Health and Safety Risk Assessment Employees · Health and Safety Risk Assessment Establishment: Bishop Heber High School Risk Assessment for: COVID 19 in educational setting Carried

Establishment: Bishop Heber High School Risk Assessment for: COVID 19 in educational setting Carried out by: Maura Nesbitt, Business Manager Date: 5/6/20 Any previous assessment for this activity carried out: No Approved by Governors 8/6/20

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Risk Action Update/ Comments

COVID-19

H All employees

Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Minimising contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend childcare settings, schools or colleges. Cleaning hands more often than usual - wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with running water and soap and dry them thoroughly or use alcohol hand rub or sanitiser ensuring that all parts of the hands are covered. Ensuring good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach. Ensure a good supply of tissues are available. Cleaning frequently touched surfaces often using standard products, such as detergents and bleach. Minimising contact and mixing by altering, as much as possible, the environment (such as classroom layout) and timetables (such as staggered break times). Maintain social distancing 2 metres where practical. A designated table in the classrooms will be supplied with yellow boxes or labelled boxes that will have hand sanitizer and tissues. Cleaning (disinfectant) spray and paper towels will also be available in each room that is being used for teaching. Cleaning frequently touched surfaces often using standard products, such as detergents and bleach. Cleaners will ensure classrooms are fully cleaned at the end of each day. Timetable reviewed accordingly to accommodate small groups.

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PPE is only needed in a very small number of cases for further information please read the latest government advice on PPE here. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

Bishop Heber High School Health and Safety Risk Assessment

Employees

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
















SLT agreed on which sessions or activities will be delivered safely and in which areas of the school (school within a school). Activities outdoors is possible. No assemblies planned. Break times and lunch times to be staggered and staff on duty to supervise social distancing and enhanced hygiene. Minimising contact with the classroom layout and timetables. Only designated areas will be used e.g. Science Centre for Year 12. Separate area of the school will be used for child care provision (e.g. Language block) and Year 10 will be on a published rota. Maintain social distancing 2 metres where practical. All classrooms will be adapted to ensure 2m distancing rule are adhered to. Maximum 15 students in a class but less if the area dictates. (more also e.g. may use sports hall for 30 - 50+) Teacher's desk to be zoned off with hazard tape.

COVID-19

H All employees


When a student or staff member develops symptoms compatible with coronavirus, they should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 7 days. Their fellow household members should self-isolate for 14 days. All staff and students who are attending an education or childcare setting will have access to a test if they display symptoms of coronavirus, and are encouraged to get tested in this scenario. Where the child, young person or staff member tests negative, they can return to their setting and the fellow household members can end their self-isolation. Where the student or staff member tests positive, the rest of their class or group within their bubble will be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days. The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms. As part of the national test and trace programme, if other cases are detected within the cohort or in the wider setting, Public Health England’s local health protection teams will conduct a rapid investigation and will advise schools and other settings on the most appropriate action to take.

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In some cases a larger number of other children, young people may be asked to self-isolate at home as a precautionary measure – perhaps the whole class, site or year group. Where settings are observing guidance on infection prevention and control, which will reduce risk of transmission, closure of the whole setting will not generally be necessary. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-for-coronavirus/nhs-test-and-trace-if-youve-been-in-contact-with-a-person-who-has-coronavirus/ Staff to be advised with regards to work wear. Ties will not be required. Refer to staff dress code. Staff to be advised to wash their work clothes daily after they have been in school. Lanyards can be attached to waistbands and plastic badges wiped down. Clip on badges to be supplied.

COVID-19

H All employees


Regular communication of mental health information and open door policy for those who need additional support. Induction for new staff joining Impact on mental health - options made available to support e.g. staff welfare support, occupational health referral and signposting information and support (email to all staff by Mrs J Clegg, Personnel Officer 26/5/20) Reporting systems for monitoring and responding to staff absence - line management and 1-2-1 meetings. Refer to Mrs J Clegg , Personnel Officer and Mrs M Nesbitt, Business Manager Include appropriate ongoing adjustments to application of sickness absence policies to reflect Covid-19 related absences/issues. Refer to School's HR Consideration given to handling cases of staff subject to any ongoing/pre-existing processes under sickness absence, capability or disciplinary policies. Refer to School's HR

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COVID-19

H Clinically extremely vulnerable employees


Clinically extremely vulnerable individuals are advised not to work outside the home. Staff survey completed 08.06.2020

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COVID-19

H Staff living with extremely clinically vulnerable


Staff who are living with someone who has been classed as clinically extremely vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions have been advised to shield. We do not expect these staff to be attending school and they should continue to be supported at home as much as possible. Those staff will be asked to provide a letter from the NHS, GP or Department of Health and Social Care which will be retained in their personnel file Staff survey completed 08.06.2020

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19/guidance-on-shielding-and-protecting-extremely-vulnerable-persons-from-covid-19






























COVID-19

H Clinically vulnerable


If clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable) individuals who cannot work from home, should be offered the safest available on-site roles, staying 2 metres away from others wherever possible, although the individual may choose to take on a role that does not allow for this distance if they prefer to do so. If they have to spend time within 2 metres of other people, settings must carefully assess and discuss with them whether this involves an acceptable level of risk. Staff survey completed 08.06.2020

M Clinically vulnerable people are those who either pregnant or who have underlying health conditions which would increase their risk from COVID-19. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/1999/3242/regulation/16/made

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Copies passed to: All staff, School Governors and available to view on school website.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing/staying-alert-and-safe-social-distancing








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Persons at Risk

How could people be harmed



COVID-19

H All students Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Minimising contact with individuals who are unwell by ensuring that those who have coronavirus symptoms, or who have someone in their household who does, do not attend childcare settings or schools Refer to Government advice and guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/covid-19-stay-at-home-guidance/stay-at-home-guidance-for-households-with-possible-coronavirus-covid-19-infection Cleaning hands more often than usual - wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds with running water and soap and dry them thoroughly or use alcohol hand rub or sanitiser ensuring that all parts of the hands are covered. Signage will be displayed around the school promoting hand washing. Hand driers will be disconnected and replaced with paper towels. Hand sanitizers will be placed around the school and will be available in all classroom where students are being taught. There will be a yellow box of tissues, hand sanitizer and cleaning products in classrooms.

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings#personal-protective-equipment-ppe-including-face-coverings-and-face-masks


Students

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Ensuring good respiratory hygiene by promoting the ‘catch it, bin it, kill it’ approach. Ensure a good supply of tissues is available. Tissues will be available in all classrooms. Cleaning frequently touched surfaces more often using standard products, such as detergents and bleach*. Additional cleaners have been employed to support our current cleaning provision. Cleaners will be on site during the school day and rooms cleaned after use at the end of the school day. Portable fogging machines will be in use at the end of June. Cleaners will also clean handrails etc. throughout the day. Minimising contact and mixing by altering, as much as possible, the environment (such as classroom layout) and timetables (such as staggered break times). Classrooms have been set out to ensure 2m social distancing. Hazard tape leaving 2m distance around the teacher's desk. External areas for break and lunchtimes will be identified for Year 10, 12 and childcare provision. 2m markers on external courtyards. Staggered break and lunchtimes will be in the timetable Reduce transmission risk by ensuring children, young people and staff where possible, only mix in a small, consistent group and that small groups stays away from other people and groups. Students will be taught in bubbles which will be determined in part by their location. Bubbles will not mix during the school day. Students will remain in one classroom and teachers will move between the groups. Maintain social distancing 2 metres where practical. Markers and stickers placed in corridors. Banners placed around the school and signage on walls to remind staff and students. Handling potential cases of the virus as per the advice. When a student or staff member develops symptoms compatible with coronavirus, they will be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 7 days. Their fellow household members should self-isolate for 14 days. All staff and students who are attending an education or childcare setting will have access to a test if they display symptoms of coronavirus, and are encouraged to get tested in this scenario. Where the child, young person or staff member tests negative, they can return to their setting and the fellow household members can end their self-isolation. Where the child, young person or staff member tests positive, the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days.

The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms. Where the child, young person or staff member tests positive, the rest of their class or group within their childcare or education setting should be sent home and advised to self-isolate for 14 days. The other household members of that wider class or group do not need to self-isolate unless the child, young person or staff member they live with in that group subsequently develops symptoms. As part of the national test and trace programme, if other cases are detected within the cohort or in the wider setting, Public Health England’s local health protection teams will conduct a rapid investigation and will advise schools and other settings on the most appropriate action to take. In some cases a larger number of other children, young people may be asked to self-isolate at home as a precautionary measure – perhaps the whole class, site or year group. Where settings are observing guidance on infection prevention and control, which will reduce risk of transmission, closure of the whole setting will not generally be necessary. https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-for-coronavirus/nhs-test-and-trace-if-youve-been-in-contact-with-a-person-who-has-coronavirus Organise classrooms and other learning environments such as workshops and science labs for those groups, maintaining space between seats and desks where possible. Classrooms have been set out with 2m distancing. Hazard tape on the floor will mark out the teacher's area Refresh the timetable: New timetables for Year 10 and 12 issued Decide which sessions or activities will be delivered. A-level options for Year 12 and English, Maths and Science for Year 10 (in the first instance) Consider which lessons or classroom activities could take place outdoors. Break and lunchtime outdoors. . Year 10 and Year 12 will be given designated areas outside for break and lunchtime. Canteen is closed. All to bring in packed lunches

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/testing-for-coronavirus/nhs-test-and-trace-if-youve-been-in-contact-with-a-person-who-has-coronavirus



Use the timetable and selection of classroom or other learning environment to reduce movement around the school or building. Science Centre for Year 12, Language College for childcare provision and designated classrooms for Year 10. New one way system to be implemented Stagger assembly groups - no school assemblies. Students have been given staggered arrival times Stagger break times (including lunch), so that all children are not moving around the school at the same time and separate areas externally. All to bring in packed lunch which will be eaten either in the classroom or in the designated area outside Stagger drop-off and collection times For secondary schools consider how best to supplement remote education with some face to face support for students. CPD for staff on Teams to support further remote learning w/c 1st June Plan parents’ drop-off and pick-up protocols that minimise adult to adult contact. Letter sent parents and liaising with CWaC Transport for school buses Keep small groups of children together throughout the day and avoid larger groups of children mixing. Classes of no more than 15. Ensuring sports equipment is appropriately cleaned between groups of children using it, and that multiple groups do not use it simultaneously. Remove unnecessary items from classrooms and other learning environments. Remove soft furnishings that are hard to clean (such as those with intricate parts)- SCR furniture out of bounds and replaced with plastic chairs Reduce any unnecessary travel on coaches, buses or public transport where possible. Parents informed of transport arrangements and safer travel if they come in by school bus. Re-opening of Secondary Schools from 15.06.2020. Continue to deliver remote education as the predominant form of education delivery for year groups 10 and 12. Continue to use best endeavours to support all other pupils remaining at home, making use of the available remote education support. Only a quarter of the year 10 and year 12 cohort (for schools with sixth forms) in school at any one time.

Keep pupils in small groups for face-face support and keep those groups as consistent as possible whilst at school, (e.g. for arrival, lunchtime, breaks and departure). Altering the School environment Change classroom layout so desks are further apart or divide groups into different classrooms. - Classrooms set out with 2m distancing, teacher's desk area with 2m exclusion area with hazard tape No pupils should be on the school grounds unless agreed contact time. Only Year 10, Year 12 and childcare provision to be in school Minimising contact and mixing Practise social distancing - keeping pupils 2 metres apart from each other where possible. Classes (bubbles) to be kept separate from each other on transport and in school Keep mixing between groups to a minimum. Where mixing is unavoidable keep groups smaller than normal. No more than half class sizes to ensure sufficient distancing. 15 students maximum in each class Use alternative larger space for larger groups where possible to maintain social distancing and reduce mixing. Each classroom has been measured and planned for the number of students to ensure 2m distancing Stagger start and end times during transportation. Students to be escorted to their buses by the teacher at the end of the school day. Advise pupils and parents to minimise use of public transport where possible (letter sent 01.6.2020). Only a few students travel on public transport (A41). Others will either walk, be brought in by car or school bus. Advice given to those travelling on buses. (letter sent 01.06.2020 Advise pupils on reducing social mixing outside of school. Staff to ensure students are made aware of the need for social distancing. Classrooms will be kitted out with yellow boxes that will have supplies of hand sanitizer and tissues. Cleaning spray and paper towels in each room that is being used for teaching. Cleaning frequently touched surfaces often using standard products, such as detergents and bleach. Cleaners will ensure classrooms are fully cleaned at the end of each day.

Timetable reviewed accordingly to accommodate small groups. SLT agreed on which lessons or activities will be delivered safely and in which areas of the school (school within a school). Activities outdoors is possible. No assemblies planned. Break times and lunch times to be staggered and staff on duty. Minimising contact with the classroom layout and timetables. Only designated areas will be used e.g. Science Centre for Year 12. Separate areas of the school will be used for CW children and Year 10. Maintain social distancing 2 metres where practical. All classrooms will be adapted to ensure 2m distancing rule are adhered to. Maximum 15 students in a class but less if the area dictates. No students will be allowed on the school grounds unless for agreed contact time or attendance as above. Expected numbers in school are:Wk1 – 21%, Wk2 – 22%, Wk3 – 26%, Wk4 – 27%., Wk7 – 27%

COVID-19

H Clinically extremely vulnerable students


Children and young people (0 to 18 years of age) who have been classed as clinically extremely vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions have been advised to shield. We do not expect these children to be attending school and they should continue to be supported at home as much as possible.

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COVID-19

H Students living with extremely clinically vulnerable


Students who have been classed as living with a family member who is clinically extremely vulnerable due to pre-existing medical conditions have been advised to shield. We do not expect these students to be attending school and they should continue to be supported at home as much as possible.

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COVID-19

H Clinically vulnerable


Clinically vulnerable (but not clinically extremely vulnerable) people are those considered to be at a higher risk of severe illness from coronavirus.

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A small minority of children will fall into this category, and parents should follow medical advice if their child is in this category. Parents informed by letter that the school does not expect children in those categories to attend. Refresh the timetable: New timetable for Year 10 and Year 12. KS3 childcare provision students to continue with their lessons as in previous weeks. Decide which lessons or activities will be delivered. English, Maths and Science for Year 10. Sixth form subjects for Year 12 Consider which lessons or classroom activities could take place outdoors. All indoor apart form ECC session/s. Use the timetable and selection of classroom or other learning environment to reduce movement around the school or building. Science Centre, Language College and larger classroom for Year 10 (tbc) Staggered break times (including lunch), so that all students are not moving around the school at the same time. Staggered drop-off and collection times. Continue to supplement remote education with some face to face support for students for Year 10/12 . Parents to be advised by letter on drop-off and pick-up protocols that minimise adult to adult contact. Re-opening of Secondary Schools from 15.06.2020. As well as the measures above (All non-employees), secondary schools should ensure that only a quarter of pupils in year 10 and year 12 are in school at any one time, including vulnerable children and children of critical workers in those year groups who are still encouraged to attend full-time. This is in addition to vulnerable pupils and children of critical workers who might be in full-time attendance from other year groups. Schools have flexibility to determine how best to provide full-time provision for vulnerable children and children of critical workers in year 10 and year 12, alongside the support for others in those year groups. Vulnerable children and children of key workers in other year groups will be accommodated as they currently are. Individual risk assessments and information provided to staff for students with a Education Health Care Plan (EHCPs)

COVID-19

All students Emotional and student well being

Effects of lockdown on student mental health. Regular communication has been made to the vulnerable students and those on EHCP. Form Tutors have all made phone calls home to students and any mental health or anxiety issues have been communicated to Mrs Willis (SENDCo) Ms Mort (DSL) and Ms Vaughan (DDSL) and Mrs Abbotson (DDoS). Any student who is struggling has been offered support and also attended school. Year Leaders have also made additional calls to parents where necessary. Signposting students to relevant organisations e.g. https://www.nspcc.org.uk/keeping-children-safe/coronavirus-advice-suppport-children-families-parents/ . Welfare checks as part of PSHCE calls home. For vulnerable there is a regular contact calling system with student' names and dates that they have been contacted and any follow up action required.

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COVID-19

All students Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Wearing a face covering or face mask in schools or other education settings is not recommended. Face coverings may be beneficial for short periods indoors where there is a risk of close social contact with people you do not usually meet and where social distancing and other measures cannot be maintained, for example on public transport or in some shops. This does not apply to schools or other education settings. Schools and other education or childcare settings should therefore not require staff, children and learners to wear face coverings. Changing habits, cleaning and hygiene are effective measures in controlling the spread of the virus. Face coverings (or any form of medical mask unless instructed to be used for specific clinical reasons) should not be worn in any circumstance by those who may not be able to handle them as directed (for example, young children, or those with special educational needs or disabilities) as it may inadvertently increase the risk of transmission https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings/coronavirus-covid-19-implementing-protective-measures-in-education-and-childcare-settings

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COVID-19

All students travelling to and from School


CWaC Transport have issued guidance to parents regarding travelling to school by bus. Government advice is that where possible, parents and carers are encouraged to take children to school by walking or cycling, or alternatively by private car, rather than using public transport. If parents wish to make their own travel arrangements and their child is eligible to receive travel assistance from the Council then they may be able to provide funds to support your travel expenses. Guidance when travelling on the school bus is:- • keep a 2 metre distance from people outside of your own household • avoid physical contact with others • face away from other people when using public transport • keep the time spent near others as short as possible when using public transport • minimise the number of surfaces you touch • wash your/your child’s hands immediately before boarding transport for at least 20 seconds. • immediately upon finishing your journey, we recommend hand washing for at least 20 seconds or that you sanitise your hands as soon as possible. • Parents to ensure their child does not attend school/ use school transport if they display any of the symptoms of Coronavirus - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/. If your child develops symptoms at school, parents will need to make arrangements for their child to be collected. • Parents to ensure their child is aware that transport arrangements as they may not replicate what was provided previously. Students may be allocated a seat on vehicles with reduced capacity. In addition, if regular transport staff are unavailable e.g. due to displaying symptoms, an alternative Driver or Passenger Assistant may transport your child (please note that ALL Drivers and Passenger Assistants are subject to an enhanced DBS check). • A ‘Passenger Agreement’ will be shared with all parent/ carers in relation to the expected behaviours (appropriate to their child’s needs) to make safe travel work. For example, this will include pupils socially distancing at bus stops, and continuing to board, respecting social distance rules for the safety of all. Where pupils do not adhere to that agreement, you may be contacted to collect your child to ensure the safety of remaining pupils.

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For mainstream home to school contracts, unavailable seats will be taped off and pupils will board from the back of the bus at first pick up to the front of the bus at last pick up. Students will need to travel in the seat available, and it is important that they are aware that they will be unable to travel sitting next to friends as may usually be the case. All students must ensure that their bags are stowed at their feet, not on seats. CWaC are asking transport providers to follow the government guidance where they can. This guidance includes actions such as regular and thorough cleaning of vehicles. CWaC is also providing local, detailed guidance to our transport providers to support them in putting in place the appropriate health and safety measures. Government guidance does require the use of face coverings for transport staff, although some staff may choose to wear a face covering. If a student becomes unwell, they will not be allowed to travel home on the bus and parents will be expected to collect them from school. Transport will only be provided in extremely exceptional cases where you can sufficiently demonstrate why a parent is unable to collect them. Parents to be advised that if their child or a member of their household displays any of the following symptoms you should not leave the house. This is in line with Government and NHS advice: •a high temperature •a new, continuous cough •a loss of, or change to, your sense of smell or taste Check if you have Coronavirus symptoms https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/check-if-you-have-coronavirus-symptoms/ Parents to be advised that it is essential that students do not travel if they have any of these symptoms. If the transport operator is aware of a symptom prior to travel, transport will be declined.

COVID-19

All visitors and contractor


Communicate early with our contractors and suppliers that will need to prepare to support our plans for opening. Deliverers to be non-contact.

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Delivery entrance will have a contact number to call a member of the site team. Delivery staff not allowed in the school building where possible. Cleaning staff have been made aware of additional work that is required. Extra cleaners employed to be in school throughout the day. Catering staff redeployed to the cleaning team. Catering manager has been redeployed to manage the cleaning staff. Encouraging visits via remote connection/working where this is an option. Where possible, visitors will not be allowed in school. Meetings/visitors will be discouraged to reduce the number of people coming in to the school building Where site visits are required, site guidance on social distancing and hygiene should be explained to visitors on or before arrival. Signage and banners will be displayed. Hand sanitizer in Reception. Limiting the number of visitors at any one time. Visitors to be discouraged. Limiting visitor times to a specific time window and restricting access to required visitors only. Determining if schedules for essential services and contractor visits can be revised to reduce interaction and overlap between people, for example, carrying out services at night. Site Manager to be advised that non-essential services are carried out during the summer break. Essential services will, where possible, be in school after 3:30 p.m. or at the weekend. Maintaining a record of all visitors. Visitors sign in with the Inventory system Revising visitor arrangements to ensure social distancing and hygiene. Visitors will use the Inventory signing i system which will be cleaned frequently. Providing clear guidance on social distancing and hygiene to people on arrival. Signage and banners will be displayed in reception. 2 m stickers on floors. Visitors and contractors informed by phone or by email. Establishing host responsibilities relating to COVID-19 and providing any necessary training for people who act as hosts for visitors. No meetings will be hosted in school for the foreseeable future Reviewing entry and exit routes for visitors and contractors to minimise contact with other people. One way system in in place

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Failure to communicate the schools plans resulting in transmission of COVID 19 infection

H Parents Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Inform parents that if their child needs to be accompanied to the education or childcare setting, only one parent should attend. Letters to be sent to Year 10 and Year 12 regarding arrival times and transport. Inform parents and students of their allocated drop off and collection times and the process for doing so, including protocols for minimising adult to adult contact. Letter sent to students and parent informing them of their route through school to their designated class/area for the day. Advise parents that they cannot wait at entrance gates or in Reception, or enter the site (unless they have a pre-arranged appointment, which should be conducted safely) Engage parents in education resources such as e-bug and PHE schools resources where possible. Ensure parents and students are aware of recommendations on transport to and from education or childcare setting. Refer parents to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): safer travel guidance for passengers. School transport to be arranged by area and students to remind where possible in the bus / class bubble / pod for the day. https://extranet.dft.gov.uk/safer-transport-campaign/schools/ Re-opening of Secondary Schools from 15.06.2020. Information issued by CWaC sent out regarding transport.

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School Local Arrangements Information and Communication


H Students Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Engage children in education resources such as e-bug (emailed to all students) and PHE schools resources. Posters and lesson plans on general hand hygiene can be found on the ebug website. Re-opening of Secondary Schools from 15.06.2020. Advise pupils and parents to minimise use of public transport where possible. Email sent to parents on 1st June with information in travelling to school by bus Advise pupils on reducing social mixing outside of school.

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H All staff Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

Talk to staff about the plans (for example, safety measures, timetable changes and staggered arrival and departure times), including discussing whether training would be helpful e.g. weekly SLT 1-2-1s / weekly staff briefings / weekly SLT Meetings / Weekly Subject Meetings / Monthly MLMs started in May. Site and IT weekly 1-2-1 meetings.

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H Contractors and visitors


We have communicated with contractors and suppliers to prepare to support the School's plans for opening Visitors and meetings with external agencies to be discouraged. We will encouraging visits via remote connection/working where this is an option. Where site visits are required, site guidance on social distancing and hygiene will be explained to visitors on or before arrival. Limiting the number of visitors at any one time and inform staff that visitors are discouraged. Limiting visitor times to a specific time window and restricting access to required visitors only. Site Manager to schedules essential services and contractor visits to reduce interaction and overlap between people Maintaining a record of all visitors via Inventory system. Revising visitor arrangements to ensure social distancing and hygiene.

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Clear guidance on social distancing and hygiene will be provided to people on arrival by means of signage, banners, and floor stickers. Information also given prior to their visit by phone or by email. No external training will be hosted on school premises Site Manager reviewing entry and exit routes for visitors and contractors to minimise contact with other people.

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Establishment: Bishop Heber High School Risk Assessment for: COVID 19 in educational setting Carried out by: Maura Nesbitt, Business Manager Date: 05/6/20 Any previous assessment for this activity carried out: NO Approved by Governors 8/6/20

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Persons at Risk How could people be harmed



Transmission of Coronavirus whilst staff and pupils are in school. COVID-19

H Employees - Teaching Staff, Catering Staff, Caretakers, Cleaners, Site Maintenance Staff, Agency Staff, Peripatetic teachers


Full deep clean of the whole school followed by "fogging" on Saturday, 6th June 2020. Communication to staff, parents and students about the expectations in and around school. Social distancing rules adhered to. Banners, signage and floor stickers in place. Soap and hot water in every toilet. Paper towels in toilets. Hand driers turned off. Hand sanitiser stations outside classrooms and at entrances for students and staff, and any other person coming in to the school to use. Stations regularly replenished. All asked to hand wash for 20 seconds. Employees to be reminded on a regular basis to wash their hands for 20 seconds with water and soap and the importance of proper drying with disposable towels. Also reminded to catch coughs and sneezes in tissues – Follow Catch it, Bin it, Kill it and to avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands. Tissues will be made available throughout the workplace. Contents tick sheet in each box/classroom. Encourage staff to report any problems and carry out skin checks as part of a skin surveillance programme on their hand as higher risk of skin problems with increased use of hand sanitizers

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School Local Arrangements

https://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/professional/health-surveillance.htm To help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) reminding everyone of the public health advice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19


H Children and Young People


Communication to parents and students about the expectations in and around school. Social distancing rules adhered to. Banners, signage and floor stickers in place. Soap and hot water in every toilet. Paper towels in toilets. Hand driers turned off. The location of hand sanitiser stations outside classrooms and at entrances for students and staff, and any other person coming in to the school to use. Stations regularly checked and replenished. Students regularly reminded to catch coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow. Follow Catch it, Bin it, Kill it and to avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands. Tissues will be made available throughout the school. Students to be reminded on a regular basis to wash their hands for 20 seconds with water and soap and the importance of proper drying with disposable towels. Encourage students to report any problems to parents/carers and recommend they carry out skin checks as part of a skin surveillance programme on their hands as higher risk of skin problems with increased use of hand sanitizers https://www.hse.gov.uk/skin/professional/health-surveillance.htm To help reduce the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) reminding everyone of the public health advice - https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19

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https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19/guidance-to-educational-settings-about-covid-19




H Visitors e.g. school governors, suppliers


Visitors discouraged to reduce the number of people on the school premises. No meetings in school where possible. Hand sanitizers in all entrance points. 2m distancing in place. Signage in the school entrances / reception

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H Contractors


Contractors only in school where safe distancing can be in adhered to. Non-contact deliveries only accepted. Hand sanitizers in all entrance points. 2m distancing in place.

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Drop off and collection of pupils

H Staff, parents and students


Site and duty staff to direct cars, buses, cyclists and pedestrians. Students only to alight when it is safe to do so and to leave the bus at intervals following 2m social distancing. Students to be advised which entry point they are to use nearest to their classroom. Students travelling by school bus to be given additional guidance on social distancing to and from school. School contracts to be reviewed with CWaC Transport to ensure safe numbers on each bus. Information sent to families regarding CWaC operated contracts (see Transport tab) Students to wear a face covering on all CWaC operated bus contracts.

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Staff and pupils in classrooms

H Staff and students


Staff and students to adhere to social distancing when entering and leaving the classroom. Lidded pedal bins in classrooms. All waste double bagged. Each member of staff will have their own tissues, sanitizer and moisturiser. Classrooms marked out for each desk with 2 metre distance. Zoned area around the teacher's desk. Doors and windows kept open for maximum ventilation. No air conditioning used. Hand sanitizers in rooms. Tissues in rooms. Each classroom be provided with gloves and disinfectant spray in case a student coughs or sneezes on any equipment. Students to follow Catch it, Bin it, Kill it and to avoid touching face, eyes, nose or mouth with unclean hands. Students reminded during the school day to wash their hand for 20 seconds. Students are not to swap equipment and must use their own equipment.

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Moving about the school


2 metre markers placed around the school site, one way system. Banners and signage in place. One way system clearly marked. All areas cleaned regularly. Cleaning staff to confirm on a rota sheet. Doors kept open to avoid using handles. All areas, handrails, handles frequently cleaned and sanitized by the cleaners and site team (rota sheets in place to ensure all areas covered). Hand sanitizers to be placed around the school. Large pedal bins to be used for disposing of tissues and paper towels

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Lunch and Break times


Students to enter and exit classrooms at intervals with 2m distance at all times. External courtyards all marked out with 2m markers. Students and staff bring in packed lunch which will be eaten in the designated classroom or supervised outside with social distancing. Handwashing for 20 seconds before and after breaks/lunch.

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Staff Room


Soft seating is out of bounds. Plastic seats only. 2m distancing. Handwashing facilities/sanitizers available. Lidded bins for waste which will be double bagged when removed by cleaning and / or site team. Staffrooms cleaned after use.

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Office and Meeting Rooms


Staff on rota to ensure all are kept in a safe working distance. Hand sanitizers issued. Cleaning to be done each day after use. Cleaning staff to ensure meeting rooms are cleaned after use. Offices to have their own disinfectant spray and paper towel to clean down desks and equipment after use. Site Manager to be informed as and when rooms required for meetings. If Conference Room used, Reception to inform cleaners to clean when the meeting has finished.

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School Assembly Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

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Outdoor Lessons PE/Forest School


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Use of Sports and Play Equipment


None planned for Year 10 and 12. Any sports equipment used in school (on-site childcare) to be cleaned after use. Handwashing and sanitizing by students before and after their sessions

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Cleaning


Rigorous cleaning regime in place. All rooms cleaned before students return. Disinfectant Fogging completed 6/6/20. Increased number of cleaners to ensure rooms cleaned after use. Toilets cleaned regularly. Cleaning times to be recorded on a daily sheet by cleaning / site staff. All hard surfaces cleaned throughout the day.

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First Aid Provision Inhalation of contaminated droplets Touching contaminated surfaces (then touching mouth/nose etc)

New First Aid Room established PE1. ALL staff administering first aid will wear appropriate PPE. For medical care staff, and staff who may be exposed closely to a student. In addition, all doors will be propped open by wedges in order to reduce handle contact. Before putting on PPE: • Wash your hands • Ensure staff are well hydrated • Tie hair back • Remove jewellery • Check PPE in the correct size is available

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If a student has symptoms of coronavirus while in school and they will have direct personal care until they can return to their household. A fluid-resistant surgical face mask will be worn by the supervising adult if a distance of 2 metres cannot be maintained. If contact with the student is necessary, then disposable gloves, a disposable apron and a fluid-resistant surgical face mask will be worn by the supervising adult. If a risk assessment determines that there is a risk of splashing to the eyes, for example from coughing, spitting, or vomiting, then eye protection will also be worn. Cardiopulmonary resuscitation If staff are required to perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), you should conduct a dynamic risk assessment and adopt appropriate precautions for infection control. In adults, it is recommended that you do not perform rescue breaths or mouth-to-mouth ventilation; perform chest compressions only. Compression-only CPR may be as effective as combined ventilation and compression in the first few minutes after non-asphyxial arrest (cardiac arrest not due to lack of oxygen). Cardiac arrest in children is more likely to be caused by a respiratory problem (asphyxial arrest), therefore chest compressions alone are unlikely to be effective. If a decision is made to perform mouth-to-mouth ventilation in asphyxial arrest, use a resuscitation face shield where available. Should staff have to give mouth-to-mouth ventilation there are no additional actions to be taken other than to monitor yourself for symptoms of possible COVID-19 over the following 14 days. Should you develop such symptoms you should follow the advice on what to do on the NHS website. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-interim-guidance-for-first-responders/interim-guidance-for-first-responders-and-others-in-close-contact-with-symptomatic-people-with-potential-2019-ncov

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-interim-guidance-for-first-responders/interim-guidance-for-first-responders-and-others-in-close-contact-with-symptomatic-people-with-potential-2019-ncov





Catering


None planned. All FSM families have been informed and will have been sent e-vouchers and will be asked to bring in a packed lunch. Water bottles to be given to FSM students. These will be disposed after use and waste double bagged and removed safely by site team at the end of each day

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Deliveries and Waste Collection


Waste from possible cases and cleaning of areas where possible cases have been (including disposable cloths and tissues): Should be put in a plastic rubbish bag and tied when full. The plastic bag should then be placed in a second bin bag and tied. It will be put in a suitable and secure place and marked for storage until the individual’s test results are known. Waste should be stored safely and kept away from children. You should not put your waste in communal waste areas until negative test results are known or the waste has been stored for at least 72 hours. If the individual tests negative, this can be put in with the normal waste If the individual tests positive, then store it for at least 72 hours and put in with the normal waste. The School's waste removal company have been advised and are currently not separating their waste for recycling so there is no risk of infection to their staff. A separate large bin will be identified for any cleaning waste and the company have been informed. School cleaning staff advised

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Health and Safety Risk Assessment Employees · Health and Safety Risk Assessment Establishment: Bishop Heber High School Risk Assessment for: COVID 19 in educational setting Carried