use staff toilets or staff refreshment areas. They will use the reception visitors toilet only. This will be cleaned following use.

School leaders to monitor. During visits.


Staff will only use their personal mugs etc. and are responsible for keeping them clean and cleaning the surfaces in the area that they have used for a break so that it is ready for the next person. A member of the cleaning team will ensure the areas are cleaned regularly throughout the day and at the start and end of each day.

Staff members. Multiple times during day.

Direct or indirect transmission of infection between adults /children and adults

Staff will adapt teaching styles, strategies & supervision to minimise contact with students e.g. using a whiteboard to model rather than writing in a student's book.

Staff members. Multiple times during day.


Staff will arrive shortly before the start of the day and will leave premises as soon as possible.



PPE Where PPE is needed for example First aid, this will be provided by the school and staff will be trained on how to use it. Detailed guidance is given in the student/adult unwell section for how to help someone who becomes unwell on site.

Staff members. As needed.

Contracted staff e.g. catering teams Risk assessments for catering will be developed and shared by their line managers who are their employers. We will work with the contractors to ensure their safety. They will follow our guidance for keeping safe on site in and outside of their working area.

Business Manager to ensure full information is shared with contracted staff and catering company.

Daily.

Common acronyms used in this document:

PHE – Public Health England

PPE – Personal Protective Equipment

PPA – Planning, Preparation and Assessment