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RISK ASSESSMENT – PRIMARY SCHOOLS DURING CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC (COVID-19) Spring 2021 Term

School: OAKTHORPE PRIMARY SCHOOL Headteacher: Mrs J Garrad Persons undertaking the assessment: Headteacher/

Senior Leadership Team/ School Business Manager

Work Activity being assessed:

Risk Assessment for Schools in response to Coronavirus in the Spring term 2021

Risk Assessment Number: Version 10

Date of assessment: 28th February 2021 Date of next review: April 19th 2021 or sooner if the guidance changes

Version 10 changes in red

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SCOPE OF OPERATION, LOCATION AND PERIOD

This Risk Assessment and Action Plan sets out the decisions taken and measures put in place by Oakthorpe Primary School in Autumn Term 2020 to ensure that the school continues to operate in a safe way. In order to achieve this the school will adhere to the systems of controls as defined by the Department of Education guidance (updated 22.2.21)https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/government/uploads/system/uploads/attachment_data/file/964351/Schools_coronavirus_operational_guidance.pdf

Systems of control which must be adhered to in this risk assessment:

Prevention (You must always)

1. Minimise contact with individuals who are required to sel-isolate by ensuring they do not attend school.2. Ensure face coverings are used in recommended circumstances3. Ensure that everyone is advised to clean their hands thoroughly and more often than usual4. Ensure good respiratory hygiene for everyone by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach

5. Maintain enhanced cleaning, including cleaning frequently touched surfaces often, using standard products such as detergents6. Consider how to minimise contact across the site and maintain social distancing wherever possible7. Keep occupied spaces well ventilated

In specific circumstances8. Ensure individuals wear the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) where necessary9. Promote and engage in asymptomatic testing, where avaliable

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Response to any Infection (You must always)

9. Promote and engage with the NHS Test and Trace process10. Manage and report any confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) amongst the

school community11. Contain any outbreak by following local health protection team advice

LOCATION: Oakthorpe Primary School, Tile Kiln Lane, N13 6BY

WHEN DOES THE ACTIVITY TAKE PLACE

Cleaning daily from 6am Monday -Friday 8am- 4.30pm.

NHS 111

NHS - 111 - COVID-19

HSE - Making your workplace COVID secure

https://www.hse.gov.uk/toolbox/workers/mothers.htm

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Government guidance:

GOV.UK - Guidance NHS Test and Trace how it works

GOV.UK - Stay at home guidance for households with possible coronavirus (COVID-19) infection

GOV.UK - Guidance on coronavirus testing (who is eligible for a test and how to get tested)

GOV.UK - Safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings (including the use of personal protective equipment PPE)

GOV.UK - Safe working in education, childcare and children's social care

GOV.UK Guidance for Schools Coronavirus - COVID19

GOV.UK - Guidance - COVID-19: cleaning of non-healthcare settings outside the home

HSE - Handwashing-using hand sanitiser - Coronavirus

GOV.UK - Contacts: Public Health England (PHE) Teams

NHS Testing and Tracing for Coronavirus

GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safer travel guidance for passengers

GOV.UK - Guidance on Shielding and Protecting People who are Clinically Extremely Vulnerable from COVID-19

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Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health - Guidance on Clinically Extremely Vulnerable Children and Young People

GOV.UK - Guidance New National Restrictions from 5 November

GOV.UK - (Press Release) Extra mental health support for pupils and teachers

GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19): how to self-isolate when you travel to the UK

GOV.UK - Guidance for food businesses on Coronvarius (COVID-19)

HSE - Legionella risks during the Coronavirus pandemic

CIBSE (Chartered Institution Building Services Engineers) Emerging from Lockdown

CIBSE (Chartered Institution Building Services Engineers) Coronavirus, SARS-COV-2, COVID-19 and HVAC Systems

HSE - Air Conditioning and Ventilation during the Coronavirus Pandemic

GOV.UK - Health & Safety on Educational Visits

GOV.UK - Protective Measures for Holiday/After-School Clubs and Other Out of School Settings

GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance on phased return of sport and recreation

GOV.UK - Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance

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GOV.UK - Supporting Pupils at School with Medical Conditions

Coronavirus (COVID-19): implementing protective measures in education and childcare settings

GOV.UK - What parents/carers need to know about early years providers schools and colleges COVID-19

Nursing Times - Paper Towels (much more effective) at removing viruses than hand dryers

GOV.UK Coronavirus (COVID-19) Safer Travel Guidance for Passengers

HSE - Using PPE at work during the Coronavirus pandemic

HSE - PPE in non-healthcare work during the (COVID-19) pandemic

HSE - Respiratory Protective Equipment PPE - Fit Testing Basics

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What are the hazards?

Who is at risk and How would they be harmed?

CONTROLS

What is currently done to reduce / control the risk?

What further action do you need to consider to

control the risks?

-What more can bedone to reduce risk?

Action by whom, by when?

GENERAL RISK ASSESSMENT FOR SCHOOLS

Increased risk of infection due to mutations of the Coronavirus.

System of control 1 and 9

All staff, pupils and others may be at greater risk of contracting the virus as with current new variant is also prevalent as well as the original strain. At this time the Government advise that the new variant does not appear to be more harmful.

All mitigation measures listed throughout the risk assessment continue to be in place from 8.3.21. The increased chance of infection highlights the importance of adherence to control measures.

Continue to follow National Guidance and remind staff and parents of control measures which must be adhered to

Regular testing (twice weekly) offered to all staff. Participation is testing is strongly encouragedLateral flow devices are offered to staff. This will help identify staff who are carrying the virus without displaying symptoms reducing the risk of transmission

SLT Systems and procedures are in place. Staff invited to opt in. Informations sessions held, test kits distributed. Staff regularly reminded of how to report results and procedure if the test is void or positive. Parents informed that this is in place. By 5.3.21

HYGIENE PROCEDURES (Systems of Control 3,4,5)

Getting or spreading coronavirus by not washing hands or not washing them adequately

Staff Parents Pupils Visitors Contractors

Follow the HSE guidance on cleaning, hygiene and hand sanitiser HSE - Handwashing-using hand sanitiser - Coronavirus

- Provide water, soap and drying facilitiesat wash stations

- Put in place monitoringand supervision to makesure pupils are followingcontrols

- Put signs up to remindpeople to wash theirhands

SBM/HT in place prior to summer term end and extended for autumn term Posters in pupil and adult toilets site staff to check all in place by 5.3.21

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All control measures continue to be in place from 5.3.2021

- Provide information on how to washhands properly and display posters

- Provide hand sanitiser for the occasionswhen people can’t wash their hands

- Provide information tostaff and pupils aboutwhen and where theyneed to wash their hands

- If people can’t washhands, provideinformation about howand when to use handsanitiser – sanitiserstations located at keyentry points(reception, 2 x key staffentrances and allclassrooms)

- daily check by sitemanager forhandwashing suppliesand sanitiser

Recent guidance (Jan 2021) notes that Covid-19 is ‘an easy virus to remove when it is on skin. This remains true for the new variant. Regular and through

Completed by 4.9.2020 and ongoing

SBM by 4.9.2020

Daily – by site staff

In place – replace

posters where

necessary remind pupils of measures upon return to school 8.3.21

Additional sinks have been used for temporary classrooms. Now can located by halls and EYFS

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Staff briefing (online) and email updates include reminders of Systems of Control 1.3.21 and 5.3.21

Getting or spreading coronavirus in common use high traffic areas such as staff rooms corridors, toilet facilities, entry/exit points and other communal areas

System of control 6

All staff Careful monitoring and procedures for: .

➢ areas where people will congregate,

e.g. rest rooms, canteens, changingrooms, reception, meeting rooms, , teapoints, kitchens etc leave non-fire doorsopen to reduce the amount of contact withdoors and also potentially improveworkplace ventilation fire doors shouldnormally be closed; HOWEVER; WHEREAREAS ARE OCCUPIED- providing staffare briefed to only keep open whilstarea/vicinity is in use, there is robustmonitoring on procedure, the Fire RiskAssessment is amended and records ofbriefing to staff maintained, then firedoors can be kept open to improveventilation-

➢ areas where there are pinch points

meaning people can’t meet the social distancing rules, e.g. narrow corridors, doorways, , storage areas

- Put in place monitoringand supervision to makesure people are followingcontrols put in place, e.g.following hygieneprocedures, washinghands, fire door controls

- Near-miss reportingmay also help identifywhere controls cannot befollowed or people arenot doing what theyshould

Year group briefing meeting – team leaders – 3.9.2020

Separate staff rooms in place - check furniture and equipment before full return on 8.3.21

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➢ areas and equipment where people will

touch the same surfaces, such as in kitchens, e.g. kettles, shared condiments etc

Agree the combination of controls you will put in place to reduce the risks. This can include but is not limited to:

➢ limiting the number of people in rooms

so that social distancing rules can be met, e.g. stagger breaks, have maximumoccupancy numbers for meeting rooms

➢ reorganise facilities in communal areas

such as spacing out tables in meeting rooms, canteens etc so social distancing rules can be met

➢ where possible put in place physical

impervious barriers (e.g. Perspex in reception areas) to reduce contact

➢ increase the use of online meeting

facilities, even for people working in the same building, to reduce the number of people moving around

➢ keep surfaces, such as kitchen sides

and tables, in communal areas clear for people to sit and eat at to make cleaning easier

Signs in place to notify staff of rooms that are out of bounds and rooms with limited capacity

Timetables in place and shared with staff 17.7.2020 and 3.9.2020 and revised for 8.3.21

Perspex in place in training room, office and reception area

Staff meetings online in Spring term and LA courses primary online

By start of Autumn term 2020

SLT – completed

Completed Check signage around school and renew and replace 5.3.2021SBM/admin team

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➢ put signs up to remind people to wash

and sanitise hands and not touch their faces

Getting or spreading coronavirus by not cleaning surfaces, equipment and workstations

System of control 5

Staff and pupils

Cleaning company (WGC)

Use the guidance on cleaning and hygiene during the coronavirus outbreak https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/working-safely/cleaning.htm - Identify surfaces that are frequentlytouched and by many people (oftencommon areas), e.g. handrails, doorhandles, vehicle door handles (inside andoutside), shared equipment etc andspecify the frequency and level ofcleaning and by whom

- Reduce the need for people to movearound your site as far as possible. Thiswill reduce the potential spread of anycontamination through touched surfaces- Avoid sharing work equipment byallocating it on personal issue or putcleaning regimes in place to cleanbetween each user- Identify where you can reduce thecontact of people with surfaces, e.g. byleaving open doors that are not fire doors,providing contactless payment, usingelectronic documents rather thanpaperwork

- Put in place monitoringand supervision to makesure people are followingcontrols, i.e. areimplementing thecleaning regimesimplemented

Additional cleaning during daytime for toilets and frequently touched areas

- Provide instruction andtraining to people whoneed to clean. Includeinformation on:

➢ the products they

need to use

➢ precautions they need

to follow

➢ the areas they need to

clean

All staff.

Briefing for lunch staff 7.9.2020

Meeting with SBM and mangers from WGC (cleaning company) prior to 5.3.21 break to re-establish patterns of cleaning

SBM/Cleaning supervisor ongoing

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- Identify other areas that will needcleaning to prevent the spread ofcoronavirus

- Identify what cleaning products areneeded (e.g. surface wipes, detergentsand water etc) and where they should beused, e.g. water and detergent on worksurfaces etc

- Keep surfaces clear to make it easier toclean and reduce the likelihood ofcontaminating objects- Provide more bins and empty themmore often- clean things like reusable boxesregularly- Put in place arrangements to clean ifsomeone develops symptoms ofcoronavirus at work.https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

- Cleaning products ordered in bulk before Summer break and frequent stock checks by SBM and finance officer

Staff reminders at briefing meetings (1.3.21 and 5.3.21)

Bins ordered and in place around school Sprays, paper towels in each room and sanitiser

check all bins and equipment in all room prior to 8.3.21

Finance officer/SBM/site manager Ongoing

All staff

SBM, site manager and HTH&S check on 4.3.21prior to full return to school

Potential transmission of virus from desks, monitors, keyboards and mouse System of control 5

All staff Desks to be located 2 metres apart if possible. If appropriate, staff to be provided with their own portable keyboard and mouse for use (take with them to use at whichever

Office staff have own computers and supplies to clean desks.

Admin staff - completed

Phones in corridors back in use - Oct

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System of control 5 desk is made available) or clean between use by different users. Clear desk policy will be applied so as to enable effective cleaning

Enhanced cleaning regime - including desks every night

2020 - wipes provided by all telephone

Poor workplace ventilation leading to risks of coronavirus spreading https://www.cibse.org/coronavirus-covid-19/emerging-from-lockdown

System of control 7

All staff Follow guidance on heating ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) Updated guidance on ventilation ● natural ventilation – opening windows

(in cooler weather windows should beopened just enough to provideconstant background ventilation, andopened more fully during breaks topurge the air in the space). Openinginternal doors can also assist withcreating a throughput of air

● natural ventilation – if necessaryexternal opening doors may also beused (as long as they are not fire doorsand where safe to do so)

Further advice on this can be found in Health and Safety Executive guidance on air conditioning and ventilation during the coronavirus outbreak and CIBSE coronavirus (COVID-19) advice.

To balance the need for increased ventilation while maintaining a comfortable temperature, the following

- maintain air circulationsystems in line withmanufacturers’recommendationsAir conditioning unitsservices during Summerbreak

New heating system is responsive to outdoor temperature and radiators have thermostat values to adjust room temp which will help to ensure comfort levels are maintained particularly in occupied spaces.

SBM/Site manager

Parents to be aware that in colder weather pupils may need additional layers of clothes due to increased ventilation in school – via letter to parentsof children attendingschool from 4.1.21Reminders to parents before 5.3.21

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measures should also be used as appropriate:

● opening high level windows inpreference to low level to reducedraughts

● increasing the ventilation while spacesare unoccupied (e.g. between classes,during break and lunch, when a roomis unused)

● providing flexibility to allow additional,suitable indoor clothing. For moreinformation see School uniform

● rearranging furniture where possible toavoid direct drafts

STAFF

People who are defined as clinically extremely vulnerable are at very high risk of severe illness from COVID-19. If they have been told by a clinician/GP that they are CEV or have one of the listed conditions

If you are clinically extremely vulnerable you should follow resumed shielding guidance and should not attend work, school, college or university. You should limit the time you spend outside the home.

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

If they think there is a good clinical reason why they should be added to the Shielded patients list, they should discuss

They are strongly advised to work from home. If they cannot work from home, they should not attend work for this period of restrictions.

This advice is prone to review due to national and local restrictions in place. All updates to be

updated Individual risk assessment info from LA sent to all staff 15.1.21

Email to all staff and individual phone calls to staff previously CEV and updated risk assessments by 5.3.21

Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) adults

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described in guidance.

their concerns with their GP orhospital clinician.

distributed and discussed with all staff

Increased risk of infection and complications for vulnerable workers: Staff who have higher risk factors to Covid-19

Those at higher risk or described as clinically vulnerable are defined in the list in the following link https://www.gov.uk/guidance/national-lockdown-stay-at-home

WHO Staff with protected characteristics HOW Emerging evidence suggests that alongside underlying health conditions, there are key demographic factors that can affect people’s vulnerability or is a ‘risk factor’ in relation to COVID-19. Such as:Older people, Men(from 40 and over),and people fromBlack and Asianand Minority Ethniccommunities(BAME) and acombination ofthese factors.

Managers/headteachers should consult with their employees to determine who can come into the workplace safely taking account of a person’s journey, caring responsibilities, protected characteristics, and other individual circumstances. Extra consideration should be given to those people at higher risk

Consider with the staff member if it is more suitable for them to in lower risk work or work remotely in the interim, and take HR advice of any other measures if needed.

Managers to discuss with and consider needs of staff with disability or pregnant and new mothers how the adjustments in the office will impact on them or might pose a new or different risk to them.

Considering whether you need to put in place any particular measures or reasonable adjustments to take account of duties under the equalities legislation.

Put systems in place so people know when to notify you that they fall into one of these categories, e.g. they start chemotherapy or are pregnant.

Headteachers to have regular discussions with staff in these risk factor groups - consider risk factors and perception of the staff member. Where there is agreement that the risk factors can be mitigated with the existing control measures in the risk assessment to everyone’s satisfaction no change is needed. However, if there is increased risk for a staff member despite existing control measures the headteacher will provide support and make

Pre Spring termphone calls to staff previously shielding or supporting shielding family members to establish availability to work have been completed , Individual risk assessments completed have been reviewed and updated. by 5.3.21 HT/individual staff members

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The causes of these increased risk factors are not yet fully understood, and further research is taking place.

Disability might impact on how staff can move around the building or use the adjusted workplace.

Please consider evacuation procedure for such staff that might be needed in an emergency.

necessary adjustments to mitigate those risks. It may be that an individual risk assessment can help to discuss issues Updated risk assessments for staff where required. Confirmation that pregnant women in third trimester should not attend school (30.12.20) Previously shielding staff informed of updated guidance and informed that they will be working at home.

Staff with COVID-19 symptoms and potentially spreading to staff and others

System of control 1. 10,11,12, 9

Virus could spread to all

Staff who become symptomatic should self-isolate for 10 days. If a staff member is a household contact of someone who becomes symptomatic (the case) the staff member should self-isolate for 14 days. If the staff member starts symptoms they need to self-isolate for 10 days from that date

Staff may also use community testing facilities for rapid testing

Information leaflet to parents update letter before 8.3.21

SLT

Frequent updates sent to all staff and parents with testing facilities in Enfield

Exposure to workplace hazards

Staff Follow our guidance on PPE during the outbreak

Put systems in place to keep PPE supplies under

Ongoing HT and all staff

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because it isn’t possible to get normal PPE

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/ppe-face-masks/non-healthcare/index.htm

System of control 2

https://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/ppe-face-masks/index.htm

There are a very limited number of settings where PPE is needed for protection from coronavirus, e.g. healthcare. This line only considers PPE for workplaces that don’t need it for protection from coronavirus - Identify tasks where exposures tohazardous workplace substances mayhappen and put in place measures toprotect people – PPE should not be thefirst choice, it should be the last.Substitution or engineering controlsshould be put in place in the first instance

- Identify which tasks you need PPE forand specify the right protection factorneeded for those taskshttps://www.hse.gov.uk/coronavirus/ppe-face-masks/non-healthcare/supply-issues-and-working-safely.htm (Please note – face coverings are not PPE and are not required to be worn in the workplace.

review so you can take action if necessary before you run out

Regular review by welfare officers and reordering in advance PPE equipment available in welfare rooms and small supply in each classroom (masks, apron, gloves,)

Checks of PPE equipment prior to wider opening 8.3.21.21completed

Getting or spreading coronavirus through workers living together and/or

Workers – Identify members of staff who live ortravel together and discuss with them ifoperating within different bubbles inschool

Discuss with staff members who live and/or travel to work together to agree how to prevent the

HT – by 4.9.2020

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travelling to work together

risks of spreading coronavirus

Mental health and wellbeing affected through isolation or anxiety about coronavirus

Potential for Stress or Anxiety caused by fears associated with the virus, isolation, potential bereavement situations or other effects from the changes to living and working.

All staff - Follow guidance on stress and mental health

- Have regular keep in touchmeetings/calls with people working athome to talk about any work issues

- Talk openly with workers about thepossibility that they may be affected andtell them what to do to raise concerns orwho to go to so they can talk thingsthrough

- Involve workers in completing riskassessments so they can help identifypotential problems and identify solutions

- Keep workers updated on what ishappening so they feel involved andreassured

Further advice and support

- Share information andadvice with workersabout mental health andwellbeing

- Consider anoccupational healthreferral if personal stressand anxiety issues areidentified

SLT agenda item for weekly meetings.

Information previously circulated to all staff and frequently revisited

SLT to recommence work towards Sandwell Mark (see separate action plan) .

SLT

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Contracting or spreading the virus by not social distancing

System of control 6

Staff and Visitors - Identify how you can keep people apartin line with social distancing rules in thefirst instance.

This may include:

➢ holding meetings virtually rather than

face to-face

➢ staggering start/end times

➢ rearrange work areas and tasks to

allow people to meet socialdistancing rules

➢ providing facilities to help people

walk or cycle to work, e.g. bike racks

- Identify where it isn’t possible to meetsocial distancing rules and identify otherphysical measures to separate people.This can include:

➢ physical screens

- Put in placearrangements to monitorand supervise to makesure social distancingrules are followed

- Provide information,instruction and training topeople to understandwhat they need to do

- Provide signage andways to communicate tonon-employees what theyneed to do to maintainsocial distancing

From guidance: “In primary schools where social distancing is not possible in indoor areas

Review CPD timetable of meetings – by 11.9.2020

Ensure staff have access via devices in their own room for remote access to meetings.

Set up conference room for socially distanced meetings. 2.11.2020

As local rates increase: following half term: SLT members at gates to wear visors

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Increased measures to protect people. This can include:

➢ enhanced cleaning regimes

➢ increase in hand washing

➢ limiting the amount of time people

spend on the task

➢ placing staff back-to-back or side-by

side rather than face-to-face whenworking

➢ ‘cohorting’ work teams so they

consistently work together

➢ improving ventilation

- Display signs to remind people tosocially distance

outside of classrooms between members of staff or visitors, for example in staffrooms, headteachers will have the discretion to decide whether to ask staff or visitors to wear, or agree to them wearing face coverings in these

circumstances.”

Reception area not to be accessed by staff – staff reminders March 21

Additional requests to parents to wear masks Newsletter - HT Renew signs outside school - Admin staff

Key messages/reminders to staff 1.3.21 and 5.3.21

Virtual induction for new staff 4.1.21 includedsafeguarding and H&S

New relief meal time supervisors induction during Jan 2021 completed

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New and Expectant Mothers Contracting Corona virus, whilst at work or using public transport.

NOTE: New or expectant mothers under Government advice are designated as Clinically Vulnerable (CV), and those at 28 weeks as Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV).

Infection of Covid 19 and resultant illness with a wide range of symptoms. The effects of this disease are still being learned about and can vary.

New and expectant mothers are vulnerable, meaning they may be at higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus.

Carry out and regularly review the New and Expectant Mothers risk assessment for the individual, (EACH TRIMESTER) and do everything reasonably practicable to protect the worker from harm

Discussion with the new or expectant mother should take place before any physical return to the school/workplace.

Schools should support expectant mothers in particular those in the CEV group (28 weeks) to work from home in the first instance.

Where it is not possible to work from home, ensure robust measures to mitigate risks: Expectant mothers can return to work as long as the workplace is COVID secure.

Individual COVID-19 Risk Assessment for those at increased risk version 5a and for New and Expectant Mothers Briefing version 6a. sent to pregnant staff

Particular care to follow the social distancing guidelines, by keeping 2 metres away from others wherever possible or 1 metre, plus other precautions.

There will be changes (ongoing) in government advice and possible outbreaks of COVID; this will require a full review of measures and this assessment.

Expectant mothers to seek advice from Midwife

Note updated guidance from Royal College of Gynaecologists https://www.rcog.org.uk/en/guidelines-research-services/guidelines/coronavirus-pregnancy/covid-

HT/Expectant mothers to complete risk assessment – by 3.9.2020 Review meetings have taken place. Advice from medical professions sought if necessary Risk assessments

5.1.21 Working from home arrangements agreed and confirmed by staff members. Confirmed that this continues from 8.3.21 and staff in third trimester will work from home until commencement of maternity leave

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19-virus-infection-and-pregnancy/#coronavirus Updated guidance 30.12.2020 Staff in third trimester now classed as CEV and instructed to work from home. There will be changes (ongoing) in government advice and possible outbreaks of COVID; this will require a full review of measures and this assessment.

Staff who have a protected characteristic (e.g. disability)

Use of the building by staff with protected characteristics (e.g. disability, pregnancy & new mothers, religion)

WHO Staff with protected characteristics

HOW

Disability might impact on how staff can move around the building or use the adjusted workplace

Will need to consider staff that have protected characteristics.

Headteachers/Managers to discuss with and consider needs of staff with protected characteristics and how the adjustments in the school will impact on them or might pose a new or different risk to them.

People are in the ‘clinically vulnerable’ category and are advised to follow the relevant guidance available for clinically vulnerable people.

Considering whether you need to put in place any particular measures or

Put systems in place so people know when to notify you that they fall into one of these categories, e.g. they start chemotherapy or are pregnant

Staff know to notify HT of any changes in circumstances

Review individual risk assessments with staff

HT/line managers by 4.9.2020

Follow up phone calls made to shielding staff members before 2.3.21

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reasonable adjustments to take account of duties under the equalities legislation. Carry out or employee needs risk assessments if appropriate

prior to start of term in light of any changes to government guidance

Staff who may otherwise be at increased risk from coronavirus (COVID-19)

Workers defined as Clinically Vulnerable

Staff New advice for those identified through a letter from the NHS or a specialist doctor as in the group deemed clinically extremely vulnerable (CEV or shielding list) was published on 13 October. The guidance provides advice on what additional measures individuals in this group can take tailored to each Local COVID Alert Level.

All staff can continue to attend school at all Local COVID Alert levels.

Review individual risk assessments with staff prior to start of term in light of any changes to government guidance

To be aware that individual circumstances may change and staff should keep their line manager and HT informed

Continue to review in light of national guidance relating to Teirs and national lockdown which is in place from 6.1.21

HT Phone calls made to staff and risk assessments updated By 8.3.21

Teachers working from home and pupils using DSE equipment.

Staff working from home and pupils studying from home.

Musculoskeletal disorders as a result

For Schools with access to Schools Health & Safety Team Service, refer to the Schools Hub advice sheets; “DSE Self Assessment – COVID-19 – Sheet No. 4 and Working from Home for Schools – COVID-19 CBT Advice Sheet”.

Further information on how to set up a workstation for short duration home working and also what to do for

SBM by 18.1.21 to circulate DSE info to all staff Continue to monitor for those staff unable to return to work

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of using DSE at home for a long period of time

Follow guidance on display screen equipment in the HSE Protect homeworkers page HSE - Protect home workers - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

There is no increased risk for people working at home temporarily but if this arrangement becomes long term the risks should be assessed

- For all people working at home usingdisplay screen equipment (DSE) put inplace information and training on how toprotect themselves, e.g. take regularbreaks, stretching exercises, set theequipment up properly

- For people working at home longer termcomplete a DSE assessment with themand identify what equipment is needed toallow them to work safely at home

- Schedule or build in breaks of minimumof 5 minutes every hour for pupilsstudying.

long term home working can be found on HSE’s HSE - Protect home workers - Coronavirus (COVID-19)

It is important to consider breaks from this work. 5 minutes every hour is better than 15 minutes every 2 hours. Consideration to how this can be scheduled in could include actual separate breaks or in lesson time outs

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What are the hazards?

Who is at risk and How would they be harmed? (e.g. staff, public, contractors)

CONTROLS

What is currently done to reduce / control the risk?

What further action do you need to consider to

control the risks?

-What more can be doneto reduce risk?

Action by whom, by when?

SCHOOL ENVIRONMENT Systems of control 1-7

Potential transmission of virus from working within enclosed spaces, including

Reception Office Classroom Staff Kitchen areas/Staff rooms Printers Meeting rooms Toilets

System of control 6

Put in place monitoring and supervision to make sure people are following controls put in place, e.g. following hygiene procedures, washing hands, following one-way systems

Adults assigned to a class and the majority of time in school is spent within the class bubble. Drop off, pick up, playtimes and lunch times are organised by year groups Parents and staff reminded of this by letter sent 26.2.21

Adults in a room documents updated 25.2.21 and staff informed during briefing meetings 1.3.21, 3.3.21 and 5.3.21

Staff briefing and updates to include information on practical ways to support social distancing eg not handing out lunches

Where possible teachers should try to maintain distance from children and ideally 2 metres distance from adults. If teachers need to come into close contact, avoid face to face contact and try to minimise the amount of time spent within 1 metre of each other

Minimising contact – as much as possible endeavour to group pupils into a grouping (‘bubble) of one full class size and keep each ‘bubble’ separate.

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children. This might not be possible with children who have complex needs or need close contact. Encourage pupils to maintain social distancing within their bubble, although it is recognised this might not be possible with younger children.

Classrooms – desks placed side to side and front facing

Avoid large gatherings such as assemblies with more than one bubble.

Premises Staff should carry out their usual health and safety checks (i.e., fire safety checks, regular flushing regime) to ensure the building remains safe.

When timetabling, bubbles should be kept apart and movement around the school kept to a minimum. Passing briefly in the corridor or playground is low risk, but avoid creating busy corridors, entrances and exits.

Consider limiting the number of people in rooms so that social distancing rules can be met, e.g. stagger breaks, have maximum occupancy numbers for

and year groups to be separate.

School Closure from 13.11.20 – arrangements reviewed and decision made to remain in classes until the end of the Autumn ter. Review lunch arrangements at end of Spring term 2021

Assemblies will be virtual in Spring termNo concerts in spring term

Decide date for spring term consulations - moved to early summer term - inform parents of postponment 26.2.21

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meeting room

Reorganise facilities in communal areas such as spacing out tables in meeting rooms, so social distancing rules can be met

Where possible put in place physical impervious barriers (e.g. Perspex in reception areas) to reduce contact

Consider staggered break times and lunch times (and time for cleaning surfaces in the dining hall between groups).New rota in place for use of dining hall from 3.11.20

Fixed/standalone sanitisers stations or containers of hand sanitiser will be set up at various locations including entry and exit points.

If possible open windows to ventilate rooms/corridors.

Toilets - operate social distancing if possible. Maintain hot water and soap at wash hand basins.

From Guidance: reminders to staff: Where staff need to move between classes and year groups, they should try and keep their distance from pupils and other staff as much as they can, ideally 2 metres from other adults

In place in main office and training room

Staggered timetable in place and reminderinformation sent to parents 26.2.21

Updates to staff at regular staff meetings briefings on 1.3.21 and 5.3.21

Parent letter sent 26.2.21 information updated on website w/b 1.3.21

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Meeting rooms – will have signage with maximum number of occupants to maintain 2 metre distance.

Reduce face to face meetings where possible and use other digital/remote means.

Consider use of shared staff spaces to help distance staff. Minimise use of staff rooms but ensure sufficient rest breaks for staff.

Printers - social distancing if possible, Cleaning wipes available at printers for touch points.

Using back-to-back or side-to-side working (rather than face-to-face) where possible.

Hand washing on entering all classrooms to have soap and sanitiser. Hand sanitisers available in class and pupils reminded to clean/wash their hands frequently.

No unnecessary equipment to be brought into school. Pupils encouraged to bring their own pencil cases from home.

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Pupils to be reminded regularly of the importance of social distancing both in the School and outside. Additional support for SEND and children with challenging behaviour may need to be considered.

Plan activities which can be undertaken outdoors with the pupils.

Regular cleaning regime of classrooms and outdoor play equipment.

Classroom based resources, such as books and games, can be used and shared within the bubble; these should be cleaned regularly. Resources that are shared between classes or bubbles, such as sports, art and science equipment should be cleaned frequently and meticulously and always between bubbles, or rotated to allow them to be left unused and out of reach for a period of 48 hours (72 hours for plastics) between use by different bubble

Staff to raise any concerns with the SLT as soon as possible.

Updated EYFS guidance states ‘materials can be handled by a small, consistent group of children of no more than 15 at a

Systems of control to be in place: frequent handwashing by pupils and surfaces and equipment washed between groups. School will limit the group size to 4/5 children and use in small teacher led groups

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time, and that no one else outside this group can come into contact with it malleable material for messy play (for example sand/water/mud) can be used and cleaned - including being replaced - in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions, where applicable. For example, see managing risk in play provision: implementation guide

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PUPILS

Increased risk of infection and complications for vulnerable pupils

Shielding advice for all children re-instated from Jan 2021. and in place until 31 March 2021

Pupils who are shielding

Note: Shielding advice is currently in place and children who are clinically extremely vulnerable are advised not to attend education or childcare. If a doctor has confirmed that a child is still clinically extremely vulnerable, the advice is that they should not attend nursery, school or college during the period of national restrictions. If this is the case for a child, the parent will receive a letter confirming this advice. Children who live with someone who is clinically extremely vulnerable, but who are not clinically extremely vulnerable themselves, should still attend school in all local restriction tiers.

Put systems in place so people know when to notify you if they fall into one of these categories Welfare officers to update all medical plans prior to commencement of autumn term and care plans updated

Daily briefing notes updated for medical needs shared with class teachers Individual phone calls made to parents of previously shielding pupils

Welfare officers and SENCO By 7.9.2020

Welfare officers to keep records updated if medical advice is given by GP or clinician Update phone calls made to parents of previously shielding children by 3.3.21

Individual children with complex needs attending school

Pupils with complex needs may find the change in routines more challenging to manage and behaviours may pose additional risk of virus transfer

Daily routines are maintained where possible. Staff working one to one regularly wash hands Surfaces to be wiped if children lick or stroke them Washing of equipment that pupils have been in touch with Maintain regular communication with parents

Risk assessments completedand shared

SEN team Review dates agreed with parents and adhered to

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Staff supported to manage the risks as they arise and risk assessments for individual pupils are agreed and shared with all parties Visors available if required due to close physical working

. In agreed exceptional and/or individual circumstances they will learn remotely Individual risk assessments carried out for children in school if required - updated for return to school on 8.3.21

MANAGING A SUSPECTED CASE AND TEST & TRACE (Response to any infection 10,11,12

Potential transmission of Covid-19 Coronavirus from staff/pupils with symptoms

Systems of control 1, 10,11,12

WHO ● Pupils● Staff● Visitors to

SchoolPremises

● Cleaners● Contractors● Vulnerable

groups (i.e.,pregnantworkers,those withunderlyinghealthconditions,elderly etc.

HOW

The Summary below is taken from the COVID-19 London Schools Resource Pack , written by London Coronavirus Response Centre and Public Health England, London

1. Isolate case: Ensure the case hasbeen tested and is isolating asappropriate

2. Identify contacts: Conduct a riskassessment to identify contactswho will need self- isolate, andprovide them with the appropriateadvice

3. Escalate as appropriate: Informthe appropriate team about thesituation,

4. Share information: Provideinformation to parents, staff, andyour local authority

Staff Briefings, Internal communication

Line managers will offer support to staff who are affected by Coronavirus or has a family member affected.

Consistent monitoring of staff absence because of covid-19 contact / symptoms to ensure prompt return to work – daily reporting of staff absence to revert to calls to HT phone.

Staff briefing during INSET day 3.9.2020

Emailed to all staff

Information distributed to parents w/b 1.3.21 - parents made aware of the implications of staff Lateral flow testing - bubble may need to be closed pending result of a PCR test

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The virus is spread by droplets from coughs and sneezes and droplets picked up from surfaces

Anyone with symptoms of COVID-19 should not attend School and report to the Headteacher

Staff should access NHS 111 online which is an online interactive and personal checklist: https://111.nhs.uk/covid-19

Staff who become symptomatic should self-isolate for 10 days.

If a staff member is a household contact of someone who becomes symptomatic (the case) the staff member should self-isolate for 14 days. If the staff member starts symptoms they need to self-isolate for 10 days from that date.

If a staff member or pupil is a household contact of someone who becomes symptomatic (the case) the staff member or pupil should self-isolate for 14 days from when the case first had symptoms. If the staff member or pupil starts symptoms, they need to self-isolate for 7 days from that date.

Staff, pupils to be reminded on a regular basis to wash their hands for 20 seconds with water and soap and the importance of proper drying with disposable towels.

Also reminded to catch coughs and sneezes in tissues – Follow Catch it, Bin it, kill it and to avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands. Consider making tissues will be made available throughout the School.

To help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) reminding everyone of the public health advice

Internal communication channels and cascading of messages through Senior Leadership Team will be communicated to all staff concerned.

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If staff/pupil develop symptoms whilst at work, inform line manager at school and immediately go home. Staff who become symptomatic or feel ill during the school day should immediately leave the premises and call the HT or office to inform them. They should not move around the school and contact other people. If medical care is essential then the person with them should don PPE equipment in the same way as if dealing with pupils

The school will provide information of how to get tested. Provide information about returning to work when safe to do so.

The school will provide a test kit to pupils and staff in exceptional circumstances

If a child is awaiting collection, they should be moved, if possible, to a room where they can be isolated behind a closed door, depending on the age and needs of the child, with appropriate adult supervision if required. Ideally, a window should be opened for ventilation. If it is not possible to isolate them, move them to an area which is at least 2 metres away from other people.

Regular updates are provided by the LA and circulated to staff and parents

The guidance states: It is for schools to determine how to prioritise the distribution of their test kits in order to minimise the impact of the virus on the education of their pupils.” This can include giving tests to staff.

All staff and parents to be aware of the procedure – use of flowchart (displayed prominently throughout school)

Room upstairs by staffroom is identified as an isolation room and has signage and PPE equipment

SBM/admin team via email to all staff and parents

HT attended webinar briefing 7.9.2020

Staff and parent updates include information including community testing centre details for rapid testing

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If they need to go to the bathroom while waiting to be collected, they should use a separate bathroom if possible. The bathroom must be cleaned and disinfected using usual cleaning products and normal household bleach before being used by anyone else. Please see advice on cleaning if someone develops symptoms in school If an adult with Covid symptoms leaves the premises during the school day they should inform their line manager of recently used spaces and toilets if used. This is to allow for those spaces to be cleaned following the guidance

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings/covid-19-decontamination-in-non-healthcare-settings

PPE must be worn by staff caring for the child while they await collection if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained (such as for a very young child or a child with complex needs). More information on PPE use can be found in the safe working in education, childcare and children’s social care settings, including the use of

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personal protective equipment (PPE) guidance.

Schools should ask parents and staff to inform them immediately of the results of a test:

● if someone tests negative and they feelwell and no longer have symptomssimilar to COVID-19, they can stop self-isolating

● if someone tests positive they shouldself-isolate for 10 days from onset ofthe symptoms and only return to schoolonce symptoms have stopped (exceptfor loss of smell/taste or a cough whistcan persist even when the infection hasgone(

A record should be kept of all visitors with sufficient detail to support rapid contact tracing if required by NHS Test & Trace.”

Following notification of a positive case within school – Refer to the flowchart – appendix 1 and 2 of this document

DfE HELPLINE: Phone: 0800 046 8687 Opening hours: Monday to Friday from 8am to 6pm Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 6pm

Updated visitor policy And paper copies of visitors – kept in safe Ensure contact details for agency staff are kept by line manager and HT in case out of hours contact is needed

Copies of documents kept in shared drive and paper copies on notice board in HT office

Advisors will inform the school of actions to taken based on the latest Public Health England advice. Advice also available from LA corona.virus@enfield.gov.uk

Updated Q & As on website for information to parents

Parents may use the online weekend and school holiday reporting system set up on the website 23.10.2020 Parents informed by email of this system of reporting

frequent reminders sent to parents - updated by 5.3.21

Admin staff

SENCO/HT/SBM

HT/SLT

HT/SBM following a

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Please see below for definitions of close contacts

Potential transmission of virus from pupils presenting complex needs or challenging behaviours (e.g. spitting and biting)

Consider what measures are needed to manage behaviour and/or personal protective equipment that might be needed. Children, young people, and students whose care routine already involves the use of PPE due to their intimate care needs should continue to receive their care in the same way.

Risk assessments completed by SEN team for individual pupils prior to start of Autumn term and reviewed regularly

Reviewed for Spring term 2021 if required

Completed. Review by SENCO and SEN team

CONTRACTORS AND VISITORS

Handling Deliveries/Collections

Bulk order on a half termly basis of consumables, breakfast club and sanitary supplies

Local arrangements to be made whether deliveries made external to the building or to pre-allocated area as appropriate.

Staff wiping the outer surfaces of delivery boxes before handling/relocating/sorting the delivery

Wash hands after handling deliveries/packaging.

System in place whereby deliveries are left outside the reception areas and delivery drivers do not enter school

Where parents need to come to school to collect equipment or food (eg laptops or food parcels) the admin team will organise this so parents arrive at allocated times. Parents do not enter the school and handover is competed outsidewearing masks

Admin team – in place Summer term 2020 Completed and ongoing

System in place from 4.1.21 parents to adhere to same system for returning laptops where pupils do not bring them into school.

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Any other visitors must come to site before 8am or after 3.20pm eg contractors as part of planning for flooring refurbishment. Visitors policy for Covid adhered to.

Potential transmission of virus from visitors/parents

Systems of control 1,2,3,6,8, 9

Parents to observe social distancing when dropping and picking children from school.

Where possible, only one parent to pick/drop the children.

Staggered school start and finish timings to avoid crowding by the school gates. Parents visiting reception office to wait outside. When queues are likely, parents to maintain 2 metre distance.

Social distancing arrangements put in place with good signage, floor markings etc

Parents will be allowed into the school by appointment.

Where parents wish to discuss any concerns with the teacher, this to be done outdoors maintaining social distance.

Notices displayed in Reception office reminding the parents not to send their child to school if they or anyone in the household have symptoms and to remind the public to practice social distancing when on school site.

Call and check in operation from 7.9.2020 – parents may call school from 8.15am and speak to welfare officer

Frequent reminders sent to parents - update letter sent on 26.2.21

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Fixed/standalone sanitisers stations will be set up at various locations including entry and exit points.

Screens installed at reception desk.

Staff are to regularly wash hands or use hand gel frequently i.e. on arriving at work, after handling parcels/post/books, moving from room to room.

Reduce intake of any paper documentation from parents. Advise parents to email any documentation. Where it is unavoidable, staff to ensure wash and sanitise hands regularly.

Interviews, where possible, will be held virtually. Where it is deemed essential to observe a member of staff then a risk assessment will take place prior to the interview and control measures will be in place including informing the interviewee prior to the school visit. From Guidance: “Supply teachers, peripatetic teachers and other temporary staff can move between schools. They should ensure they minimise contact and maintain as much distance as possible from other staff. Specialists, therapists, clinicians and other support staff for

Parents informed of drop off and collection arrangements prior to commencement of autumn term Remote parents evenings organised for Autumn term (Nov 2020)

DfE's guidance: “it may be appropriate for schools to consider a flexible approach to interviews, with alternative options to face-to-face interviews offered where possible.” All supply staff and visitors to be made aware of the control measures the school has in place

See section above re. collection of devices and food

SLT – as need arrives for interviews during the Autumn term

SLT and admin team Non-essential visitors to school - diary checkedfor end of spring term

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pupils with SEND should provide interventions as usual”.

Potential transmission of virus from contractors attending the school site

Contractors to be notified in advance not to attend the premises if they have symptoms

Attendance by contractors notified to reception desk in advance

Contractors to sign in and declare they do not have symptoms.

Site manager to ensure area of the work is clear before-hand. Any pupils and staff to leave that area.

Site manager/SBM and lead contractor to liaise with and monitor the contractor maintaining social distancing where possible.

Supervised and limited access to other parts of the building

Staff to observe and ask any contractors to leave the building if they have symptoms Log of contractors on site and declarations made that contractors are not displaying symptoms Contractor displays appropriate signage in areas used by staff Assigned facilities for contractors are agreed and reviewed at contract meetings. Agreed area for compound and access into school so contact with staff and pupils is minimal

SBM and HT to attend contractors meeting. H&S is on each agenda and records of actions and agreements are kept in meeting minutes.

Risk assessments in place a regularly reviewed by contractors LA and school Copies available if requested

Contractors - booked for out of school hours eg. after 3.30pm and easter break (flooring)

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Contractors to provide separate Covid risk assessments to school

Kitchen Operations/food preparation

The kitchen will be fully open from the start of the autumn term.

School kitchens can continue to operate, but must comply with the guidance for food businesses on covid-19 guidance for food businesses on coronavirus (COVID-19).

Online refresher training for all staff including food hygiene for kitchen staff

Consistent monitoring of staff absence because of covid-19 symptoms/contact to ensure prompt return to work.

Reduced number of staff on site from 4.1.21 HCL will continue to provide hot meals for pupils

Catering risk assessment received from HCL on 2.9.2020

Catering meeting with HCL/SBM/HT/AHT 22.10.20

Catering staff are part of Lateral Flow testing for school staff. Risk assessment for HCL updated

TRAVEL

Travel between schools or other travel whilst at work

Supply teachers, peripatetic teachers and/or other temporary staff can move between schools. They should ensure they minimise contact and maintain as much distance as possible from other staff.

Visitors policy remains in place from 8.3.21

Review with training school for spring term by 5.3.21

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Travelling to and from school

Arrange staggered starts to keep bubbles apart as they arrive and leave school (without reducing overall teaching time).

If pupils or staff wear face coverings when they arrive at school, they must be instructed not to touch the front of their face covering during use or when removing them. They must wash their hands immediately on arrival (as is the case for all pupils), dispose of temporary face coverings in a covered bin or place reusable face coverings in a plastic bag they can take home with them, and then wash their hands again before heading to their classroom. Guidance on safe working in education, childcare and social services provides more advice.

Identify staff groups of workers who travel to work together. Staff should be aware that travel in the same vehicle is considered close contacts and that in the case of one person tested positive then the other would need to self-isolate.

Public transport services (routes which are also used by the general public): ● consider staggered start times to

enable more journeys to take placeoutside of peak hours

Parents informed (17.7.2020) and pre Autumn term reminders

Distribute TFL leaflets to parents - information is on school website

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● Encourage greater use of walking,cycling or own car rather than publictransport if possible

● Families using public transport shouldrefer to the safer travel guide forpassengers

OTHER

Extra-curricular provision

Schools should consider resuming any breakfast and after-school provision, where possible, from the start of the autumn term. Try to keep pupils within their year groups or bubbles where possible. If it is not possible to maintain bubbles being used during the school day then schools should use small, consistent groups.

Breakfast club during key worker provision Separate KS1/KS 2 children. Each year group to be sat on separate tables with maximum possible gap between tables. Systems of control adhered to. Limit food choices. Equipment washed daily in dishwasher.

Breakfast club in place for beginning of term Organised in bubbles. Parents must pre-book Arrival time is limited to 8-810am

Review provision at end of Spring term and begin toplan for re-launching in Summer term subject torisk assessment. In light of updated guidance.

By 4.9.2020 HT/DHT breakfast club staff

Parents informed that breakfast club provision for essential need only from 8.3.21Staffing for 4 breakfast club bubbles arranged by 3.3.21

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TRIPS DofE advise against domestic (UK) overnight and overseas educational visits at this stage see coronavirus: travel guidance for educational settings. in the autumn term, schools can resume non-overnight domestic educational visits and conduct a risk assessment.

No trips are booked for autumn term

No trips arranged for spring term 2021

SLT to review in light of updated guidance by Summer term

Potential enhanced infection risk from music (e.g. singing, playing wind/brass instruments)

No singing assemblies planned for autumn term or singing within class. Be aware of updated guidance

Guidance update 3.12.2020 Playing outdoors

Playing instruments and singing in groups should take place outdoors wherever possible. If indoors, consider limiting the numbers in relation to the space.

Playing indoors - If indoors, use a room with as much space as possible, for example, larger rooms; rooms with high ceilings are expected to enable dilution of aerosol transmission. If playing indoors, limiting the numbers to account for ventilation of the space and the ability to social distance. It is important to ensure good

Review with music services at beginning of autumn term Risk assessments in place and limited 1:1 instrumental teaching/tuition in school has recommenced

On site musical tuition is cancelled for Spring term 21

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ventilation. Advice on this can be found in Health and Safety Executive guidance on air conditioning and ventilation during the coronavirus outbreak.

Singing, wind and brass playing - should not take place in larger groups such as choirs and ensembles, or assemblies unless significant space, natural airflow (at least 10l/s/person for all present, including audiences) and strict social distancing and mitigation as described below can be maintained.

Social distancing

In the smaller groups where these activities can take place, schools should observe strict social distancing between each singer and player, and between singers and players, and any other people such as conductors, other musicians, or accompanists. Current guidance is that if the activity is face-to-face and without mitigating actions, 2 metres is appropriate. Pupils should use seating where practical to help maintain social distancing.

Seating positions

Pupils should be positioned back-to-back or side-to-side when playing or singing (rather than face-to-face) whenever possible. Position wind and brass players so that the air from their instrument does not blow into another player.

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Physical education, sport and physical activity (enhanced risk via exhalation during exercise)

Outdoor sports should be prioritised where possible, and large indoor spaces used where it is not, maximising distancing between pupils and enhanced cleaning and handwashing

Pupils will be kept in their consistent small groups and PE lessons will be outdoors where weather allows. Limit use of equipment. Sanitise if required. Pupils wash hands at beginning and end of lesson. Sports coach to maintain distance whilst teaching class bubbles.

PE leader to adjust curriculum – in the first instance athletics units will be taught and dance units with no contact Sports Coach induction 4.1.21 – includes H&S/covid updates.

Review as guidance is updated. HT, PE lead and dance teacher

Accidents, security and other incidents:

In an emergency, for example, an accident or fire, people do not have to stay 2m apart if it would be unsafe.

People involved in the provision of assistance to others should pay attention to sanitation measures immediately afterwards including washing hands.

Include in staff briefing 3.9.2020

All staff

Recruitment Recruitment can continue and the school will make use of remote interviews. If it is essential to bring a candidate into school for a necessary part of the process (eg bringing in paperwork) then candidates will be made aware of the systems of control and be asked to wear a face covering

Training school, SLT and admin team

Continue to review in light of updated guidance and risk assessment - possibility of socially distanced tours of school for SCITT candidates

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Fire Evacuation Procedures during the COVID-19 Pandemic

All occupiers of school buildings.

Evacuations require movements of large amounts of people which may compromise social distancing etc.

Generally review procedures consider lower frequency of fire drills, - refer to the Schools Hub advice sheets; “Fire Evacuation Procedures” – COVID-19 – Sheet No. 5 Bubbles spread throughout school and no change needed to exit doors in spring term 2021

Fire drill to be carried out during Spring term 2021

SBM/HT

Link to LA guidance in the event for a local outbreak: https://new.enfield.gov.uk/services/community-safety/local-outbreak-control-plan-community-safety.pdf

Definitions of Close contacts: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-for-contacts-of-people-with-possible-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19-infection-who-do-not-live-with-the-person/guidance-for-contacts-of-people-with-possible-or-confirmed-coronavirus-covid-19-infection-who-do-not-live-with-the-person#what-is-meant-by-a-contact

A ‘contact’ is a person who has been close to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 anytime from 2 days before the person was symptomatic up to 10 days from onset of symptoms (this is when they are infectious to others). For example, a contact can be:

● people who spend significant time in the same household as a person who has tested positive for COVID-19

● sexual partners

● a person who has had face-to-face contact (within one metre), with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, including:

● being coughed on

● having a face-to-face conversation within one metre

● having skin-to-skin physical contact, or

● contact within one metre for one minute or longer without face-to-face contact

● a person who has been within 2 metres of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 for more than 15 minutes

● a person who has travelled in a small vehicle with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 or in a large vehicle or plane nearsomeone who has tested positive for COVID-19

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