Covid Standard Full Risk Assessment

Meadowbank Primary School Strategic Recovery Plan/Risk Assessment May 2020 1

Meadowbank Primary School Strategic Recovery Plan/Risk Assessment Action:- Reopening of school Staying COVID Secure - Our Commitment  We recognise the risk posed by Coronavirus (COVID-19) to our staff, pupils and their families. Control measures to minimise the risk of infection and the transmission of the virus are provided in this Risk Assessment.  We will ensure, as far as is reasonably practicable, the Health, Safety and Wellbeing of our staff and children.  We will share this Risk Assessment and its findings with school teams and consult on its contents.  We will continue to comply with all relevant Health and Safety Legislation.

This risk assessment document has been created using the following Department Of Education documents: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/actions-for-educational-and-childcare-settings-to-prepare-for-wider-opening-from-1-june-2020 https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/preparing-for-the-wider-opening-of-schools-from-1-june/planning-guide-for-primary-schools https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-send-risk-assessment-guidance Section 7 of the H&S at Work Act and Section 44 &100 of the Employment Rights Act This risk assessment will be reviewed fortnightly OR when there is a governmental update that is relevant or local rate of infection deem it necessary to review. (local* this will include Stockport and other bordering local areas) Date RA completed – 15.5.20 Review dates – 1) 4.6.20 2) 8.6.20 3)17.5.20 Review Comments: 4.6.20 – initial review to assess actions within RA to evaluate viability of school opening wider than Key Worker children on 8.6.20. Actions of the RA taken and school ready to receive FS1&2, Yr1 & Y6 on a phased introduction over the week. At the end of the week a further review will be held to assess successes and further actions.

Decision will be made on whether children can come back full time the following week or to continue the phase review.

10.6.20 – The government has relaxed its position on wider opening recognising that bringing back all children into school was unrealistic in terms of space and staffing the pressure points within this risk assessment are reduced. Although Meadowbank was aiming to strive to bring all children back into school this would have been a mammoth challenge with the possibility of heightened risk. A review of this document was held and outcomes reaffirmed. Parents informed by letter that school was going to continue to observe FS 1&2, Yr1 and Yr6 settle into school within the constraints of this risk assessment with increased hours of 50% time in school and consider awaited further advice from the government as it is released.

17.5.20 – New governmental advice is to continue to remain open for FS1&2, Y1 & Y6 and to open further to additional children if school’s have space and feel it is safe.

Review shows risk assessment continues to be intact and so consideration of opening to additional children was taken. Consultation held regarding opening wider but for 50% of school week for all but Key Worker children who will be in school full time. This will enable all children to return to school if they wish inFS1&2, Y1 & Y6 and 45 2

children in each cohort between Y2-5) consultation held with all stakeholders – Education Learning Trust, Local Governing Board, school staff (staff 100% in agreement) and parents (75% in agreement). School to open to 45 year five pupils including 15 Key Worker/vulnerable children.

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Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Hygiene/ Infection control and social distancing

-Training for staff in infection prevention by sharing contents of guidelines.

-Infection control procedures are adhered to as much as possible in accordance with the DfE and PHE’s guidance. Staff training on 8.6.20

Risk level HIGH

-Develop written plan for hand washing.

-Information to parents shared about routines.

-Develop written plan for cleaning.

-Ensure there are ample supplies of soap and paper towels at all handwashing stations and in bathrooms.

-Teaching children handwashing routines and coughing hygiene.

-Display posters about handwashing and cough hygiene routines.

-Ensure that there is hand sanitiser for all adults and that the sanitising foam dispensers are fully stocked.

-Ensure that there is a sufficient supply of aprons and gloves.

-PPE equipment is available in school and all will complete online training on how to wear it. PPE is stored in the medical room.

-Where necessary, school transport is restricted to essential use only. Teachers asked to walk where possible & walking request to parents.

-Where practicable, infection control and social distancing measures are put in place on school transport – SENDCO liaise with SEN taxis company -All school visits cancelled, children will stay within school.

-Visual aids are in used to display social distancing measures, e.g. floor tape to mark two-metre spacing & signage.

-Infection control stations are set up, where necessary, providing soap and water, bins and alcohol-based hand sanitiser and are refilled regularly, being checked throughout the day.

-Adequate amounts of soap, tissues and bins are available in the relevant areas.

Hand sanitiser is available at all entrances and exits and checked throughout the day.

-Any phased reopening plans are in line with the relevant local and national advice.

-The headteacher identifies which areas of the school are subject to high people traffic and puts a plan in place to maximise infection control during busy periods, e.g. staggered break times.

-Where applicable, class sizes are limited, including the number of teaching staff per class, within safe and suitable staff-to-pupil ratios with awareness of social distancing measures.

-Soft furnishing and unnecessary furnishings to be removed from all Learning Bubble areas.

-Where required, the headteacher works with teaching staff to ensure a suitable plan is in place to maximise infection control during class changes, e.g. one-way systems and staggered lesson times.

-The use of communal areas, e.g. the staff room, is limited to avoid unnecessary group gatherings – staggered times, queues, or rotas are implemented where required.

Who will action?

JA

Date to be completed 8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

JA

22.5.20

SP

22.5.20

SLT SLT

22.5.20 22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

JA

22.5.20

SLT/Phase Leaders

22.5.20

SLT/Phase Leaders

22.5.20

Phase Leaders SLT/Phase Leaders

8.6.20

SLT/Phase Leaders

22.5.20

RAG

22.5.20

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-Plan for handwashing outside.

Antibacterial wipes/gel.

-Where pupils, staff cannot follow social distancing arrangements for a particular activity, the headteacher assesses whether the activity needs to continue & mitigating actions are put in place if continuing the activity is essential e.g. staff meetings, assemblies -Staff and pupils who display symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) are managed in line with local and national guidance and the Infection Control Policy, and are sent home as soon as possible.

-If staff or child within a bubble present symptoms of Coronavirus (Covid-19) they should self-isolate for at least 7 days -Any child or adult presenting symptoms must take a test and the bubble will continue as normal -If a child or adult tests positive the entire bubble will close for 14 days -If a child or teacher tests negative they can return to school when well -If a child becomes unwell at school they will be taken to the medical room to await collection and return following a negative test or when well -Parents must inform school if a child tests positive -Pupils and staff must self-isolate for 14 days if member of their household is symptomatic or tests positive -All positive cases should be reported to local public health body -Parents to be asked to use Parentpay for all payments. Where cash is unavoidable staff should wear disposable gloves and use hand sanitiser.

-School business card to be used on request to place orders or ask the admin team to place online orders.

-Meadowbank tuck shop suspended and children to bring their own healthy snacks from home.

-Water fountains will be closed and all children will be asked to bring their own water bottle. Adults will refill water bottles when requested.

-Staff tea & coffee money to be payed via Parentmail. Staff to have their own covered cup.

-Learning environments to be minimised to reduce soft furnishings, sand & water and the use of malleable materials etc.

-During break times toilet external doors will be opened allowing access to sinks to wash hands and hand washing equipment will be placed by external taps.

-Only one person can be in the photocopier room at a time and the copier must be sanitised after each use.

SLT

8.6.20

JA / RCG

8.6.20

SLT

Ongoing

Admin team Admin team SLT

8.6.20

Class teacher Admin team Phase Leaders Phase Leaders All staff

8.6.20

8.6.20 8.6.20

8.6.20 22.5.20 22.5.20 8.6.20

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-Tissues will be placed upon all children’s tables (in the area within FS, Yr1) & staff areas. New bins specifically for tissues will be in each learning bubble. If anyone sneezes they put their tissue in the bin and wash their hands. The bags from the bins is removed and double bagged daily.

-Cleaning products will be in each learning bubble in a locked area. Site team will train all staff groups prior to working with children.

-Doors to be left opened to increase ventilation and to reduce the number of contacts made that can transmit the virus.

-Health and safety posters to be visible around school from Public Health England

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site Team

8.6.20

Site team / SLT

8.6.20

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Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Toileting and First Aid

-Toilet seats to be wiped after each use.

-FS team wipe toilet seats after each visit using wipes & gloves. Additional cleaner to clean toilets after break times and at end of each day. Nappy bin moved to FS1.

-Aprons/masks and gloves to be worn when changing nappies and dealing with toileting incidents.

-Only one child per Bubble to go to the toilet at a time. Children trained on the maximum number of children allowed in the toilets at one time (2). Signage added to support this.

-On occasions where bodily fluids need to be cleaned, staff to encourage independence in getting changed. Staff to wear PPE if they need to support the child. Soiled/wet clothing to be placed into a sealed bag straight away and sent home with the child - Toilet area will need to be sanitised before being used by another person.

-PPE resources to be ordered and placed in area FS children’s changing area.

-PPE resources to be ordered and placed in first aid areas and corona isolation room.

Phase leaders to be made aware of whom first aiders are in their area of school and pass this information to staff members.

Children with medical conditions or incontinence needs where possible to be placed in classrooms where staff are trained in the condition and management of.

Staff to familiarise themselves with Health Care Plans and individual risk assessments where appropriate.

Children’s medication to be available in their new location e.g. Inhalers / sharps boxes. Children encouraged to be as independent as possible in managing their medication with adult supervision.

-Medical leader to gather all first aid boxes and ensure that they are replenished including PPE equipment if available.

-Children, particularly younger children to be encouraged, and trained, to use hand towels rather than hand dryers as the noise prevents them from drying effectively.

Adequate supplies of hand towels to be available.

-The SLT arranges enhanced cleaning to be undertaken where required. Reviewed cleaning plan with additional temporary staff redeployed from other roles in school created and shared with staff on 8.6.20.

-Where necessary, the number of rooms used by staff during working hours is limited to avoid the spread of infection and minimise the costs of cleaning.

Risk level HIGH

-Aprons/masks and gloves to be worn for the administration of first aid.

- Children with medical needs supported - Children with continence difficulties supported

Cleaning Risk level HIGH

-Develop a cleaning plan that describes frequency and methods. Plan to include toilets, sinks, frequently touched

Who will action?

Site team / Phase Leaders Site team

Date to be completed 8.6.20

Phase leaders

8.6.20

JA JA

18.5.20 18.5.20

RCG / PLs

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

Class teacher

08.06.20

RCG

20.05.20

Site team, class teacher SLT

8.6.20

SLT

23.3.20

RAG

8.6.20

08.6.20

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objects including light switches, door handles etc…

-Consider increasing cleaning team hours or employing additional staff and deploying existing team to a specific area so they are contained to a space.

-Develop a plan for cleaning of toys, sports equipment, iPads etc…Toys and objects which cannot be washed to be stored away.

-The school to be deep cleaned before reopening, where required, with suitable cleaning agents and in line with the COSHH Policy.

-All areas that have been cleaned are checked to ensure they are safe to occupy, e.g. there are no slip hazards and any harmful substances have been removed.

-Where necessary any areas that remain temporarily closed or partially closed for cleaning or infection control purposes are clearly identified. – e.g. no entry signs -Adequate amounts of suitable cleaning agents are available.

-Where practicable, PPE is available to members of staff who require it to carry out their role safely, e.g. cleaners.

-Cleaning team to work separately and responsible for cleaning set areas around school in agreement with the SLT – DHT to plan cleaning programme with Site Team

SLT & Site Team Site Team

22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

SLT SLT

18.5.20 18.5.20

SLT & Site Team

22.5.20

-All school staff to have COSHH training on cleaning routines and products used across school.

SLT & Site Team

8.6.20

22.5.20

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Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Staff

-Consider if and when it is safe for staff who are ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ or staff who live with someone who is ‘clinically extremely vulnerable’ to return to work.

-Staff surveys are sent out to assess how they feel about the school reopening and enable the SLT to act on any concerns staff have. Consider staff ratios in light of outcomes.

Risk level HIGH

-Staff should only attend school if they are symptom free, have completed the required isolation period or achieved a negative test result.

-Consider taking temperature of staff on arrival.

-Staff members should avoid physical contact with each other including handshakes, hugs etc.

-Limit the number of staff in at any one time to only those required to maintain ratios and to facilitate learning.

-Entry into the school building should be restricted to children and staff as far as practically possible and visitors should not be permitted unless essential.

-Limit physical meetings and consider use of video conferencing.

-Staff notify HT if they need to be shielded because they are clinically extremely vulnerable or live with some who is. These are: *People with cancer *People with COPD *Severe asthma hitting all three NHS triggers *Rare disease such as sickle cell /SCID *Immune suppression therapy *Pregnant with significant heart disease -Leaders hold discussions with staff who are deemed more vulnerable to infection and put any alternative arrangements in place. Return to work options discussed with those shielding someone who is clinically vulnerable.

-The SLT considers requests made by any more vulnerable staff who wish to make changes to their working environment in the interest of health and safety.

-Clinically vulnerable staff will have a risk assessment before working in a classroom environment.

-The HT ensures that the school can be adequately/safely staffed when it reopens & reviews this as staffing levels change due to Covid-19.

-The HT and DSL ensure provision is in place to help protect wellbeing and mental health, and ensure all staff and pupils have access to support when the school reopens.

-Where possible flexibility will be afforded to staff with children from other settings without extended hours and no other arrangements can be made.

-Staff briefings will cease until at least September and information sharing will continue via the weekly emailed briefing notes -Staff meetings will continue if cannot be rearranged by video conferencing. This will be reviewed for September -Breaks and lunchtime for staff will be staggered so that they can maintain social distances. Staff will access a greater number of smaller spaces to access rest space -Staff wellbeing systems to be maintained and retain high status across school – Reflecting with Rachel, School leader accessibility, counselling upon request.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 22.5.20 (actual 4.6.20)

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

1.6.20

SLT & DSL

22.5.20

Phase Leaders HT

8.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

Phase Leaders SLT

8.6.20

RAG

22.5.20

8.6.20

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-Keep distance during breaks/lunchtime.

-Establish routines for cleaning of shared resources.

-Discourage use of public transport to and from work.

-If the R rises above 1 an automatic review of this risk assessment will be triggered however, a range of evidence will be taken into consideration alongside the R figure during the review e.g. LA/governmental guidance and information, ELT considerations, school progress within the risk assessment.

-A rota will be created for staff to work with bubbles for their children. TAs will lead bubbles under the direction of a teacher.

-Staff model social distancing at all times around school. Timetabling will limit movement around the school site.

-If staffing levels become strained and it is necessary to reduce the number of children in school, key worker and vulnerable children will be prioritised from Foundation Stage Two upwards.

-Staff will have a Covid-19 test if they display symptoms of the virus.

SLT/AGB.E 8.6.20 LT

-Health & wellbeing support for BAME groups will include priority testing and remote working if required and appropriate.

-Staff will wear fresh clothes each day and wash hands regularly throughout the day and upon entering and leaving the building.

SLT/Phase leaders All

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

8.6.20

All staff

8.6.20

8.6.20

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Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Reduced contact between individuals

-Reduce opening hours. (Before and after school club)

-Breakfast club and after school clubs will not be available until September at least as space will be needed as classroom space and children will need to remain in their bubble.

-Staff briefings will cease until at least September and information sharing will continue via the weekly emailed briefing notes -Phased return during week beginning 8.06.2020 with FS1/FS2, Year 1 and Year 6.

Initial half days for year groups identified and then increasing to full days only as risk assessment actions are successfully embedded along with national picture and governmental/LA advice being positive. Parents informed of this.

-Staff meetings will continue if cannot be rearranged by video conferencing. This will be reviewed for September -Staggered start and end of day routines for children will reduce the number of children and parents on the school grounds. Parents leaflet to be produced show which door to enter and exit from; and coned areas arranged in the playground with adults to support as changes embed. Class signs will be made and SLT visible.

-Nothing to be brought into school from home except water bottle, coat and packed lunches. All will be kept at the table with them. Lockers will not be used. FS coats will be hung up by adults.

-Breaks and lunchtime for staff will be staggered so that they can maintain social distances. Staff will access a greater number of smaller spaces to access rest space -Each Learning Bubble will have its own defined area of the outdoor space with washable resources.

-Assemblies will be classroom based until at least September due to resignation of the hall and reduced numbers.

Risk level HIGH

-Consider a staggered start and end of the day.

-Consider using more entrances and exits to avoid crowding.

-Consider using markings to set up orderly lanes for the parents as they wait to drop their children off.

-Consider the same group of children staying in the same room with the same adults who usually teach them.

-The use of communal internal spaces should be restricted as much as possible.

-If parents of FS new starters need to show proof of birth or address they will need to adhere to social distancing as will any new staff members. Admin team to wear gloves when handling documents.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 8.6.20

HT

22.5.20

HT

8.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT/Phase Leaders

22.5.20

Phase Leaders Phase Leaders SLT

22.5.20

Admin team

8.6.20

22.5.20 22.5.20

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RAG

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Reduced contact between individuals – CONT.

-Recognise that young children will not be able to maintain two metre distance.

-Admin team, Safeguarding Officer and SENDCO socially distance and work in alternative office space across school.

Risk level HIGH

-Plan learning outside during the day for different groups.

-Consider the learning environment and divide into zones for different groups.

-Avoid large gatherings of children.

-Ensure that there is enough equipment for activities to avoid sharing.

-Ensure that children have their own place to sit on the carpet/chair.

Consider a staggered lunchtime and reorganise where children eat. (Outside sandwiches if weather permits or in classrooms) -Consider a plan to reduce crowding in cloakrooms and toilets.

Who will action?

HT

Date to be completed 22.5.20 – completed 22.6.20 8.6.20

-Children will wear their school uniform but with trainers so that they do not need to change for PE. Clean clothes will be worn daily so uniform will be supplemented by home clothes. This will be reviewed for September.

-Children will work in learning bubbles limiting the opportunities for them to come into contact with the wider population and will be routinely reminded about hand washing. Regular handwashing will be built into each bubbles daily routine.

Phase Leaders CT/phase leaders

8.6.20

-PE leader to collaborate with Elite Sports coaches to reduce the number of year groups each coaches work with – linking them to designated learning bubbles.

-Assemblies will be classroom based until at least September due to resignation of the hall and reduced numbers.

PE Leader

8.6.20

Phase leader

22.5.20

-KS1 & KS2 pupils will be allocated their own place to sit with own resources, to reduce movement.

-Children will eat lunch at their desks or outdoors during a staggered lunch break.

Learning bubbles will be given an assigned play space.

-Children in Foundation Stage will be supervised in the cloakroom to ensure that social distancing will be adhered to as much as possible. KS1 & KS2 children will not use lockers. Children across school will alert an adult when the toilet is needed to limit numbers.

Signs indicating the number of people able to access communal spaces will be visible – e.g. staffrooms, toilets.

-The safety of the child is paramount and will supersede social distancing rules in some cases. Only staff Team Teach trained should be involved. Advice from BSS will be sought.

-Visitors to school will be kept to a minimum. Conversations with parents will be by phone or email and only essential contractors will be allowed into school, e.g.

PAT testing, fish maintenance.

-It is the ELT’s policy that during the pandemic recruitment of new staff to school will be conducted either remotely or be deferred until deemed safe for wider visitors into school. Therefore, Meadowbank will defer recruitment until restrictions reduce.

Phase leaders Phase leaders Phase leaders

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

All staff

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

8.6.20 22.5.20

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RAG

Area of risk

Considerations

Children

-Attendance of children

Risk level HIGH

Actions

-Children who are clinically extremely vulnerable may be at an increased risk of infections. Parents should inform school if their child meets this criteria and the -Safety of children who have child will be asked to remain at home completing remote learning via Class Dojo significant medical conditions or and key websites included in the home learning package e.g. Bugclub reading, Oak who live with others with National Academy. Regular contact will be made by the child’s class teacher. significant medical conditions -Children who are clinically vulnerable may be at increased risk of infection if they return to school. return to school. Parents should inform school if their child meets this criteria and seek medical advice from their doctors/consultants around the appropriateness of -Only children who are symptom their child’s return. Advice to be followed and the child may continue learning at free or have completed the home using learning packages above if deemed increased risk if they return. required isolation period should -If a child is living with another who is clinically vulnerable they should return to attend school. school but rigorous hygiene procedures will be in action during the transition to and from home and school. If the family member is extremely clinically vulnerable -Consider taking temperatures school’s attendance officer will risk assess with the family around the child’s of children on arrival. capacity to maintain social distancing in school and the implications of this. School and the family have a joint discussion on the return. If parents and family do not -Children should not bring items agree on the feasibility of the child’s return then school’s decision has priority. from home into school unless -If a child is living with another who is extremely clinically vulnerable school will absolutely essential for their discuss with the family the risk involved and implications around the child’s ability wellbeing. to maintain strict social distancing.

-Where this is the case items should be appropriately cleaned upon arrival.

-Consider having individual plans for vulnerable children who may need additional support which involves close physical contact.

-What is our expectation of staff to manage a child in crisis?

-As returns to school are planned the HT and the SENCO to identify pupils with additional needs and put provision in place to ensure their needs are adequately and safely met, e.g. the relevant staff are available. Inclusion team to meet with teachers to do a risk assessment / plan for vulnerable children when we know that the child is due to return to school.

If a child has additional needs or vulnerabilities school’s SENDCO will risk assess with the family around the child’s capacity to maintain social distancing and remain within their bubble in school and the safety implications of this on the child, other children and school staff. When considering the child’s return the Inclusion team and family have a joint discussion around the return. If parents and family do not agree on the feasibility of the child’s return then school’s decision has priority. The risk assessment may include a slower, phased introduction as part of the responsible adjustments that will be made, however, school safety will be paramount.

Who will action?

SLT/RCG

Date to be completed 22.5.20

SLT/RCG

22.5.20

RCG/Class teachers

8.6.20

RCG/class teachers

8.6.20

HT & Inc team

22.5.20

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RAG

-Role of AM or other TAs in a pastoral support role??

Children’s wellbeing

-Class teacher to highlight to RCG any children they feel may require support to ensure a comprehensive list is put together of what support can be made available and when.

RCG

08.06.20

-Children who were undergoing Playtherapy and SFC programme to continue with children who are present along with any additional newly vulnerable children who are identified upon return.

-Some EHCP provision may need to be reduced e.g. Motor skills united uses a lot of equipment; no therapeutic putty etc due to staff being redeployed to Learning Bubbles.

-Nothing to be brought into school from home except water bottle, coat and packed lunches. All will be kept at the table with them. Lockers will not be used. FS coats will be hung up by adults. All children will be given their own pencil case with essential equipment that will stay on their desk/in their bubble.

-Source advice form BSS regards contact/spitting etc - Use of social stories to prepare children for returning - Visual timetables used and referred to regularly (structure and stability) - SchudioTV training videos for staff to support reintegration of children -Keyworker children to move into their cohorts Learning Bubbles as their year groups return to school. To minimise the risk of spreading infection once they join their cohort Bubble they will not join the keyworker Bubbles again. Information regarding this to be communicated to parents before the Whit break.

-In order to accommodate all of the Learning Bubbles that will be required as children return to school and to protect the deep clean and sanitising, from the 8.6.20 class 2S will not be used by key worker groups. Therefore, as the space allocated is smaller, places will be available only for key worker children in cohorts not able to return to their classes – Year 2-5. All other key worker children will no longer need these places as they will return to their classes with their peers. This will be communicated to parents -RCG to develop a bereavement policy that will be shared with staff. A bank of bereavement resources have been collated by RCG and will continue to be supplemented. Staff can access texts to support emotional literacy.

-Meadowbank will continue to implement all aspects of its wellbeing approaches (see school wellbeing diagram) Admissions of families wishing to join school during the pandemic – tours of school and introduction meetings with families is not possible. New children joining during pandemic is not encouraged due to transferring from schools. If

RCG, AM, SFC team

8.6.20

SLT, SENDCO

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

Inc team

8.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

RCG

22.05.20

All staff

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

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unavoidable the child must join without pre-meetings or introductions and join their bubble via the one way path system on their first day. Induction meetings with the Headteacher will be conducted by phone.

Children who are eligible for FSM will receive e-vouchers during school closure.

Packed lunches will be available for collection until these are available. When phased re-opening begins children who do not return will continue to have vouchers until their return.

-Socially distancing measures will be reinforced with all children as they return to school as part of their induction.

-Children who depend upon the breakfast club or staff room ‘café’ to continue to be offered a breakfast in school. RCG to identify.

ELT BM/ Admin

22.5.20

Phase Leaders RCG/ Phase Leaders

8.6.20 15.6.20

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Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Curriculum

-The curriculum should ensure foremost that it supports children’s wellbeing and to enable them to feel safe and secure.

-The SLT supports the Computing Leader to ensure enough ICT devices, e.g. computers and laptops, are available to all children when the school reopens, where required.

-Leaders liaise with the relevant personnel to ensure adequate provision is in place for all pupils to be able to work effectively in school, e.g. learning support.

-The SLT and curriculum leaders work with teaching staff to ensure a plan is in place to provide adequate learning material during all phases of reopening, where required.

-Remote learning opportunities will continue to be provided for children not yet able to return to school and for children whose parents are not sending them to school at present. Teachers will continue to communicate with children learning at home and give feedback to move learning forward.

-Well Being Approach shared during meeting which identified the numerous programmes, strategies and techniques that are already part of best practice and are embedded in the curriculum that we provide for the children.

-Phase leaders and teams have worked together and have chosen a key text to support children’s emotional literacy and will be used to plan cross curricular opportunities with a heavy focus on children’s well-being and supporting them to feel safe and secure.

-Children that have lost a family member may need something more than the majority of the children and time will be planned for them to initially access counselling, play therapy or Solutions Focused Coaching with a member of the school team.

-Each learning bubble to have their own set of learning resources to enable adults to facilitate learning. These will be cleaned in between use.

Risk level MEDIUM

-learning will continue remotely whilst some children continue to learn from home.

Planning will be undertaken by teachers without learning bubbles which will be personalised by bubble teachers. All planning will be reduced with overviews of the half termly curriculum broken down into weekly chunks.

Children will access reading material online via Epic and Bug club.

-As part of children’s reintroduction to school adults will speak to them about not playing contact games and work with them to decide upon games that they can play in their learning bubbles.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 8.6.20

SLT, inc team Phase Leaders

8.6.20

Phase Leaders

22.5.20

All staff

8.6.20

Phase Leaders

22.5.20

SFC team, inc team, phase Leaders Phase Leaders

22.5.20

Phase Leaders

8.6.20

Phase Leaders Phase Leaders

8.6.20

22.5.20

8.6.20

8.6.20

16

RAG

Feedback will be done verbally with the children and actions followed up during learning.

All staff

8.6.20

17

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Parents

-Only parents who are symptom free and or have completed the required isolation periods will be able to drop off or collect their child.

-Survey parents to gain an understanding of possible anxieties about children returning to school and intention around their child’s attendance -Staggered start and end of day routines for children will reduce the number of children and parents on the school grounds. Parents leaflet to be produced show which door to enter and exit from; and coned areas arranged in the playground with adults to support as changes embed. Class signs will be made and SLT visible.

-Ask parents to communicate with school by email or to ask for a phone call to avoid too much contact with school staff.

One in one out system at the school admin office and a 2 meter line to wait to come in. Parents to sanitize when they come into the office. Arrange for screen to be made for front desk and tape on floor outside school to set 2 meter distance.

Parents requested that when possible, that they leave other children at home when bringing siblings and only one adult to come to school.

Parents asked not to congregate at the school gates and to leave the area as soon as practicable. School staff visible at gates to support this initially.

One way system to move around the school grounds when dropping off and picking up communicated to parents.

-ParentMail message asking to update contact details.

Risk level HIGH

-Aim to limit drop off and pick up to 1 parent per family and stagger the timings where possible.

-Arrange drop off and pick up at set points to avoid parents entering the school building.

-When parents are waiting to drop off or collect their child, physical distancing should be maintained in a safe area.

-Consider measures to minimise contact between the parent and other children and staff members.

-Parents should receive clear communication regarding the role they play in the safe operating procedure and all measures being taken to ensure the safety of their children and themselves.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

Admin

8.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

Admin

15.6.20

-Explain to parents that there is an expectation that a clean uniform will be worn each day with trainers to eliminate the need to change for PE during this period.

Home clothes may be used to supplement uniform supplies.

-Childminders may continue to drop off and collect from school following the one way system, keeping children close and leaving the school grounds expeditiously.

-Meadowbank’s Home school agreement to have a temporary update with reference to Covid-19.

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

8.6.20

-If parents indicate that they do now wish their child to return to school and have not joined the key worker group in March and change their mind; they must let school know and if there is capacity within the appropriate bubble of 15 children the parent will be informed that they can return to school the following Monday.

-Share outcomes of risk assessment with parents via document placed on the school website in an additional tab for returning to school and a parent friendly leaflet shared via ParentMail.

SLT

22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

18

RAG

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Safeguarding

-All staff need to have access to CPOMS and be comfortable using, Referrals may go up once children are back in school.

There will always be a member of the SLT and or Designated Safeguarding Officer on site. If all members of the leadership team are away from school due to Covid19 additional support may be sourced from across the ELT. -Appropriate adults to be identified to teach the number of Learning Bubbles needed to teach groups of 15 children if governmental plans continues to be that all children are to return to school 4 weeks before the summer break and risk assessment reviews evidence that this is safe. This will be a mix of teachers and TAs, with a teacher overseeing their own and a TA Bubble.

Risk level HIGH

-Old processes/procedures will look different in reopening while social distancing. Staff need to know what the changes look like even if we can’t practise with the children.

-Daily register and reporting of figures -new register recording systems in place for children’s return to school.

-The DSL liaises with the necessary personnel and parents to manage and address any new and ongoing safeguarding concerns relating to the temporary closure and/or school reopening, e.g. ongoing bullying.

-As vulnerable children return the DSL ensures that adequate pastoral care is in place to support children and staff who require it.  Pastoral care to take place inside the bubble where possible  Handwashing and sanitiser to be used when moving between bubbles  1-2-1 work to be carried out outside were appropriate -The DSL ensures the relevant staff have the support in reintroducing children and staff who require pastoral care.

-All staff to have access to and feel comfortable using CPOMS. RCG to ask phase leaders to check with their teams. Further training to be arranged as a matter of priority if required.

-Staff and child bereavement is managed in line with the Bereavement Policy which will be developed.

-Staff to be made aware of what to do in the event of fire/evacuation or similar in the new set up. – follow signs on wall as before.

-TACs and PEP/LAC reviews to continue as they have in lockdown, remotely.

-All staff to be reminded of child disclosure processes so that staff can respond skilfully and not probe.

- Allocate registration codes to each child depending on feedback from families as to attending / non attending -DFE reporting forms completed daily by SLT/DSO. New attendance recording codes used as children return to school.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 22.5.20

SLT

22.5.20

RCG

22.5.20

RCG

22.5.20

RCG

22.5.20

RCG

01.06.20

RCG

22.05.20

SLT/Phase leaders RCG HT

8.6.20

RCG / SLT

08.06.20

RCG / SLT

08.06.20

Ongoing 8.6.20

19

RAG

- Daily calls to remain in place chasing non attendees when we have not had a response from the families.

-RCG to find out what codes are to be used for registers once classes are in bubbles

RCG

ongoing

RCG

10.06.20

20

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Responding to a suspected case

-Consider creating a flow chart with a sequence of steps to action for a suspected case of coronavirus.

-In the event of a child/adult developing suspected coronavirus symptoms whilst at school, they will be isolated in the Oak Room (Medical Room) until they are collected as soon as possible and isolate at home in line with the NHS guidance.

-Whilst waiting for the child to be collected they will be isolated from others in the Oak Room / Medical room.

-Consider opening windows for ventilation where practical and feasible.

-The staff member responsible for the child during this time should be a staff member from who has been teaching that group of children whenever possible. The adult will wear PPE and sit in the doorway whilst maintaining social distancing.

-The area will be thoroughly cleaned, immediately and then deep cleaned at the end of the day. Then left for 72 hours when possible.

-The person responsible for cleaning the area should wear appropriate PPE. - In the event of a staff member developing suspected coronavirus symptoms whilst working at school, they should return home immediately and isolate at home in line with the NHS guidance.

-Children and staff who show symptoms of Covid-19 should remain at home and have a Coronavirus test. They should not return until a negative test result is received or NHS guidance has been followed.

Risk level HIGH

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT SLT

8.6.20 8.6.20

Teaching teams SLT SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

8.6.20 8.6.20

21

RAG

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Buildings

-Premises are safe and are in good condition and working order for return of children and staff.

-Invite Stockport’s Health and Safety team (Danny Brazil) into school to conduct a Covid-19 focused review.

-Spaces to be identified around school that could possibly house enough Learning Bubbles of 15 children if governmental plans continues to be that all children are to return to school 4 weeks before the summer break and risk assessment reviews evidence that this is safe.

-Checks to all exterior windows, doors, locks, and other access points to ascertain security and integrity, including any signs of water ingress.

-Identify any signs of unauthorised access, arson, vandalism or anti-social behaviour on the premises.

Risk level HIGH

-Checks to all areas of the school grounds, including car parks and walkways, for any potential hazards.

-Checks to all trees and shrubbery to ensure they do not pose a risk, e.g. there are no broken or overhanging branches.

-Checks to all security systems for integrity and that they are in working order.

-The School’s business Manager ensures that the insurer’s risk mitigation requirements are enacted and observed.

-All key holder information is updated in accordance with the insurer’s instructions, where required.

-Checks for any signs of pests, and any damage or loss of supplies as a result of pest activity. Check for wasps nests.

-External signage is visible to show that access to the school premises is restricted.

-create one way systems around the school building, grounds and pathways to limit contact if not completely mitigate it. Identify possible routes that children can use that do not cross other bubbles.

-The headteacher ensures the school reopens only when it is safe and advisable to do so, in line with local and national advice.

-The headteacher identifies which areas of the school may be used for school activity and communicates this to staff and children accordingly.

- Areas of the premises which remain closed are adequately secured and clearly identifiable.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 10.6.20

SLT

22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

Gardeners

14.5.20

Alarm company SBM

15.5.20

Admin team Site Team

22.5.20

22.5.20

22.5.20

KJ/working 22.5.20 party SLT 22.5.20

HT

8.6.20

HT

8.6.20

Site Team

22.5.20

22

RAG

Gas supply, systems and equipment have been check and are safe.

Electrical supply, systems and equipment have been checked and are safe.

Heating and Ventilation

Fire safety and evacuation routes

Water storage, drainage systems and sanitary appliances

-Arrangement for any changes to the premises to be made to account for social distancing measures.

-A suitably qualified technician checks the gas mains supply and any gas systems for integrity, leaks and safety. (part of annual checks) -A suitably trained technician checks that all gas detection systems, including carbon monoxide detectors, are in working order.

-Check that all mandatory inspections of gas equipment are up-to-date, and arranges any required inspections as soon as possible.

-A suitably qualified technician checks the electrical mains supply and any electrical systems for integrity and safety. (part of annual checks) -A suitably trained technician checks that the main and emergency lights are in working order. (part of annual checks) -The relevant staff perform visual checks on all electrical equipment, e.g. computers and plug sockets. (annual checks) -Checks are made to ensure that any mandatory inspections of electrical equipment are up-to-date and arranges any required inspections as soon as possible. (annual checks) -The relevant staff adjust any thermostats to heat internal spaces and water, ensuring a suitable stable temperature is reached before the school reopens.

-Check that all ventilation systems, including fume extraction systems, are in working order and that there are no blockages present in external or internal vents. (programmed checks) -A suitably trained individual checks that all fire detection, alarm systems, fire extinguishers and sprinklers are in working order. (programmed checks) -A suitably trained individual checks all hot and cold water systems, including air conditioning units, for legionella or other harmful build-ups.

-All water systems are thoroughly flushed, e.g. toilets and taps, and the site manager commissions a water treatment specialist to chlorinate water systems where required.

SLT

22.5.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site Team

15.5.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

8.6.20

Site team

15.5.20

Site Team

1.5.20

Site Team

22.5.20

23

Area of risk

Considerations

Actions

Policies

-Staff are aware of relevant policies so there is shared understanding of legislation, and procedures are in place and are followed consistently by all stakeholders.

-All pupils and staff are aware of all relevant policies and procedures including, but not limited to, the following: - Health and Safety Policy - Infection Control Policy - First Aid Policy All staff have regard to all relevant guidance and legislation including, but not limited to, the following: -Reporting of Injuries, Diseases and Dangerous Occurrences Regulations (RIDDOR) 2013 -The Health Protection (Notification) Regulations 2010 -Public Health England (PHE) (2017) ‘Health protection in schools and other childcare facilities’ -DfE and PHE (2020) ‘COVID-19: guidance for educational settings’

Risk level HIGH

-The relevant staff receive any necessary training that helps ensure there is a happy and safe school environment. Meetings on 8&9.6.20 then virtual training -All staff are made aware of any infection control procedures and social distancing arrangements for when the school reopens via email and team meetings.

-All children and parents are made aware of any infection control procedures and social distancing arrangements for when the school reopens via letter.

-The School’s Business Manager conducts a review of all supplier arrangements to ensure they are appropriate for the school reopening to more pupils.

Who will action?

SLT

Date to be completed 8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

24

RAG

Area of risk

Considerations

Communication Clear communication to ensure that all stakeholders are fully Risk level informed with clear information.

HIGH

Actions

Who will Action?

Date to be completed

-The HT liaises with the LA/ELT about reopening the school and includes any local guidance into the reopening action plan, where required.

-The school’s website is kept up-to-date with any information regarding reopening, e.g. dates and local arrangements.

-Parents are informed via letter about the relevant information regarding reopening the school, including any pick-up and drop-off arrangements.

Parent friendly leaflet created and shared.

-Staff are informed via email about the relevant information regarding reopening, including any changes to the workday, e.g. staggered lunchtimes and social distancing.

-Staff are informed of who they can turn to for support and there are several avenues they can follow, e.g. phase leader, other senior staff or colleagues.

-All staff and children are made aware of the symptoms of coronavirus, what to do if they display symptoms, and if others display symptoms.

-The HT & CoG liaises with the governing board about possible arrangements for reopening the school, where necessary.

-Children are informed about the relevant information regarding reopening, e.g. social distancing measures and how lessons will be delivered via HT video & induction training.

-The SBM communicates with suppliers regarding reopening the school and reinstating or suspending the supply of any required goods.

-The HT informs staff and the governing board about the arrangements for meetings that would ordinarily take place in person, e.g. interviews, and how these will be carried out in line with social distancing guidance when the school reopens.

-A rota of regular phone calls will be made to families of children who have not yet returned to school to assess welfare and wellbeing and to help with home learning. Vulnerable children will be contacted weekly.

SLT

8.6.20

SLT / admin

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SLT

8.6.20

SBM/Admin 8.6.20 SLT

8.6.20

STL/phase leaders/ teachers

22.5.20

25

RAG

26