HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY...Health and Safety Team 2 Company Reg.No. 08812259 Registered Office: Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London E17 9HJ Charity Reg. No:1157645 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1

London Borough of Waltham Forest –

Health and Safety Team

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HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY

Reviewed: July 2019

To be reviewed: July 2020



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Company Reg.No. 08812259 Registered Office: Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London E17 9HJ Charity Reg.

No:1157645

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 The objectives of this statement are to ensure the following, as far as is reasonably

practicable:

a) Equipment and systems of work are safe and without risks to health;

b) Safe arrangements for the use, handling, storage and transport of articles

and substances;

c) Sufficient information, instruction, training and supervision to enable all

employees to identify hazards, reduce risks and contribute positively to their

own and to others safety and health;

d) A safe and healthy place of work, including safe access to and safe egress

from it.

e) A healthy working environment in line with current legislation identifying,

eliminating and controlling risks.

f) Adequate welfare facilities.

1.2 This policy has been formulated with reference to the need for employer/employee

consultation on health and safety matters and the need to consult individuals

before the allocation of particular health and safety functions.

1.3 Expert advice for determining the risks to health and safety within the establishment

and the precautions required to deal with them is available from LBWF’s Health and

Safety Unit

2.0 THE ORGANISATION FOR IMPLEMENTING THIS POLICY INCLUDING ALLOCATION

OF FUNCTIONS

2.1 The BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors will work together with the Principal, LBWF’s Health and Safety

Unit to establish and meet health and safety objectives. Specifically, the Board of

Directors will act to:

Act in accordance with the policy and guidelines issued by the Council;

Ensure that adequate policies and procedures are in place; and

Monitor the implementation of policies and procedures.

2.2 THE Principal Main functions are:



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(a) Day-to-day management of all health and safety matters in the nursery in

accordance with the health and safety policy, LCoP’s etc;

(b) Ensuring inspections and risk assessments are carried out (Refer to LCoP’s

12, 15 and 21);

(c) Submitting inspection reports to Directors;

(d) Ensuring appropriate action is taken;

(e) Passing on information received on health and safety matters to

appropriate people;

(f) Carrying out investigations where necessary;

(g) Chairing health and safety forums (e.g. staff or board of director

meetings);

(h) Identifying staff training needs;

(i) Liaising with directors and/or the Council on policy issues and any

problems in implementing the health and safety policy;

(j) Co-operating with and providing necessary facilities for trades union

safety representatives to carry out their function.

NURSERY MANAGER

Main functions are:

(a) Day-to-day management of health and safety in accordance with the

health and safety policy and LCoP's, etc;

(b) Drawing up and reviewing nursery procedures from the relevant LCoP’s;

(c) Carrying out inspections and making reports to the Principal;

(d) Ensuring appropriate action is taken;

(e) Arranging for staff training and information;

(f) Passing on health and safety information received to appropriate people;

(g) Acting on reports from above or below in the hierarchy.

2.3 OTHER STAFF

Main functions are:

(a) Day-to-day management of health and safety in accordance with the

health and safety policy;

(b) Checking rooms/work areas are safe;

(c) Checking equipment is safe before use;

(d) Ensuring safety procedures are followed;

(e) Ensuring protective clothing/equipment is used, when needed;

(f) Participating in inspections and the health and safety meetings, if

appropriate;

(g) Bringing potential problems to the relevant manager’s attention.

2.4 LEGAL DUTIES OF ALL EMPLOYEES The Health and Safety at Work Act etc. 1974 states:

“It shall be the duty of every employee while at work:

(a) To take reasonable care for the Health and Safety of him/herself and of

any other persons who may be affected by his/her acts or omissions of

work, and

(b) As regards any duty or requirement imposed on his employer or any other

person by or under any of the relevant statutory provisions, to co-operate



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with him/her so far as it is necessary to enable that duty or requirement to

be performed or complied with”

The Act also states:

“No person shall intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything

provided in the interest of health, safety or welfare in pursuance of any of the

relevant statutory provisions”

In order that the laws be observed and responsibilities to pupils and other

visitors to the nursery are carried out all employees are expected:

(a) To know the safety measures and arrangements to be adopted in their

own working areas and to ensure they are applied.

(b) To observe standards of dress consistent with safety and/or hygiene.

(c) To exercise good standards of housekeeping and cleanliness.

(d) To know and apply the emergency procedures in respect of fire and first

aid.

(e) To use and not wilfully misuse, neglect or interfere with things provided for

his/her own safety and/or the safety of others.

(f) To co-operate with other employees in promoting improved safety

measures in their nursery.

(g) To co-operate with the union safety representative and the enforcement

officer of the Health and Safety Executive.

2.5 SPECIAL OBLIGATIONS OF PRACTITIONERS The safety of children in rooms etc is the responsibility of the Practitioners who carry

responsibility for the safety of children when they are in their charge.

If for any reason, (e.g. the condition or location of equipment, the physical state of the

room) a practitioner considers he/she cannot accept this responsibility, he/she should

discuss the matter with the Principal or Nursery Manager.

Staff are expected:

(a) To exercise effective supervision of the children and to know the

emergency procedures in respect of fire, bomb scare and first aid, and to

carry them out.

(b) To know the safety measures to be adopted in their own areas and to

ensure that they are applied.

(c) To give clear instructions and warning as often as necessary.

(d) To follow safe working procedures personally.

(e) To call for protective clothing/equipment, safe working procedures, etc.

when necessary.

(f) To make recommendations to their Nursery Manager/Principal, etc. on

safety equipment and on additions or improvements to plant, tools,

equipment or machinery which are dangerous or potentially so.

2.6 PARENTS / CARERS Are expected:

(a) To exercise personal responsibility for the safety of self and children.



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(b) To observe standards of dress consistent with safety and/or hygiene (this

would preclude unsuitable footwear or jewellery).

(c) To observe all the safety rules of the nursery and in particular the

instructions of staff given in an emergency.

(d) To use and not wilfully misuse, neglect or interfere with things provided for

his/her safety and that of staff and children.

2.7 VISITORS/SECURITY (Refer to LCoP 9 Improving security in schools)

Regular visitors and other users of the premises (e.g. contractors and delivery persons

from specific companies) should be required to observe the safety rules of the nursery.

In particular parents helping out in nursery must be made aware of the health and

safety arrangements applicable to them through the staff member to whom they are

assigned.

All visitors must report to the reception office where a ‘signing in’ system is in operation.

2.8 STAFF HOLDING POSITIONS OF RESPONSIBILITY

THE MANAGEMENT CHAIN

Level (1) Principal / Business Manager

Level (2) Nursery manager

Level (3) Deputy manager Nursery Staff

DELEGATION OF FUNCTIONS

Level (1) - Day to day responsibility for all health and safety matters

- Liaise with Directors

Level (2) - Implement procedures

- Arrange for staff to be trained/informed

- Check procedures are followed

Level (3) - Check work area/equipment is safe

- Check procedures are followed

- Report defects

- Carry out special tasks (e.g. first aid)

3.0 ARRANGEMENTS FOR HEALTH AND SAFETY The nursery health and safety manual LCoPs form part of the nursery arrangements.

These are disseminated to relevant staff and implemented. References to relevant

LCoPs are made in this section. See Appendix 2.

3.1 SUPERVISION OF PUPILS

All members of staff are aware of the nursery health and safety procedures and what

to do regarding incidents of ill health or accidents. Midday staff have had specific



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training in the treatment of minor injuries and know the procedures to be adopted in

cases of head injuries.

3.2 PROVISION OF FIRST AID

Members of staff have received Paediatric First Aid Training

First aid boxes are provided.

3.3 ACCIDENT/INCIDENT/DISEASE REPORTING AND INVESTIGATING (Refer LCoP 1 Accident Reporting etc.)

If anyone should become ill or suffer injury as a result of an accident the procedures

below must be followed.

(a) First Aid should be rendered, but only as far as knowledge and skill admit.

If circumstances necessitate, the trained first aider should be summoned

immediately to tend to the patient. The patient should be given all

possible reassurances, and if absolutely necessary, removed from danger.

(b) If the patient needs to be taken to hospital then an ambulance should

always be called. If an ambulance is required the emergency “999”

service should be used. For cases of a less severe nature then it may be

appropriate to transport a member of staff/child to a casualty

department without using the ambulance service but it should be noted

that this should always be on a voluntary basis. (If a member of staff uses

his/her own car for these purposes he/she must ensure that he/she has

obtained specific cover from his/her insurance company). Whenever

possible no casualty should be allowed to travel to hospital

unaccompanied if there is any doubt about their fitness to do so.

(c) Accident Forms

Accidents must be reported in accordance with LCoP 1 Accident

Reporting and Investigation. Some accidents require reporting

immediately. Staff need to be aware of the accident reporting system.

Nursery Accident & Incident Report form

Every case of injury, accident or incidents, including cases of physical or verbal

violence must be fully and accurately reported and, where possible, detailed

statements should be obtained from witnesses. Accident forms are obtained in each

base room. Completed forms should be signed by a senior member of staff who should

investigate the accident if required. Completed accident forms are then filled in and

filled in the base room’s accident and incident folders.

3.4 FIRE AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES The Fire and Emergency Procedures are fully documented in the Fire Procedures Policy.

3.5 HEALTH AND SAFETY GUIDANCE AND ADVICE Staff will receive copies of relevant health and safety documentation issued by the

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All staff must ensure that guidance is adhered to.

A central copy of the Health and Safety Manual is available for all staff in the

Nursery

Copies of monthly briefing paper and health & safety law updates supplied by LBWF’s

Health and Safety Unit are displayed in the staff room as appropriate. Contents will be

integrated into the nursery policy / procedures.

Comprehensive guidance on the various aspects of health and safety will be available

via direct contact with LBWF’s Health and Safety Unit.

3.6 TRAINING It is the responsibility of senior managers to identify the training needs within their area of

responsibility and advise the Principal. All staff are encouraged to request release to

attend health and safety training courses.

3.7 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS (Refer to LCoP 3 Building works in education establishments and LCoP 3A Employing

competent contractors)

(i) Lightning protection should be arranged every 12 months either via the Electrical or

another Contractor. The test and inspection certificate is held by the Electrical

Section/Contractor (with a copy for the School). Contact estate manager for

Genesis Education Trust.

(ii) Gas equipment is serviced annually by a CORGI Registered Engineer.

3.8 ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT (Refer to LCoP 7 Electricity at work).

(i) All portable appliances will be tested annually.

A copy of the inventory of the electrical equipment tested including test results will

be held in the main office. All staff must visually check all electrical appliances prior

to their use and report any defects to the Head of Department/senior staff. All

defective equipment must be taken out of use immediately. Privately owned

appliances must not be used.

3.9 MACHINERY AND PLANT (Refer to LCoP 32 Work equipment)

(i) All machinery and plant must be checked for health and safety prior to being used

on site.

(ii) Senior staff must ensure that there is a system of inspection to identify and risk assess

any dangerous machinery.

3.10 CONTRACTORS ON SITE (Refer to LCoP 3a Competent Contractors and LCoP 9 Improving Security in Schools)



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The Site Service Officer will be responsible for Contractors entering or working within the

Nursery s/he will be responsible for monitoring the work.

If contractors’ activities create a risk to health and safety of staff, children, visitors etc

the Principal should issue any instructions necessary to reduce the risk. The Project

Officer should then be notified. Assistance may be sought from LBWF’s Health and

Safety Unit

3.11 ASBESTOS A copy of the asbestos survey is kept by the School Site Service Officer.

Staff are made aware of the presence of asbestos material to ensure that it is not

interfered with in any manner, and for monitoring purposes.

The asbestos survey report is to be made available to contractors who should only

begin work when it is established that asbestos material is not present.

Guidelines for action to be taken on discovery of damaged or disturbed materials

containing asbestos are to be found in LCoP Building works in education

establishments.

3.12 RISK ASSESSMENT (Refer to LCoP 15 Risk assessments)

(i) Risk assessment is a legal requirement. It is the process of identifying hazards and

assessing the risks of harm and loss threatened by the hazard. The assessment

considers consequences and implements control measures to reduce the level of

risk or harm.

(ii) The Principal will ensure that a risk assessment of the premises, methods of work and

all nursery– sponsored activities are conducted on a regular basis. The assessment

will identify defects and deficiencies, together with the necessary remedial action or

risk control measures.

(iii) Generic risk assessments (i.e. one risk assessment applicable to more than one

person or workplace or applicable to similar tasks) are produced by LBWF.’s Health

and Safety Unit. Such assessments are adapted into the nursery working practises.

(iv) Regular reminders on risk assessment and topics that may require risk assessing

feature in issues of health and safety news.

(v) Reporting Of Hazards.

Any person noticing a hazard (something with a potential to cause harm or loss)

should immediately take steps to protect other persons from the hazard. It should

then be reported to:

The Site Service Officer for building defects

The Nursery Manager for equipment

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The union safety representative should be consulted on risk assessment.

(vi) Control Of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)

All substances/equipment used within the establishment must comply with LCoP 18

COSHH. Risk Assessments for new substances must be provided. It is the responsibility of

the Nursery to inspect and test fume cupboards once every fourteen months. The

Nursery will hold a copy of the report.

3.13 PE EQUIPMENT AND PLAY EQUIPMENT PE equipment and play equipment shall be inspected annually by:

The Nursery Manager / School’s PE Leader plus a professional inspection of the

gym equipment is carried out be J. F. Clough Services

Regular visual inspections will be undertaken by:

Any defective equipment must be taken out of use immediately and reported

to:

The Nursery Manager.

3.14 CLEANING ARRANGEMENTS (Refer to LCoP 14 slips/trips/falls, LCoP 7 Electricity at work, LCoP 32 work equipment,

LCoP 17 Working alone and LCoP 18 Hazardous Substances)

The nursery is cleaned by school employees.

Safe working procedures for cleaning staff are devised by the Site Service Officer in

conjunction with the Field Officer.

These procedures are held by the Site Service Officer.

Problems related to cleaning are dealt with by the Site Service Officer

3.15 SITE SECURITY (Refer to LCoP 6 Dealing with violence and LCoP 9 Implementing Security in Schools)

All visitors must report to the main Office/reception where they will be asked to fill in the

visitor’s book. They will be provided with a lapel badge to wear as identification whilst

on the premises.

Any member of staff who notices an unidentified person on the site should seek to

identify that person and/or inform the Office or Caretaker/Site Services Officer or a

member of the senior management team immediately.

3.16 PROTECTIVE CLOTHING AND EQUIPMENT (Refer to LCoP 13 Personal Protective Clothing/Equipment)

Where protective clothing and equipment is provided, both staff and children must use

it at all relevant times. Damaged or insufficient protective clothing or equipment must

be reported immediately to a senior member of staff.

3.17 WORK EXPERIENCE The Work Experience Co-ordinator is the Nursery Manager.



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To ensure that young people are placed in a safe and appropriate environment, work

placements are vetted and their progress is monitored by the Principal and their own

tutor.

3.18 CONCLUSION It is everybody’s responsibility to make these arrangements work. Any member of staff

noticing a failure to comply with the policy should immediately report the

circumstances to their line manager. If no action is seen to be taken, guidance should

be sought from LBWF’s Health and Safety Unit.

If an improvement or prohibition notice is served by an enforcing officer the Principal

should immediately comply with the requirements of the notice.

4.0 MONITORING AND EVALUATION 4.1 This policy will be monitored internally by the Principal / Nursery Manager on an

annual basis. Monitoring can be achieved by accident/incident reporting, safety

inspections, audits etc.

4.2 Suggestions by any member of staff to improve standards of health and safety are

welcomed by the Principal and Board of Directors.

Covid 19 updates – please see risk assessment:

Risk Assessment

Description of Activity / Person / Area / Equipment being assessed

Preventing Covid-19 spread in a School Environment

Section(s) / Team(s) covered Little Learners Nursery Group

Location(s) covered St Saviour’s and St Mary’s

Date of Original Assessment 12/5/20

What date did staff, covered by this risk assessment, have the opportunity to comment on this risk assessment?

TBC

Are staff covered by this risk assessment aware of the controls noted and understand them?

Y This will be shared with

staff

Copy of form sent to Trade Union Safety Representative N Y

Has action been taken ONGOING

Confirmed by Line Manager? YES

Lead Assessors name (print) Elaine James

Lead Assessor’s signature

Date: 22.05.2020



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Has action been taken ONGOING

Manager’s name (print) Leann Valiquette/Jess Elliott

Manager’s signature Leann Valiquette

Jessica Elliott

Date: 22.05.2020

Review Dates

Future Review Date (depends on Action Plan findings)

Actual Review Date

Were Changes Made? Name of Lead Reviewer Date Staff updated about change

5.6.2020 - if open June 1st

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Significant hazards and current controls

No

Hazard/Hazardous Event

(What can go wrong)

People at risk What is currently being done to control

the hazard/hazardous event

Risk Rating -

High/Med/Low

1 Contact between individuals with COVID-19 spreading the infection.

● Children ● All staff ● Visitors ● Cleaners ● Contractors ● Drivers ● Higher risk;

those categorized as extremely vulnerable

● All staff members and parents have been made aware of COVID-19 symptoms, persistent cough, high temperature (over 37.8)

● Where a staff member or child develops symptoms they are isolated, temperature taken and sent home to self-isolate for a minimum of 7 days. They will be instructed to get a Covid test dialling 111. Must not return until the result of the test, nursery to be informed. Only return if the test is negative or if self isolated for 7 days. If the test returns positive all staff members and children within the child’s social bubble will have to follow the same procedure.

● If you suspect you or a member of your family may have the virus you should inform the nursery immediately who will then apply for a testing kit

● A secure room for potential COVID-19 carriers which will be deep cleaned after the potential carrier has left

● Staff assisting a child will wear PPE which is kept on site

● Any member of staff or child who has someone in the house with COVID-19 is asked to self isolate for 14 days

● If you have been sent an NHS letter informing you that you must isolate you will not be permitted to enter the school

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and nursery premises ● If a staff member of child lives

with an extremely clinically vulnerable person they must not attend the nursery

● A separate pack of PPE equipment to be used if there is a suspected case of Covid within the room. Staff will access this before moving child/adult to the isolation room.

2 Unclean hands spreading the infection.

● Children ● All staff ● Visitors ● Cleaners ● Contractors ● Drivers

Higher risk; those categorized as extremely vulnerable

● Hand sanitisers are available at all entrances and exits

● Hand sanitisers are available in all corridors of the shared school building

● Hand sanitisers are available at the entrance to the dining hall in the shared school building

● Hand sanitisers are available at the entrance to the gym in the shard school building

● Children wash their hands with soap and water upon arrival. Younger children will be supported to do this by nursery staff.

● children will wash their hands with soap and water before snack and meal times.

● children will wash their hands with soap and water after using the outdoor areas.

● Older children who have access to sand will wash their hands thoroughly before and after use.

● Children wash their hands with soap and water after using the toilet being supported to do this by an adult where required

● There are sufficient refills of all soap, sanitisers, toilet roll and tissues available at all times.

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● Frequent checks will take place in rooms to ensure this is taking place

● Posters and monitoring of the children washing their hands will be in place.

● Help will be available for younger children and babies who have trouble cleaning their hands independently.

● Staff will wash their hands before the preparation of food.

● Staff will wash their hands after supporting younger children and babies wipe their noses.

● Staff will wash their hands after intimate care routines

3 Poor respiratory hygiene spreading the infection.



● Ensuring good respiratory hygiene by promoting the “catch it, bin it, kill it” approach

● Ensuring tissues are available in each room

● Ensuring tissues are available in the dining hall

● Ensuring tissues are available in all offices

● staff will support younger children to dispose of tissues appropriately.

● Windows opened and doors propped open where safe to do so to encourage natural ventilation (bearing in mind fire safety and safeguarding considerations).

● No aircon to be used in the rooms - fans only.

● no use of hand dryers. paper towels to be provided.

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4 Unclean rooms etc spreading the infection.


● Thoroughly clean each evening after the staff and Children have vacated the premises

● Deep clean Friday evening after the staff and Children have vacated the premises

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● From 8.00am to 4pm a cleaner will be on nursery site at all times to ensure all surfaces areas are disinfected on a regular basis.

● From 8.00am to 4pm a cleaner will be on nursery site at all times to ensure all handles are disinfected on a regular basis

● From 8.00am to 4pm a cleaner will be on site at all times to ensure all sinks in the classrooms areas are disinfected on a regular basis

● From 8.00am to 4pm a cleaner will be on nursery site at all times to ensure toilet areas are disinfected by cleaning the toilet bowls, sinks and taps on a regular basis

● From 6.00am to 6pm a cleaner will be on the shared school site at all times to ensure shared hot spots are cleaned regularly

● Dining tables will be disinfected after each meal by the MDA

● Removal of soft furnishings, soft toys and toys that are hard to clean

● Identify ‘hot spots’ where there is an increased chance of traffic from different set groups and increase cleaning times during the day for these ‘spots’.

● Milk kitchens will be cleaned 3 x daily by nursery staff members

● Nappy change / potty training areas will be cleaned 3 x daily by nursery staff members (alongside normal cleaning after each nappy change or potty use)

● Nursery principal / Vice Principal to lead weekly health



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and safety checks of the school site

When outdoors

● Outdoor equipment will only be used by one group or social bubble per day.

● All outdoor equipment will be cleaned by a member of staff or the cleaner at the end of the day. outdoor equipment will be limited to make cleaning upkeep more manageable.

5 Exposure to Covid-19 through lack of personal protective equipment



● A supply of face masks, gloves, aprons and eye protection will be maintained for use as necessary in personal care situations where contact is required, e.g. intimate care needs, provision of first aid or if a child becomes unwell with symptoms of coronavirus at nursery and requires personal care until they return home; there will be sets in all rooms and sets in the main office, dining hall and staffroom

● Any face-to-face meetings on site observe the 2-metre distancing rule and will be held outdoors where practical;

● Only essential visitors are allowed on site

● Visitor protocol to be observed at all times, including hand washing or provision of sanitiser on arrival.

● Contractor visits are scheduled outside nursery hours where possible.

● Staff encouraged to walk or cycle to work in line with Government recommendations

● Staff asked to avoid public

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transport where possible, otherwise encouraged to wear a non-surgical face mask and wash hands thoroughly on arrival. They will also be asked to change their top on arrival (nursery uniforms provided). staff will be able to change in the large disabled toilet in the toddler room unit (SS) and in the disabled loos (SM).

6 Physical environment/ layout causing infection to be spread easily.



● Set ‘bubbles’ of 15 or less children cared for by the same adults, in the same rooms.

● Staggered drop offs and collections times to minimise risk of mixing with school children during their drop off and collection and to avoid bridging the two-meter social distancing expectation.

● Parents will not be granted

access to the nursery rooms.

● Parents can drop off children

to the nursery between 8.00-

8.40 or after 10:00. This avoids

the school’s drop off

● Only one parent will be able to

drop off or collect and parents

asked to keep this person

consistent wherever possible

● A staff member will be placed

at the front gate with a walkie

talkie for rooms that are out of

sight. The staff member will

allow no more than 2 parents

on site for collection at each

room.

● At room entrance parents will

be spread out 2m apart as

indicated by markings

● Parents given collection times

of children between 4.00 and

5.45

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● If parents need to collect a

nursery child at the same time

as a school child they need to

inform the nursery in the

morning and the child can be

brought to the parents in this

instance (eg.3.30)

● Parents will hand over their

child to a member of the

nursery team at the door of

the room and the staff

member will wash the child's

hands immediately. If a child

refuses to go with the staff

member at the door, parents

and a staff member can try to

settle the child in the outdoor

area.

● The majority of handover

information (eg. food, sleep

time, nappy changes) will be

displayed in window so that

handover can take place as

quickly as possible whilst still

sharing any important

information

● a nursery staff member will be

on the gate to (a) Alert the

rooms that a parent has

arrived so the child can be

prepared to go home (b)

ensure no more than 2 parents

are allowed on site for each

room at any time. 1 in 1 out.

● pre-school parents will drop

off and collect from the

nursery gates.

● Two-meter social distancing lining up markings in corridors, in the playground, outside of toilets and outside of classes, in the hall/ gym where appropriate.



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● Display posters in every room to be used, at the main entrance or front office, in places visible to those at the nursery gate if possible, in the staffroom and in all toilets: https://e-bug.eu/eng_home.aspx?cc=eng&ss=1&t=Information%20about%20the%20Coronavirus

● Pre-school children using the school dining room will be seated in their own social bubble and at a distance from the other bubbles of children. There will be a space left between each child.

● Children will be served their lunch by allocated MDA for each set class.

● Toilet procedures for the children using the shared school spaces and rooms avoid mixing bubbles and bridging two meters social distancing expectation

● Meetings will take place using Teams/Zoom/ Hangouts or with staff maintaining the social distancing requirements. Where there is face to face meetings these will be kept as short as practicable and where possible to under 15 minutes.

● Shared spaces like the PPA room, staff toilets, staffroom, kitchen will have signs indicating maximum occupancy numbers. Where possible staff to use relevant toilets within their group areas e.g. baby room staff use baby room staff toilets. Staff will be asked to wipe down and sanitise the toilets after each use.

● Staff are encouraged to take a walk at lunchtime to get a

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change of scenery, as staff areas are likely to be used for other work/will have reduced capacity.

● Staff must follow the school/nursery protocol when entering, using and leaving the building – handwashing on arrival and relevant times in the day.

● The Nursery Principal / VP will make regular tours of the nursery to ensure social distancing requirements are being followed and provide advice where there are issues.

● Staff are encouraged to have lunch outside or in their class and no more than five staff members at a time are to be present in the staffroom or in the office.

● Outdoor play areas are zoned off and allocated spaces and time slots are given to set classes

In offices:

● nursery SLT will follow social distancing measures in the office and not share computers

8 Not having access to relevant, fast-moving guidance from NHE,DfE, Government.



Nursery Directors and SLT to regularly check the latest government advice for EYFS settings and ensure the advice is shared and followed. See latest guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-social-distancing-in-education-and-childcare-settings

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









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9 Children, staff and parents not being aware of or forgetting about key messages around hygiene and social distancing.



● Room leads to share key information about hygiene daily. SLT to remind during checks and via email. Resources are ‘Catch it, Bin it, Kill iT’ poster and handwashing video:

https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy- body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/ and explain posters via IWBs: https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/How_To_HandWash_Poster.pdf?ua=1 https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/How_To_HandRub_Poster.pdf?ua=1

● Internal communication channels and cascading of messages through line managers will be carried out regularly to reassure and support employees in a constantly changing situation.

● An induction will take place to communicate new systems, policies and protocols. This will take place in small groups and/ or via zoom and in set places in the nursery in order for social distancing protocols to be adhered to at all times.

● Regular communications sent to parents to inform them of the controls in place and what they are required to do, with signage put in place at drop off and pick up times.

● Parents should be informed, to reduce the number of people on the school and nursery site in the interest of infection control, they will no longer be able to

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https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/healthy-body/best-way-to-wash-your-hands/



https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/How_To_HandWash_Poster.pdf?ua=1

https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/How_To_HandWash_Poster.pdf?ua=1

https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/How_To_HandRub_Poster.pdf?ua=1

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gather in the playground or to enter the buildings to drop off or collect children. Parents should also be advised not to gather at the school gates to talk to other parents.

● Signage put up at school gates/nursery advising of 2m distance and of procedure once within school grounds

● Signage outside each room ensuring parents distance 2 meters apart.

10 Children/staff spreading infection via unclean hands.



Children , students, staff and visitors should wash their hands:

● before leaving home

● on arrival at nursery

● after using the toilet

● after breaks and sporting activities

● before food preparation

● before eating any food, including snacks

● after using the outdoor learning areas

● before and after using sand

● before leaving the nursery

Soap and water is more effective than using sanitisers; however, sanitisers are available at all entrances around the school

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11 Children frequently encountering each other in tight spaces.



● bubble sizes reflect the numbers

of nursery staff available and

are kept as small as possible

● Lunch times, break times and the movement of Children around the shared school area is staggered to reduce large groups of children gathering

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surfaces being sources of transmission

● All staff ● Visitors ● Cleaners ● Contractors ● Drivers


● Increase cleaning of surfaces in

classrooms, including tables and

handles, and within toilet blocks

and changing rooms.

● Cleaning staff to continually

clean door handles, light

switches and table tops

throughout the day

13 Child/Adult is unwell and it is believed that they have been exposed to COVID-19.



● Call NHS 111 and parent (if child) or relative (if adult) and explain reasons for suspicions of exposure and ask for the parent to come to school. Call 999 if they are seriously ill or injured or their life is at risk.

● If a child begins to display symptoms the staff member supporting them will put on full PPE. There will be packs provided in each nursery room.

● Child/ Adult is accompanied to the medical room by a member of the nursery team. Explain to them that they are safe and that you will close the door – make sure the blinds are up, so that they can be monitored and the window is open for ventilation.

● They should avoid touching people, surfaces and objects and be advised to cover their mouth and nose with a disposable tissue when they cough or sneeze and put the tissue in the bin.

● If they need to go to the bathroom whilst waiting for medical assistance, it should be cleaned immediately after use.

● The medical room will need to be cleaned once they have left.

● No restrictions or special control measures are required while laboratory test results for COVID-19 are awaited.

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● No need to close the setting or send other learners or staff home

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

● If staff members have contracted Covid-19 from work this must be reported on the AIR line call 03300 586 469 so an investigation can be completed and a RIDDOR report made, where required.

● If advised that a member of staff or public has developed Covid-19 and were recently at the school, the management team will contact [email protected] to discuss the case, identify people who have been in contact with them and will take advice on any actions or precautions that should be taken.

14 A case of COVID-19 (child or staff member adult) is confirmed at our settings.



● Contact with the local Public Health England Protection Team will be made to discuss the case, identify people who have been in contact with them and to advise on any actions or precautions that should be taken.

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15 Key Worker children spreading infection during KW nursery


Higher risk; those

● keep children within their social bubbles

● Cleaners deep clean at the end of each day

● Cleaners deep clean shared spaces on a daily basis

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categorized as extremely vulnerable

16 Vulnerable and extremely vulnerable Children /staff are infected.



● Staff who are clinically extremely vulnerable/clinically vulnerable and have a shielding letter must continue to follow shielding measures and we can agree a solution with the nursery director.

● Staff living with someone in the shielding category will be unable to work from home given the nature of childcare. Where possible staff can remain on furlough, or agree a separate solution with a nursery director. Remaining at 2 meter distance will not be possible due to the nature of the role. Staff may choose to return to work.

● In both cases a ‘shielding ‘letter will be requested and presented as evidence to the nursery Director.

● Staff who have underlying health/medical issues but are not within the clinically extremely vulnerable or clinically vulnerable group will have the opportunity to share their health concerns with the Nursery Principal /member of SLT regarding their individual circumstances and an individual risk assessment will be discussed.

Children

● Children classed as clinically extremely vulnerable will still be expected to shield at home.

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● Parents who have children who are clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable) advised to follow medical advice.

● No shared resources removed from site and any resources shared between rooms will be cleaned and disinfected beforehand.

● If a child lives with someone who is clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable), the government guidance will be followed and they will be advised they can attend.

● If a child lives in a household with someone who is extremely clinically vulnerable they will have to remain at home.

17 Children /staff commuting to and from the nursery.

● Children ● All staff ● Cleaners

● Staff, parents, children and young people are encouraged to walk, cycle or drive where possible.

● Staff on public transport provided PPE and asked to change into uniform at work

● Staff and parents are encouraged to read government advice Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers.

Risk Rating : if High or Medium use Action Plan

High = current controls totally inadequate with serious consequences: death(s), serious injury, long-term ill health, or there is a very high frequency of the hazard/hazardous event occurring Immediate action required, may require task to be suspended until issue resolved

Medium = current controls still poor but consequences less serious: minor injury, short-term ill health with no lasting effects, Action required in specific timeframe, normally within 3/6 months, may be sooner dependent on how serious an issue it is



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Low = current controls are adequate to minimise the risk so far as reasonably practicable, check still relevant at next review date

Risk Assessment Review: During review of this risk assessment, any new controls identified in the action plan that are now in place should be transferred to the “Significant hazards and current controls” page to reflect the improvements made.

Documents

HEALTH & SAFETY POLICY...Health and Safety Team 2 Company Reg.No. 08812259 Registered Office: Brooke Road, Walthamstow, London E17 9HJ Charity Reg. No:1157645 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.1